Graduate Gemologist Program, G.G.

• “Morphology” or study of diamond forms
• Sorting of rough
  Techniques for grading clarity and color
• Impact of tension and fluorescence
• Yield estimation and planning
• Determining price of single stones and rough parcels
• Origin determination
• Rough scanning and analysis using specialized computer software
• Evolution of diamonds from origin to market
• Mining process and morphology of rough diamonds
• Manufacturing stages from rough to polished
• Clarity, color, cut and carat weight estimation and evolution
• Grading of fancy shaped diamonds
• Identification of treatments, imitations and synthetics diamonds
• Factors affecting diamond pricing
• Introduction to basic terms in gemology
• Using various gemological instruments to identify gemstones
• Origin determination by study of gemstones inclusions
• Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Tanzanite, Quartz, Peridot, Turquoise, Tourmaline and more
• Ornamental gemstones and rare gemstones
• Treatments and synthetics

• Intensive lab sessions
• Working with industrial and gem quality rough of all shapes and sizes
• Manual planning using gauges and simple tools
• Systematic pricing format
• Intensive lab sessions
• Training and practical work using diamonds ranging from 0.15 carat to above a carat
• Intensive lab sessions
• Vast inventory of gemstones
• Limited number of participants to guarantee maximum attention to individual candidates
• Informative manual and grading kit sourced from IGI Headquarters in Antwerp, Belgium
• Guided tour of the IGI laboratory and research facilities

Diamond grader, gemstone grader, miner, trader, valuer, customs authority, diamond manufacturer, appraiser, gemologist, jewelry professional, corporate buyer, broker, seller, collector, quality control supervisor, manufacturer, entrepreneur, etc.