Practical Diamond Grading Course

R6,500.00

If you work with diamonds in any way – whether you’re a jeweller, salesperson, buyer, pawnbroker, valuer, or gemmologist – accurate diamond grading is an essential skill.

What you will learn on the Practical Diamond Grading Course:

Whether you are a jeweller, salesperson, buyer, pawnbroker, valuer, or gemmologist, accurate diamond grading is an essential skill to build trust and close more sales. This hybrid course combines flexible online study with a high-impact, 1-day practical workshop at our college in Cape Town, giving you essential hands-on experience grading diamonds under expert guidance.

Course Topics

  • Master the 4Cs: Gain complete practical confidence assessing Carat, Cut, Colour, and Clarity to industry standards.
  • Hands-on Laboratory Experience: Examine natural, synthetic, and treated diamonds using professional tools during the 1-day Cape Town workshop.
  • Trade & Sales Utility: Translate technical grading skills directly into sales confidence, buying power, and valuation accuracy.
  • Flexible Hybrid Learning: Balance convenient self-paced online modules with targeted, live practical training.

Who Should Attend

  • Jewellers & Retail Sales Staff looking to boost customer trust and close more sales.
  • Pawnbrokers & Valuers needing precise grading skills to appraise items accurately and manage risk.
  • Buyers & Gemmologists seeking practical, real-world grading exposure under expert instruction.

Course Details & Format

Format: Flexible Online Study + 1-Day Practical Workshop
Location: Academy of Gemmology College, Claremont, Cape Town
Prerequisites: None required. Open to trade professionals and beginners alike.

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