Rough Diamond Graduate
An Overview of what you will learn
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
Our well-equipped classroom and large collection of rough diamonds allows students to apply their new skills with the guidance of our experienced instructors.
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.
Program Fees
INR 88,500/-
Duration
12 weeks
Eligibility
10th Pass
Location
Surat and Ahmedabad
Certification
Certificate Program in Rough Diamond Graduate
Career Pathways from this program
Program 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
