Overview
The Diamond Grading Practical Course introduces students to the procedures used to grade diamonds according to HRD Antwerp standards.
Using the 4Cs, students apply their knowledge by assigning colour, clarity and cut grades, and determining carat weight.
Students also learn how to identify and plot clarity characteristics and receive hands-on practice separating natural diamond from common simulants.
Classrooms contain a full workstation for each student, and more equipment like UV lamp, scale and HRD Antwerp master stones set.
Each student workstation has a binocular microscope and a lamp with daylight equivalent overhead light source.
Students receive the HRD Antwerp diamond grading kit, with tweezers,10X loupe, gem cloth, plotting pen set and pencil as part of the course materials.
Participants will earn the coveted ‘HRD Antwerp – Certified Diamond Grader’ Diploma if this course is combined with the Certified Diamond Grader Online Module.
Industry experts can choose to register for this course if they want to update their grading knowledge.
Course Details
Course Code: PDGE112501
Diploma/Certificate: Certificate of Completion: HRD Antwerp Diamond Grading Practical Course
Language: English
Start Date: June 23, 2025
End Date: July 2, 2025
Mode of Study: On Campus
Course Hours: 8:45 am to 4:45 pm
City: Antwerp
Country: Belgium
Campus Address: Hoveniersstraat 22,
2018 Antwerpen
Belgium
Deposit: In order to guarantee your place in the course, we ask you to pay a deposit of 550€ within 15 days after registration. The remaining amount must be paid before the course starts in order to keep your place in the course.
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 8 days
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 11
- Certificate No
- Assessments Self
Curriculum
Requirements
- Min. age: 18 years
- FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE CERTIFIED DIAMOND GRADER ONLINE THEORY MODULE: COMPLETION OF THE ONLINE THEORY IS MANDATORY.
- STUDENTS HAVING INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE OR ANY OTHER INSTITUTE'S CERTIFICATION/ DIPLOMA MAY SHARE THE DETAILS IN THE REGISTRATION FORM.
Features
- Grading Method and the 4Cs
- Colour Grading with master stones
- Clarity Grading with 10x loupe and microscope (optional)
- Cut Grading
- Carat Weight and Measurements
- Overview of Lab Grown Diamonds, Treatments
- Diamond Simulants (Imitations)
Target audiences
- HRD Antwerp Alumni, Diamond traders, diamond experts, appraisers and graders, jewellers and designers, diamond and jewellery lovers, sales managers, buyers and job seekers
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