Diamond Training Course for retail staff.
OBJECTIVE
IDEAL FOR: Retail professionals or pawnbroking junior sales staff involved in buying or selling loose diamonds or set jewellery.
This hands-on diamond training course is intended for retail staff who already have some experience in selling jewellery and precious stones. The one-day course will provide an in-depth understanding of diamonds, improving confidence when selling. It gives each delegate a chance to study and observe loose diamonds using a 10x loupe as in retail conditions. Delegates will gain a greater understanding of the 4 C’s and also diamond treatments, simulants and synthetics. The course provides 6 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activity.
REGISTRATION: 9.30 am
Refreshments are available throughout the day; a sandwich lunch is included in the course price.
COURSE CONTENT
Delegates will be given a guided tour of our on-site commercial grading division, AnchorCert Gem Lab,
to view the specialist equipment used. The course will cover:
History of diamonds
Major sources
Diamond Grading – the 4Cs
• Cut
• Colour
• Clarity
• Carat weight
Diamond treatments
• Synthetics
• Imitation
• Certification
• Ethical Issues
• Care