
Overview
The HRD Antwerp ‘Certified Diamond Grader Diploma – Online Theory Module’ is a combination of two modules: online theory (two weeks) and on campus Diamond Grading Practical Course (eight days).
Study the critical quality and valuation factors of diamonds namely the 4Cs: Carat, Colour, Clarity and Cut, under the guidance of our internationally qualified and experienced instructors.
With the perfect balance between theoretical knowledge and practical sessions, you can attend these two modules separately.
Participants will earn the coveted ‘HRD Antwerp – Certified Diamond Grader’ Diploma if this course is combined with the Diamond Grading Practical Course
Student must successfully complete and pass the required examinations of both modules (online – 1st level and practice course – 2nd level) to earn the prestigious Certified Diamond Grader diploma, all within six months.
Course Details
Course Code: CDGOLE1502505
Diploma/Certificate: Certificate of Completion: HRD Antwerp Certified Diamond Grader - Online Theory
Language: English
Start Date: December 8, 2025
End Date: December 19, 2025
Mode of Study: Online Live
Course Hours: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Central European Time (CET)
Country: Belgium
Campus Address: Online
Deposit: In order to guarantee your place in the course, we ask you to pay the full amount of 650€ within 15 days after registration.
Important: Final price may vary according to local tax laws
For more information email us on education@hrdantwerp.com
Course Features
- Lecture 0
- Quiz 0
- Duration 10 days
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 10
- Certificate No
- Assessments Self
Curriculum
Requirements
- Min. age: 18 years
- No previous diamond experience is required
Features
- THEORY SESSIONS:
- Physical, Chemical and Optical Characteristics of diamonds
- Grading techniques
- Understand the 4Cs of a diamond
- Colour Grading methodology
- Fluorescence Grading methodology
- Clarity Grading Methodology
- Cut Grading Methodology
- Carat Weight: Using the weighing scale and formulas for weight estimation
- Lab Grown Diamond
- Growth processes, understanding the market trends
- Treatments
- Simulants
Target audiences
- HRD Antwerp Alumni, any other institute alumni, gemmologists, students, retailers, manufacturers, professionals, consultants, customs, customers, buyer and sellers of jewellery/ diamonds, designer, marketing, Diamond traders, diamond experts, appraisers and graders, diamond and jewellery lovers, sales managers, and job seekers