Appraisal of Rough Diamond

Learn to identify the characteristics of rough diamonds and learn how to sort a pile of rough diamonds into different categories, according to various criteria such as size, colour, clarity and shape. Sawables and makeables will have no secrets anymore.
Additionally, you will be taught how to maximize the yield of a polished diamond starting from the rough and how computerized scanning devices can help you make the best decision. A third important topic is the price calculation of single stones and of parcels.
At the end of the course there is a practical test to pass as a last door to open to a career in the rough diamond industry.
Requirements
Minimum age: 18 years
No
previous diamond experience is required
Who Should Attend
Rough diamond sorters, diamond manufacturers, traders and appraisers and jewellers, buyers and job seekers.
Course Content
- • 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 – depending on location
Examination
Practical examination
Certificate of Completion
HRD Antwerp Appraisal of Rough Diamond
Date(s) | Location | Language | Price Excl. | Course Code | |
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10/02/2025 – 21/02/2025 (10 days) | Antwerp, Belgium | English | € 2400.00 | ARDE112501 | More Info |
24/03/2025 – 04/04/2025 (10 days) | Antwerp, Belgium | French | € 2400.00 | ARDF112501 | More Info |
12/05/2025 – 23/05/2025 (10 days) | Dubai, UAE | English | € 2400.00 | ARDE2412501 | More Info |
23/06/2025 – 04/07/2025 (10 days) | Antwerp, Belgium | English | € 2400.00 | ARDE112502 | More Info |
29/09/2025 – 10/10/2025 (10 days) | Antwerp, Belgium | English | € 2400.00 | ARDE112503 | More Info |