ROUGH DIAMOND COURSE – HRD ANTWERP DIAMOND COURSES
Location
Antwerp
Duration
2 weeks
Participants
Max. 12
Languages
French, English
Description
A 2- week course that learns you how to sort a pile of rough diamonds into different categories, according to various criteria such as size, colour, clarity and morphology.
Sawables and makeables will have no secrets anymore. The course focusses on practice with a sound theoretical background.
Additionally you will learn how to maximize the yield of a polished diamond starting from the rough and how the Sarin (Cut) can help you make the best decision. How to calculate rough diamond prices will be shared as well. After passing the practical test, you are ready for a career in the rough diamond industry.
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| Duration | 3 weeks (Antwerp), 3-4 weeks (worldwide) |
| Requirements | Min. 18 years No previous diamond experience is required |
| Number Of Attendants | Max 12 |
| Target Group | Rough diamond sorters, diamond manufacturers, traders, appraisers, jewellers. |
| Course Content | How to handle rough diamonds (weighing, counting, sieving, listing, store….) Exercise on quality – size – shape/models – colour –cleaving, sawing and polishing possibilities Diamond morphology Diamond geology and mining How to maximize the value of rough diamonds Rough-to-polished conversion processes, using different techniques with pro’s and con’s based on quality and size of rough diamonds Rough diamond planning : theory and practice Understand variables when using price lists Visit of a diamond polishing factory Final examinations |
| Course Hours | Daily from 8.45 am to 4.45 pm Lunch break from 12.30 pm till 1.30 pm. Morning and afternoon coffee breaks. |
| Examination | Practical exam (last day 9 AM – 12.30 PM) |
| Diploma | “HRD Antwerp Introduction to sorting and planning of rough diamonds” Certificate |
| Yours To Keep | Diamond course book Toolset |