Rough Diamond Education Institute, Become a Diamond Dealer.
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OUR APPROACH
We have developed a specialized method of training called Hybrid Octa which is a blend of digital and practical hands-on learning. Our courses designed to meet the specific needs of each individual. We offer courses that cover all aspects of grading, evaluating, sorting, pricing, buying, selling, trading, and investing in both rough and polished diamonds. So you can rest assured that you will learn the secrets of trading diamonds in an ever-evolving industry. One of our aims is to elevate the skills of diamond graders, rough diamond sorters, gemologists, jewelry designers, and retailers in the diamond and jewelry industry.
TRAINING OUTLINE
You will be able to grade polished and unpolished diamonds using the following criteria after completing the training: color, clarity, cut, carat weight, shape or model, yield, and weight recovery, fluorescence. Learn how to correctly use a loupe to identify inclusions and flaws and how they affect the value. In addition, you will study the different qualities resulting from diamond crystal growth such as Sawables, Makables and Industrial. This course also covers the diamond origin, mining, ore recovery, extraction, kimberlite surveying and diamond deposits. The student will be able on completion for example; read and compare lab reports of reputable internationally recognized diamond grading reports and certificates of the EGL, DIA, HRD and GIA. The most valuable skill obtained from this course is the ability to appraise both unpolished and polished diamonds. For this purpose of appraisal we will analyze the Rapaport Diamond Price List to calculate value.
We are a leading institute for education in the diamond industry, We have launched a series of online courses, including live one-on-one online training via zoom. All of our online Diamond Cut, Identifying Lab-Grown Diamonds, Debeers Lightbox articles are now available as pdf, printable files.
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THE FOLLOWING COURSES ARE NOW AVAILABLE
- Rough Diamond Digital Course / R10,000 ZAR
- Rough Diamond Evaluation & Grading Course / R15,000 ZAR
- Assistance with Applying for a Diamond Dealer’s License / R5,000 ZAR
- Diamonds & Diamond Grading Course / R8,000 ZAR
- Distance Education and Part-Time Courses
- Rough Diamond Valuation
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OBTAINING A DIAMOND LICENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA
We offer step-by-step assistance in Applying for a Diamond Trading licence – Dealer’s, Diamond Beneficiation, Diamond Mining License, and a Jeweler’s Permit
Our Institute is recognized by the South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator (SADPMR) for excellence in diamond education
THE DIAMOND INDUSTRY
The diamond industry plays a significant role in the global economy and has cultural and historical significance in various societies. The world diamond market is represented by diamond mining, trade in rough diamonds, diamond manufacturing, synthetic diamonds and Jewellery sales. The bulk of the world diamond mining is concentrated in nine countries, with their share in the global production in physical terms as high as 99%. Some of the world’s largest producers of natural diamonds are South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Botswana. The diamond trade involves a complex network of manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers. Major trading centers include Antwerp, Tel Aviv, Mumbai, and Dubai. Lab-Grown Diamonds: In recent years, there has been an increasing demand for lab-grown diamonds. These diamonds are created in controlled environments and have the same physical and chemical properties as natural diamonds but are generally more affordable. Where to purchase rough diamonds from. Research articles.
