Vogue Institute of Fashion Technology - VIFT

Diploma in Diamond Grading and Identification

Introduction

Students to get an insight about diamonds and its quality grading standards such as the 4C’s: Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat.

The objective of this program is to provide the students with comprehensive industry knowledge, important aspects of the course like the determination of carat weight, measuring devices and weight estimation formula and an in-depth study of clarity grading of diamonds through a microscope, loupe recognizing, grading inclusion and blemishes along with the study and plotting of symbols.

The Diamond industry is in need of professional individuals who have received training in recognizing and grading this exquisite stone.

Semester – I

• Introduction, uniqueness of diamond among gems
• Theory of journey of diamond from the mines to cutter
• Theory of cutting & polishing process
• Study of round brilliant cut
• Basics of polished diamond grading
• Grading using international standards
• History of cuts.
• 4Cs grading for color, clarity, cut and carat
• Identification of diamond & diamond stimulants

Career Opportunities

Diamond Graders, Diamond Traders, Diamond Appraisers and Diamond sorters etc.