Category: Diploma in Rough Diamond Grader | Gemology & Diamond/Gem Grading
| Medium of instruction: | English |
The beauty of a diamond not only emerges after it has been polished; nature endows diamonds with beautiful and unique shapes, and to study them in their rough state is an art and science in itself. This course is one-of-a-kind, and the only such practical evaluation rough diamond course available in the market.
Program / Course Overview
Contents
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"Morphology" or study of diamond forms
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Sorting of rough as per DTC system
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Grading clarity and color in rough diamonds
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Yield estimation, planning and marking
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Evaluation of single stones and parcels
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Origin determination and the Kimberley Process Certificate
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Import and export procedures
Highlights
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Intensive lab sessions
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Working with industrial and gem quality rough of all shapes and sizes
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Manual planning, with the Jo-Di and Moe
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Methodical pricing system
Career Options
The IGI graduates who have pursued their careers in the gem and jewelry industry mostly became: rough diamond grader, valuer, trader, miner, evaluator, appraiser for customs department, diamond manufacturer, entrepreneur, etc.
| Classroom - Regular | ||||
| When | Duration | Where | Remarks | Price |
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3rd June, 2013 (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM) |
6 Days |
Bandra East, Mumbai (Head Office) | From Jun 3, 2013 To Jun 8, 2013 |
INR 39,900 Per Course (Taxes As Applicable) |
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19th August, 2013 (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM) |
6 Days |
Bandra East, Mumbai (Head Office) | From Aug 19, 2013 To Aug 24, 2013 |
INR 39,900 Per Course (Taxes As Applicable) |
| Price Notes: An additional of 12.36% service tax will be applicable on the above fees. | ||||
The Institute Of Gemology
IGI's supreme position in the gemological world is no coincidence.
It is the result of continuous research, support and synergy with professionals and consumers alike. Around the world, IGI certificates bring confidence when buying or selling diamonds, gemstones and jewelry.
Total commitment to understanding consumer concerns has motivated IGI to develop comprehensive analysis and clear documentation for consumers. This empowers jewelry buyers to focus on finding precisely what they want, with full assurance in the integrity and quality of the IGI certification.
IGI is the largest organization of its kind, with operating laboratories & offices in Antwerp, New York, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Bangkok, Tokyo, Dubai, Tel Aviv, Toronto, Los Angeles, Kolkata, New Delhi, Thrissur, Surat, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad. The IGI School of Gemology are located in Antwerp, Mumbai, Delhi, Surat, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Dubai, Roma, Ascoli Piceno, Trecastagni, Cavalese, Marcianise and are offering a variety of courses designed for professionals and consumer enthusiasts alike.
A certificate from IGI represents the all-important 5th C that no one should be without: Confidence. As the world's largest independent gem certification and appraisal institute for diamonds, colored gemstones and jewelry, IGI is a standard of excellence for industry professionals and consumers around the globe.
Did you Know?
1975 - 1985
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IGI was established in 1975 and is today the oldest laboratory in Antwerp
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IGI's School of Gemology is first to conduct training courses covering rough diamonds
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IGI Laserscribe System Mark patent introduces a method to permanently mark diamonds using laser beams
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IGI is the first laboratory to issue Jewelry Identification Reports
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IGI is the only laboratory in the world providing repair and re-cut of diamonds
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IGI is the first lab to seal diamonds for protection purpose
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IGI develops the first comprehensive diamond cut grading chart
1986 - 1999
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IGI is first to perform permanent inscription on the table of diamonds, using ion beam technology
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IGI Laboratories become fully equipped to identify any kind of synthetic diamond
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IGI develops UV-VIS-NIR spectrometer to identify treated diamonds
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IGI develops its own photoluminescence spectrometer to identify HPHT-processed diamonds
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IGI is the first laboratory to go worldwide under one management. Today 17 offices
2000 – 2010
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IGI develops an innovative system for the grading of small diamonds
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IGI is the first laboratory to issue co-branded certificates in cooperation with renowned jewelry industry brands
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IGI introduces hands-on courses to factories for the purpose of improving manufacturing
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IGI introduces supplemental courses to sales people and enthusiasts to improve their professional knowledge
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IGI creates the Hearts and Arrows Diamond Reports with worldwide recognition
