Rough Diamond Grading and Evaluation Course

(Duration: 2 weeks)

Course Objectives

To prepare the student to become proficient in every technique involved in the manufacture and grading of diamonds

To teach the student how to sort and evaluate diamonds both in the rough and polished state and how colour, imperfection, shape and proportions affect prices

Course Outline

• How to use a loupe correctly
• Gem and near gem
• Different quality shapes colour sizing and sieving
• Great precision of what is SAWABLE, MAKEABLES, MACCLES, CLIVAGE, REJECTIONS, FLATS and BOART with its qualities and colours
• Cullinan ? De Beers mine ? surface ? underground tour
• Visits to various alluvial diggings
• How to use the Rapaport Diamond Price List. And the international diamond price structure.
• How to look for and identify the grain in a sawed (four point) diamond
• How to look for and identify the crystal symmetry, axis, plane, form and habit of diamond crystals
• Moissanite identification
• The study of impurity centres in rough diamond crystals, their cause and effect
• How to select diamonds for fancy shapes, determining their ultimate form when in the rough
• How to determine colour in diamonds, both natural and artificial, and its effect on buying and selling
• How to select rough diamonds for purity, colour, size, shape and unusual qualities
• How to determine whether a whole rough diamond is to be cleaved, sawed or remain whole
• The process used in cutting and shaping elliptical diamonds such as , ovals,marquises pear shaped diamonds, etc
• Classification of rough gems and industrial diamonds
• How to use the Rapaport Diamond Price List and the international diamond price structure
• Moissanite identification
• How to determine table, crown angle, pavilion and depth
• Diamond grading systehysical and optical properties: how to clarity grade, and how to plot clarity characteristics

Course Costs

• South African citizen: R8500
• Non-South African citizen: US$1500
• A 50% registration deposit fee is payable

Commencement The Rough Diamond Evaluation and Grading Courses will be run as follows:

• Diamond Centre Johannesburg: 08 April 2013/ 22 April 2013 / 06 May 2013 / 20 May 2013 / 03 June 2013 /18 June 2013 / 1 July 2013 / 22 July 2013 / 05 August 2013 /19 August 2013 / 2 September 2013 / 16 September 2013

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

• Although these prices are current, The Corlia Roberts Diamond Education College reserves the rights to change prices without prior notice
• Each course is limited to a maximum of 4 (Four) students.Corlia can be contacted on +2781 319-0211 or 2782 492-0055

Certification

• There will be a exam on completion of the course, and the student will receive a Internationally recognized Certificate stating that they have successfully completed the Rough Diamond Evaluation and Grading Course at The Corlia Roberts Diamond Education College.

Polished Diamond and Gold Course

(Duration: 5 days)

Course Objectives

To prepare the student to become proficient in every technique involved in the manufacture and grading of diamonds.

To teach the student how to sort and buy diamonds both in the rough and polished state and how colour, imperfection, shape and proportions affect prices.

Course Outline

• Diamond crystallography
• Diamond grading systehysical and optical properties: how to clarity grade, and how to plot clarity
• Characteristics
• Inclusions and blemishes
• How to colour grade diamonds in the normal colour range
• How cut affects light return, beauty and value
• How to determine table, crown angle, pavilion and depth
• Measurements
• How to compare proportions
• Grading fancy shaped diamonds
• Moissanite identification
• Gold and precious metal identification
• Birthstones
• Diamond stimulants and treatments
• How to grade mounted diamonds
• Fancy coloured diamonds
• Colour stone overview
• Stages of diamond polishing and
• Marketing of diamonds, how to buy and sell diamonds gold, colored stones and the international diamond price structure

Course Costs

• South African citizen: R5500
• Non-South African citizen: US$1000
• A 50% registration deposit fee is payable

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

• Although these prices are current, The Corlia Roberts Diamond Education College reserves the rights to change prices without prior notice

Certification

• On completion of the course, successful students will receive a Diamond Education College Completion certificate,which "will undoubtedly open doors within a traditionally insular industry

Diamond Cutting and Polishing Course

(Duration: 6 months or 3 months intensive)

Course Objectives

The full diamond graduation program consists of 6 months training which can be broken up into terms of 3-month periods of which your company can determine if the full program must be done con currently or with intervals in between to allow your staff to return to your place of business and then return to us for continuance of the education process until the program has been fully completed.

Our very competent staff will assure that your students always receive only the best personal instructions to guide them through this very extensive diamond education program and help them in every aspect to gain the required skills and knowledge to enhance their competency to the benefit of your whole organization.Corlia Roberts is known around the world for diamond courses and the finest diamond engagement rings, wedding rings and other elegant diamond jewellery knowledge

Course Costs

• Rough Diamond Evaluation and Grading: US$ 1500.00
• Diamond Cutting programs
• Sawing – 2 months: US$ 1650.00
• Bruting – 1 month: US$ 1450.00
• Polishing – 3 months: US$ 1960.00
• Polished stone grading and evaluation: US$ 500.00
• Diamond Business and marketing: US$ 500.00
• Diamond appraisal program: US$ 500.00
• Rough diamond marking course: US$ 500.00
• Inclusive of all taxes TOTAL: US$ 8560.00

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

• Although these prices are current, The Corlia Roberts Diamond Education College reserves the rights to change prices without prior notice
• If one single student completes the full graduate program a discounted price of US$ 7657.00 be applicable to that student. A booking fee off 50% of the course fees will be asked in advance which will be deducted from the total costs and the balance will be payable on commencement of the courses

Certification

• After completion of each course the students will receive a certificate of completion. To gain a full graduated Diploma, all of the courses must be completed with a pass rate of not less than 85%.

Rough Graduate Program

(Duration: To be Confirmed)

Course Objectives

To prepare individuals for mining companies or private students who want to work as sorters or evaluators for large mining companies like MIBA or ENDIAMA.

Course Outline

• Focus on types of IND diamonds and near gems
• Management of large shipments
• How to identify diamonds
• Sieving and grading sizes
• Looking at RAP sheet for larger stones (example: stones larger than 20 carats rough and Rap+6Ct)
• How to evaluate rough stone with fluorescence
• Business principles in industry
• Buying and selling and legalities (half day)
• Grading of near gems. (Coated and frosted)
• How to use sieves
• Identification of clouded stone
• Melees.
• How to draw up a manifest for large consignment of diamond.

Course Costs

• South African citizen: R12000
• Non-South African citizen: US$3500
• A 50% registration deposit fee is payable

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

• Although these prices are current, The Corlia Roberts Diamond Education College reserves the rights to change prices without prior notice
• Corlia can be contacted on +2781 319-0211