Rough diamond evaluation courses

There are many things that need to taken into consideration for quality rough diamond evaluation, and lot of these things can be learned by applying to different rough diamond evaluation and grading courses. The basic courses are usually measured in weeks but even in such short time a person can learn a lot of important information about diamonds that can make the real difference in many cases.

Among the basic things that can be learned at rough diamond evaluation courses are :

-how to correctly use a loupe (this is really the starting point that is necessary to go further with rough diamond evaluation )

-how to tell difference between real and fake diamonds (this is probably the most important thing in diamond business, some differences are easily spotted while other require special equipment)

-how to recognize flaws and inclusion on diamond(s) and its influence on final diamond price (diamond with flaws costs significantly less compared to flawless diamonds)

-the knowledge about diamond properties (thermal, chemical, mechanical, and other diamond properties that can be used in many industries)

-how to properly select rough diamonds that will be later used for cutting fancy cuts and shapes.

-how to determine the color of diamond ant the effect color has on diamond price, usually the more vivid color means higher price tag.

-how to properly classify not only natural but also synthetic diamonds, synthetic diamonds are also the real diamonds the only difference between synthetic diamonds and natural diamonds is the fact that they have been created in laboratory and not in nature.

-how good is certain diamond for certain cut, and which cut to recommend given diamond shape, size, and number of flaws/inclusions.

These are only some of the things you can learn at rough diamond evaluation courses, and these can be done in about two weeks time. These courses are not too expensive either, and some can be even found in the price range below $2000.