Professional Development

INTRODUCTION TO DIAMOND GRADING WORKSHOP

Description

IMG - diamond grading workshop 636

The Diamond Grading Workshop introduces students to the procedures used to grade diamonds according to GIA's International Diamond Grading System™. Using round brilliant cut diamonds on the D-to-Z color scale, students apply their knowledge by assigning color estimation, clarity and determining face-up appearance: brightness, scintillation and fire. Students also receive hands-on practice separating natural diamond from common simulants.

Course outline:

  • Overview of the 4Cs
  • Carat weight & size
  • Tools and equipment (Gemcloth, tweezers)
  • Use of microscope and loupe
  • Clarity grading & clarity lab
  • Observing inclusions and blemishes
  • Determining clarity grade
  • Plotting
  • Face-up appearance
  • Estimating color range for D-to-Z diamond
  • Fluorescence
  • Diamond simulants identification
  • Laboratory-grown diamond characteristics and identification

What You Earn

  • Letter of Attendance