The ISGJ School of Diamond is one of the few institutions to offer comprehensive training in rough diamond grading, evaluation and Identification. Our structured program uses a series of presentations and an emphasis on practical work to help students master the following concepts:
How to assess the quality of rough diamonds
How to sort and select quality rough diamonds
How to calculate and evaluate a rough diamond's potential yield
How to differentiate between natural diamond and it's many stimulants
How to buy and sell rough diamonds
Market study & analysis
Rough diamond, buying, planning, trading, manufacturing & business management
The purpose of this course is to provide the students with comprehensive knowledge of rough diamond grading, market study, manual planning & marking, sarin machine operating, galaxy qc, understanding of color and purity in rough.
The various techniques of how to determine the value of rough will be explained. The student will acquire profound orientation in planning and marking of rough diamonds.
Course Structure
Module 1
Introduction of diamond world
Diamond mines worldwide
Different mines
Properties of diamonds
Formation & mining techniques
Identification of rough diamonds from other stimulants
Manufacturing process from rough diamond to polished diamond
Diamond manufacturing factory visit
Internal & external features of diamond
Understanding of rough diamond planning and marking
Diamond rough identification, characteristics and crystallography (morphology)
Grading and sorting of diamonds from small size to solitaire
Rough diamond assortment & grading
Module 2
Sarine machine operating system
Color grading of rough diamond
Different types of colored diamonds
Fluorescence in rough diamonds and effect on valuation
Use of colorimeter
Multiple way planning
Planning to improve clarity & color grade
Planning & marking for fancy shape diamonds
Checking master stones
Tension/stress in a diamond
Module 3
Planning for cut, color and clarity
Yield estimation from rough to polished diamond
Recut planning & marking
Use of sarine, lexus and other machines
Important factors which effects planning
Primary market, secondary market and third tier - where to buy diamonds
Module 4
Unique system to estimate value of rough diamonds
Valuations of parcels and single stones
Tender stones process
Business regulation and ethics
Understanding market rules and how to trade
Understanding of rough sales cash and credit
Customs, import & export process
Tender knowledge
Develop a business plan and pipeline model
Practical examination
Diploma awarded
Graduation event
Level : Graduate
Duration: 12 Weeks
Eligibility : 10 Pass
Availability : Surat and Ahmedabad
CERTIFICATION : Certificate Program in Rough Diamond Graduate
