Assessing Mounted Diamonds is a practical but focused three-day workshop that provides hands-on experience in using practical tools and techniques to assess and value mounted diamonds as well as the theoretical underpinning relating to diamonds and diamond grading. The Course also includes pre-workshop webinars, online learning resources and enrolment on to the De Beers Group Institute of Diamonds online Diamond Foundation Course.

Tutored by Dr Richard Taylor FIRV, an experienced international diamond and gemstone consultant and expert valuer, the course is presented as an unmissable opportunity to either learn diamond grading and valuation, or to refresh your expertise at the hands of a true expert.

The course is assessed via a short examination, which will take place on the final afternoon of the three-day workshop.

Benefits

So, what are the benefits of the Assessing Mounted Diamonds course?

• This short course will count as the diamond grading pre-requisite for valuers wishing to become members of the IRV;
• This is a practical course and will provide hands-on experience in using practical tools and techniques to assess and value mounted diamonds as well as the theoretical underpinning relating to diamonds and diamond grading;
• Most diamond grading courses focus on grading loose diamonds. However, in everyday life, diamonds often have to be assessed and graded when they are in a mount;
• Understanding the effect a mount has on the stone’s performance and colour is vital if you are going to assess it correctly and attribute the right value.
• The short course will be completed as a cohort, enabling learning and support from peers as well as from the tutor.

Course Structure

 This short course is made up of:

Pre-workshop Study

This will include study notes and resources covering some of the theory underpinning the practical workshop, in addition to live webinars with the tutor and the rest of the cohort.

Completion of the De Beers Group Institute of Diamonds, online Diamond Foundation Course

Eight informative modules expertly take students from the mine to the finger, including:

• Diamond Growth and Properties
• Journey to the Surface and Diamond Exploration
• Diamond Mining
• Rough Diamond Sorting, Pricing and Selling
• Diamond Cutting and Polishing
• Polished Diamonds – the 4cs
• Jewellery Design, Marketing and Selling
• Simulants, Synthetic Diamonds and Treatments

View Diamond Foundation Course

Attendance at the three-day practical workshop

This will focus on practical skills and techniques for assessing mounted diamonds including:

• Estimating the carat weight of various diamond shapes
• Assess inclusions and plot them accurately on a facet diagram
• Judging the GIA cut grade through assessing proportions, symmetry and polish
• Handling diamonds, simulants, man-made diamonds, treated diamonds and assess mounted diamonds using a 10x loupe and a gem microscope

An examination

This will take place on the final afternoon of the three-day workshop. Students will need to pass the examination in order to pass the course.

Entry Requirements

Designed for those who already work with and have at least a basic understanding of diamonds - no formal diamond grading experience is required.

Equipment Requirements

All participants will need to bring a good quality 10x loupe and a pair of diamond tweezers.

CZ Master Set

Participants will have the option to buy a CZ comparison set for the preferential rate of £80 + VAT.

They will be able to compare/calibrate this against the tutor’s set of GIA Master Diamonds at the three-day workshop

Booking

Fees

Non-member - £1,525+VAT

Member - £1,325+VAT

Additionally, the cost of the CZ set is £80 + VAT. This is a preferential price and is only available for course participants.

Available dates and locations

Register

For a booking form contact Lyn Oliver.

Via email: lyn.oliver@naj.co.uk

Phone:     0121 237 1145

Booking is subject to the following Terms and Conditions