Diamond Consultant
This one day course is designed for the retail consultant and consumer to improve selling techniques and diamond knowledge. The topics covered include the 4C’s (colour, clarity, cut and carat weight), history of diamonds, diamond properties, marketing, elementary grading, diamond simulants, enhanced diamonds, caring for your diamonds, selling techniques and communication and more.
COURSE OUTLINE
- The “4C’s” – colour, clarity, cut and carat weight
- Diamond shapes and cuts
- Fancy colour diamonds
- Common imitations
- Synthetic diamonds
- Clarity enhancement (including fracture filling)
- ‘Blood Diamonds’ – the Kimberley Process explained
ESSENTIAL STUDY FOR
- Jewellery valuer
- Retail and wholesale gem sales
- Auction & antique sales
- Second hand dealer/auction house staff
- Manufacturing jeweller
- Sophisticated purchaser
- Retail staff
COURSE DATES, FEES & ENROLMENTS
Courses are provided by Gem-Ed Australia and individual State Divisions. Select a division below to view upcoming course dates, fees and to enrol.
offerred by the following
Other courses
Advanced Practical Diamond Grading
Take your diamond grading to the next level and learn how to grade fancy shapes and colours and screen for synthetics.
Learn More
Diploma in Diamond Technology
An intensive course that focuses on all aspects of diamonds including practical and theoretical components.
Learn More
Introduction to Gems and Gemmology
Overview of natural gemstones, colour, original localities, hardness.
Learn More