Overview
Master the Art of Rough Grading
Unlock the secrets of rough diamonds with HRD Antwerp’s Appraisal of Rough Diamonds course. Learn to evaluate, sort, and value rough stones using professional techniques and modern tools. From diamond morphology to computerized planning, this program offers a complete foundation for anyone aiming to enter or advance in the rough diamond industry.
Start your journey toward becoming a certified rough diamond appraiser.
What You’ll Learn
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Handling rough diamonds: weighing, counting, sieving, and storage.
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Exercises on evaluating size, color, clarity, and model.
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Diamond morphology, geology, and mining overview.
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Techniques to maximize rough diamond value and yield.
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Rough-to-polished conversion and planning practices.
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Understanding and applying price list variables in real-world contexts.
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Access to practical examination to validate your skills.
Course Details
Course Code: ARDE
Diploma/Certificate: Certificate of Completion: HRD Antwerp Appraisal of Rough Diamonds
Language: English
Start Date: June 15, 2026
End Date: June 27, 2026
Mode of Study: On Campus
Course Hours: 8:45 am to 4:45 pm
City: Dubai
Country: UAE
Campus Address: Dubai Design Academy (DDA)
Almas Towers, Lake Avenue Street,
Jumeirah Lake Towers,
Dubai
UAE
Deposit: In order to guarantee your place in the course, we ask you to pay a deposit of 1200€ 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 10 days
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Certificate No
- Assessments Self
Curriculum
Requirements
- Min. age: 18 years
- No previous diamond experience is required
Features
- How to handle rough diamonds (weighing, counting, sieving, listing, store….)
- Exercise on quality – size – shape/models – colour –cleaving, sawing and polishing possibilities
- Diamond morphology
- Diamond geology and mining
- How to maximize the value of rough diamonds
- Rough-to-polished conversion processes, using different techniques with pro’s and con’s based on quality and size of rough diamonds
- Rough diamond planning: theory and practice
- Understand variables when using price lists
- Visit of a diamond polishing factory
Target audiences
- Rough diamond sorters, diamond manufacturers, traders and appraisers and jewellers.
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