Collectibles: Evaluating Diamonds

Visual Arts
Design
Workshops / Masterclass
Monday, 28th March 2011
to Friday, 1st April 2011

From 11:00am to 6:00pm (IST)
IGI School of Gemology 404, Mani Mahal, 11/21 Mathew Road, Opera House, Mumbai - 400004.
10000

Details

Avid – The School of Continuous Learning in association with IGI -International Gemological Institute (with a worldwide presence in India, Europe, US, Middle East & Far East), presents a program on “Evaluating Diamonds”  ( evaluating diamonds is used again, rather we use program on diamond grading and valuation)
Do you know the journey of a diamond, – from natural mines, through volcanic activity through kimberlite pipes, to De Beers central selling organization, to sight holders, and private auctions, to cutting and polishing centers of Antwerp, Surat, Johannesburg and New York, to be sold by wholesalers and dealers and jewelry stores to eventually  become your wedding ring ?
Have you looked closely at a diamond in a laboratory, just like a gemologist, to understand its polish, symmetry and refraction? (Can we use terms like brilliance, dispersion & sparkle, these are more consumer friendly)
Do you know how to read a certificate, attached to a diamond, to analyze its table size, depth, pavilion?   (analyze the 14 parameters which influence the beauty and value)
Do you know how to price a diamond based on Rapport report and Rap net? (try to avoid rap net)
The Five-day course aims to give an insight into the world of Gemology to buy diamonds more confidently and to acquire the expertise to speak the language of diamonds.
It gives an overview of the History of Diamonds,   Understanding & Evaluating Diamonds through 4 C’s – Color, Cut, Clarity and Carat, Understanding Grading and Certification of Diamonds, Benchmarking and Valuation.  The course will be a mix of theory and practical training at the IGI Education & Scientific Lab to conclude with a test on grading of actual diamonds followed by an Award & Certification ceremony.

AVID Collectibles a series begins with “Evaluating Diamonds” a course on grading and identification skills to further understand the world of Diamonds and become a confident Buyer, a factual Appraiser, a reliable Retailer and a wise Investor. 

Faculty

RAMIT KAPUR

RAMIT KAPUR

Director at Izarra Diamonds Pvt Ltd

Honored with the Indira Vikamsey Award for "The Best Student in Gemology” is a specialist in the world of Gems & Jewelry Industry for the last 12 years!  A “Graduate Diamonds" & " Jewelry Designer"  diploma from The Gemological Institute of America(GIA) has only added to his global perspective of the International Grading System & Jewelry Design concepts & trends. His fascination for Gems and Fine Metals led him to be an expert to know the process of the Diamond & Jewelry pipeline from procurement of Rough Diamonds to the Jewelry Certification process. He has trained over 3700 students worldwide, through programs and courses conducted by IGI in subjects related to Rough & Polished Diamonds, Retail sales Training & Diamond Awareness.

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HITINDRA MISTTRY

HITINDRA MISTTRY

Senior gemologist and Ace Instructor

A Graduate in Diamonds from The Gemological Institute of America is also a specialist in the world of Gems & Jewelry Industry for the last 9years!  He is holds a Diploma in Diamond Technology from the famous Bhagubhai Mafatlal Polytechnic Institute in Mumbai He is a senior gemologist and an Ace Instructor and leads the Education Department with IGI.

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Collaborations

International Gemological Institute (IGI)
International Gemological Institute (IGI)
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