Advanced Small Diamonds course
2400.- Swiss Francs excl. VAT
This advanced training course focuses on the quality check of small diamonds. This is especially interesting for members of the watch and jewellery industry. The course teaches participants how to define and control quality criteria for small diamonds. This course is highly interactive and is concluded by the delivery of the Advanced Small Diamonds Certificate of Attendance.
Duration: 3 days
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Language: English
Groups: 9 seats maximum
Level: Advanced
Prerequisites: Knowledge in gemmology and diamonds is required. Professional experience in this field is recommended.
Certificate: Advanced Small Diamond Course Completion Certificate
Upcoming courses: on request (please contact us)
What will I learn ?
With decades of experience testing tens of millions of small diamonds, SSEF shares their expertise essential to the watch and jewellery industry. This unique and intensive course is specifically designed to develop and enhance quality control capabilities and gain invaluable practical know-how. Learn from the best in the field to define and control quality criteria, applying precise large diamond grading procedures to small diamonds efficiently.
Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at industry professionals who wish to gain advanced knowledge of small diamonds and their quality control. It is ideal for people working in the watch and jewellery industry who are responsible for the quality control of small diamonds for pavé settings, for example, or who have to deal with significant quantities of small diamonds for other reasons.
Course structure
This course focuses on the quality check of small diamonds. Main topics covered include: authenticity tests and quality control of small diamonds.
This course, taught by world-leading gemmologists, is designed in two parts: theory and hands-on training using gemmological instruments and samples from a large stones collection for study. It is highly interactive: small groups guarantee intensive training and dynamic dialogue.
Aim of this course
The aim of this special course is to develop a consistent quality management routine for small diamonds in the watch- and jewellery industry.
This course includes various workshops: on the authenticity tests and on the quality control of small diamonds.
Long-term benefits
With this unique course, offered only by SSEF, you can gain niche experience and be trained according to Swiss values of precision and efficiency. You will develop a consistent quality management routine for small diamonds. Improve your practical skills and gain invaluable knowledge in handling and analysing small diamonds.
What you’ll learn during the Advanced Small Diamond Course
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Registrations status:
Open for registration
Next sessions:
on request (please contact us)
Price for this course:
2400.- Swiss Francs excl. VAT
Module 1
Diamond Fundamentals
- The properties of natural diamond,
- The properties of treated diamonds,
- The properties of synthetic diamonds (HPHT & CVD)
- Introduction to diamond grading
- Identity criteria
- 4C’s rule – Carat weight, Colour, Clarity, Cut
- Fluorescence
- Masterset
Module 2
Diamond Grading
- Practice of diamond grading (plotting)
- Introduction to the quality control of small diamond batches
Module 3
Authentication & Quality Control of Small Diamonds
- Authentication
- Sampling rules & AQL rules,
- Quality control of small diamond batches including:
- Dimensions
- Colour
- Clarity
- Finish
- Fluorescence
- Presentation of mastersets
Registrations status:
Open for registration
Next sessions:
24 – 26 September 2024
Price for this course:
2400.- Swiss Francs excl. VAT
Want to learn more about our courses?
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