Diamond Grading & Identification Lab Class
This five-day in-person diamond grading course, culminating in a final exam, is designed by Gem-A for Diamond Diploma ODL students and other professionals seeking to quickly enhance their diamond skills and experience. It takes place only in London at the Gem-A office.
Start or extend your diamond studies
At Gem-A, we have supported thousands of students who want to advance their gemmological knowledge and secure a world-recognised and industry-respected qualification.
Forming the practical component of the Diamond Diploma for ODL students, this practical lab class is also available as a stand-alone short course, allowing you the opportunity to familiarise yourself with diamonds and diamond testing techniques that will enable you to accurately test, identify and grade diamonds. This short course consists of practical tuition for 5 days days, with a practical examination on the 6th day of the class.Our graduates go on to successful careers in a number of areas in the trade, such as buying, selling, auctioning or valuing diamonds and diamond-set jewellery. Diamond Diploma graduates must apply for Gem-A Membership in order to continue to use the post-nominal DGA after their name — a sign of excellence in the trade.
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If you have any questions regarding the courses, please contact education@gem-a.com
Diamond Grading & Identification Lab Class
Short Course Applicants
No prior diamond experience is required to take this course. Instead, we look for individuals who are passionate about diamonds and want to improve their practical skills. To apply, simply select your chosen dates via the Upcoming Lab Classes tab and enquire with our team via education@gem-a.com
ODL Diamond Diploma Students
All students studying the Gem A Diamond Diploma via the ODL route are required to attend a Diamond Diploma Lab Class, in London, to complete their course. The Diamond Grading & Identification Lab Class takes place over five days and on the sixth day you will be required to take a practical assessment.
GEMMOLOGY DIPLOMA
What will I learn?
Dive into the World of Diamonds
Understanding Diamond Diversity
Advanced Diamond Grading Techniques
The course will cover
✔️ How to handle a range of rough and polished diamonds.
✔️ The correct lighting and observation techniques for consistent diamond grading.
✔️ How to grade diamonds for cut, including polish, symmetry and proportions in relation to international tolerances.
✔️ How to colour and clarity grade to internationally recognised standards.
✔️ Weight estimation of mounted diamonds with an understanding of the limitations of grading diamonds in jewellery.
✔️ Identification of a diamond and how to differentiate it from its simulants, including synthetic moissanite, glass and CZ, etc.
✔️ Detection and identification of clarity enhancement treatments, such as laser drilling and fracture filling.
✔️ Introduction to the observation of synthetic diamond.
I enjoyed every bit of it. I studied it for mainly pleasure and also in the hope I could in some way be involved in the industry… It was certainly challenging but I loved it
Dayanthi Ratnayake
Gemmology Foundation Alumni
Upcoming Diamond Grading courses
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Ready to apply?
If you wish to apply by post/email please download our PDF application form and send to our London HQ or email to education@gem-a.com. Make sure to review the Terms and Conditions, as you will need to agree to them when completing the application form.