Diploma

Graduate Diamonds Program

Gemological Institute of America

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The Graduate Diamonds diploma program examines the technical expertise needed to grade, buy, and sell diamonds with the insight of a seasoned professional. This diploma program explores the GIA diamond grading procedures to assess the 4Cs – color, clarity, cut and carat weight – and how they affect diamond value. Students use professional diamond grading equipment for the purposes of examining a diamond’s quality characteristics to grade and identify diamonds.

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Apply GIA International Diamond Grading System and 4Cs to evaluate diamond valueGrade diamonds in D-to-Z color rangeDetect diamond treatments, simulants, and laboratory-grown diamondsRecognize when advanced diamond testing is required
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