Overview
What is a diamond? How does it form? Why are diamonds considered so special and precious? How can you know if a ‘diamond’ is natural or lab-grown or an imitation? What are the factors for determining the price of a diamond? What does VVS1, F, or LC mean? Why is there such a price difference between two same sized diamonds?
Confused? You need not worry, as our highly skilled and experienced lecturers will guide you through the fascinating world of diamonds. You will study the 4C’s: Carat, Colour, Clarity and Cut, determining the quality of a stone and as such the price. You will learn how to detect the most common simulants or imitations. At the same time, you will develop impeccable grading skills using the 10x triplet loupe, microscope and real diamonds.
Our courses are a perfect balance between theoretical knowledge and practical skills, because we understand how the industry works.
Certified Diamond Grader Diploma + Coloured Stones & Gem Identification Diploma leads to HRD Antwerp Graduate Gemmologist Diploma.
Requirements
- Min. age: 18 years.
- No previous diamond experience is required.
Who Should Attend
- Diamond traders, diamond experts, appraisers and graders, jewellers and designers, diamond and jewellery lovers, sales managers, buyers and job seekers.
Course Content
- Introduction to the properties of diamonds.
- Explanation of the 4C’s: Carat, Colour, Clarity and Cut.
- Correct cleaning of diamonds.
- Diamond optics.
- Systematic examination of a diamond.
- Favourable and unfavourable angles of observation.
- Principles of weighing, calculation of carat weight.
- Identification of external and internal characteristics.
- Plotting and exercises.
- Colour grading of diamonds by comparison with master stones.
- Grading of fluorescence.
- Clarity grading using the 10x triplet and microscope with master stones for reference.
- Cut grading: Determination of proportions, symmetry and polish.
- Measuring dimensions using a calliper (micrometre).
- Use of tables for proportions and symmetry.
- Examination and grading of fancy cuts.
- Characteristics and properties of diamonds versus imitations (simulants), Including simple tests to distinguish natural diamonds from imitations.
- Identification of clarity treatments like crack filling.
- Introduction to lab. grown diamonds and colour treatments.
Examination
- Practical examination
- Theoretical examination
Diploma
- HRD Antwerp Certified Diamond Grader
Course Details
Course Code: CDG2EC2601
Diploma/Certificate: HRD Antwerp Certified Diamond Grader
Language: English
Start Date: July 6, 2026
End Date: July 17, 2026
Mode of Study: On Campus
Course Hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (including 1 hour lunch break at 12pm)
City: Cairo
Country: Egypt
Campus Address: Address:
Drive Innovation Company (DIC)
17 Cleopatra Street, Heliopolis
7th Floor, Apartment 15
Cairo, Egypt
Deposit: Important: Final price may vary according to local tax laws
For more information email us on education@hrdantwerp.com
Contact Person:
Company Mobile & WhatsApp Numbers:
01203753719
01203753728
Landline: 0222911929
Course Features
- Lecture 0
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- Duration 10 days
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Self
Curriculum
Requirements
- Min. age: 18 years
- No previous diamond experience is required
Target audiences
- Diamond traders, diamond experts, appraisers and graders, jewellers and designers, diamond and jewellery lovers, sales managers, buyers and job seekers.