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This highly informative course comprises 2 weekend days of lectures & laboratory practical sessions (opals, instruments and microscopes are provided for a hands on experience). You will look at opal from a new perspective!

An Introduction to Gems & Gemmology is designed to teach the basic gemmology of gemstones. The course is ideal for gem enthusiasts, keen hobbyists as well as those that may be considering a career in the jewellery industry.

This two-day course is designed for anyone buying or selling diamonds to understand the essentials both Gemmologically and trade-specifically. Not only will the knowledge in this course give you the confidence to answer any question your client may ask, it will also walk you through how this information translates to your clients needs.

Topics covered include basics like the 4Cs, fancy colour diamonds, synthetic diamonds and imitations, treatments, and more. Overall the course aims to address both the basics and the most relevant questions surrounding diamonds at present.

As an introduction to handling diamonds, this short course will build on your knowledge of gemstones and, in particular, diamonds. Practical Diamond Grading (PDG) together with Advanced Practical Diamond Grading (APDG) are the practical components of the Diploma in Diamond Technology (DipDT). Practical instruction is delivered by acknowledged diamond experts who will teach you the use of professional instruments in the laboratory.

This intensive short course builds on the knowledge and experience you’ve gained in Practical Diamond Grading and extends the principles learnt in assessing round brilliant cut diamonds to the fancy shapes. It also extends your knowledge of diamonds by teaching you about what can be done with damaged diamonds and their salvage potential, how to approach and evaluate antique diamond cuts, grading colour of fancy coloured diamonds and how to recognise and identify the newest CVD and HPHT synthetic diamonds.