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Become an expert in laboratory-grown diamonds with this comprehensive, step-by-step online course.
Millions of laboratory-grown diamonds are being released into the jewellery market every month. Contradictory to common belief, the majority of these have high colour grades (D-E-F), great clarities (VS2 and above) and can be very difficult to detect... but not impossible.
On completion of this course, you will know all about the history of laboratory-grown diamonds, how they are grown and how this differs to natural diamond. You will have advanced knowledge of the different production processes and know the current quality standards and sizes produced today. You will learn which diamond types and colours can be grown by HPHT and CVD diamond synthesis, and learn how these stones can be treated to create other colours.
Importantly, you will be taught all the methods of identification - mainly focusing on how to separate these stones from natural diamonds. You will learn all the tests available to you; from observation and basic tests through to advanced tests and equipment designed specifically for the separation of laboratory-grown diamonds.
You will have direct access to your tutor during the course (and beyond), and will have unlimited personal access to the course materials - including all future updates!
All this is packaged in a user-friendly, step-by-step course that has been designed for effective and entertaining learning. Teaching styles include; video, animation, PDF downloads, infographics, quizzes, slideshows, written text and tutor/peer forums.
The prevalence of laboratory-grown diamond is on the rise - what are you waiting for? Get the best education available on this subject and join the ultimate online course on laboratory-grown diamonds.
"Thank you so much for providing this wonderful opportunity and sharing all the very valuable information. "Ultimate" is definitely the correct subtitle for this course."
- Andrew L, U.K.
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Benefits
Graduates of this course will have a wealth of knowledge that can be used to confidently discuss, analyse and identify laboratory-grown from natural diamonds. This course delivers practical knowledge for the identification of diamonds as well as acting as a lifetime reference of up-to-date information on this important and complex topic.
Features
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The course is hosted on an optimised teaching website (teachables), designed to provide an interactive learning experience.
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The course is accessible on computer, iPad and smartphone in any place that the student has internet connection.
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The lessons are delivered in a variety of way to appeal to a wide range of learner types; audio-visual, video, animation, images, diagrams, infographics, summary sheets and written.
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This course takes approximately 3-4 weeks to complete, however, students can enjoy unlimited personal access to the course and all future updates.
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This course is accredited by The CPD Certification Service.
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Graduates receive certificates of completion from both the Gem Academy and The CPD Certification Service.
Course details
Designed for gemmologists.
This course is divided into two parts; Part 1 is theory-based and Part 2 is practical-based.
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All basic terminology and concepts are covered before approaching complex lessons.
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Lessons are delivered by video, animation, written word, infographics, diagrams, images and summary sheets.
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Assessment involves mini-quizzes and two marked final tests (75% pass rate).
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Approximately 40 hours of study material.
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Total of 200 course pages.
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Over 40 short videos.
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Online course
Entry requirements
None. However, designed for graduate gemmologist and gemmology students.
Price
Split payments available
£375
+ VAT

Certificates of completion

30-day money-back guarantee
Course preview
Course overview
This course is divided into two parts:
Part 1: Core knowledge of laboratory-grown diamonds
Part 2: How to identify laboratory-grown diamonds
Assessment
A graded multiple-choice quiz must be completed for each part of the course to achieve a certificate of completion. This require a pass grade of 75% and can be taken multiple times.
A certificate of completion is awarded for each part of the course from both The Gem Academy and The CPD Certification service.

Multi-media lessons including audio-visual, written and diagrammatic.

Summary sheets
for main concepts and lessons.

Mini quizzes
to consolidate the key points for each section.

This course is accredited by The CPD Certification Service​
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"Amazing! Excellent coverage of the topics in a logical, well thought out fashion. Extremely interesting and challenging in parts. I would highly recommend this course to anyone that asks... This information is rapidly becoming essential not optional."