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1. Explanation on sawing techniques and how it relates to rough octahedral diamonds.
2. Explanation on bruting and how it affects the rough diamond.
3. The procedure of cutting and polishing in relation to facet placement.
4. How the diamond cutting wheel is used and its affect on polishing.
5. The use of the star gauge and butterfly gauge.
6. Facet placement for rough diamonds and common terms used among diamond cutters.
7. Examining rough octahedrons and misshapen crystals.
8. Identifying trigons and other surface markings.
9. Differentiating between 2 point, 3 point and 4 point grain structures.
10. Expected weight retention on octahedrons and misshapen crystals.
11. Proportion percentages and expected angles for light reflection and the resulting fire and brilliance that can be expected from one crystal in respect to another.

1. Examining rough crystals and identifying shape and skin texture under the microscope.
2. What are whole diamonds flats cleavages and macles.
3. The use of the Leverage gauge in measuring rough diamonds to calculate their completed weight.
4. Use and type of diamond scales for weighing rough diamonds during field operations.
5. Lighting conditions and materials used for rough color identification.
6. Examining rough crystals for inclusions under the microscope.
7. How and where to open windows on rough diamonds.
8. Identifying and judging the depth of cleavage feathers, fracture feathers, carbon and pinpoints.

1. First initial lecture on classification of rough gem diamonds.
2. Classifying parcels of rough diamonds for color.
3. Interpreting color according to the surface texture on the rough.
4. Examining rough diamonds and plotting their inclusions with only a 10x loupe.
5. Judging inclusions and their depth for possible removal during manufacturing.
6. Orienting a rough diamond for placement of the table facet.
7. Understanding pricing and how it is used for rough diamonds.
8. Pricing individual single large crystals and parcels of small rough.
9. Identifying knotted (natted) diamond crystals.
10. The application of lazering rough diamonds and when does it apply. (practical examples are shown)

1. How to select rough diamonds for fancy shapes.
2. Expected weight recovery for fancy shapes.
3. Proportional analysis of rough diamonds for fancy shapes.
4. Second lecture on classification of both gem and industrial rough diamonds.
5. Pricing of industrial diamonds and their possible market share.
6. How to classify and price mine run parcels.
7. How to use the diamond sieves.
8. Understanding the difference between borderline industrials and gem quality rough.
9. What is meant and how to interpret near gem rough.
10. Fluorescence and its effect on rough diamonds.

1. Fancy color as it relates to rough diamond crystals.
2. Fancy color banding, zoning and centers within rough diamond crystals.
3. Proportion and symmetry analysis and its affects on fancy colors.
4. Individual analysis of rough crystals for shape and weight retention.
5. Individual rough analysis for color, clarity and price.
6. Case examples on calculating the outcome for extra large individual rough diamonds.
7. Identifying and checking for fake rough diamond crystals.
8. Case history on what to expect on switching and slight of hand for rough diamonds.
9. Actual rough diamond purchases in the field and what to expect.
10. Funds transfer, payments, transportation and exportation of rough diamonds.
11. Import and export laws in different countries.

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To enroll in the program an application is required to be filled out and submitted with two passport size photographs and a fee of $150.00 which is part of the total tuition cost. Foreign students are not required to have a visa for the rough diamond grading program.

The city of Deerfield Beach adjoins the city of Ft. Lauderdale and is a 45 minute drive from the City of Miami which is considered the super city of the western hemisphere, the largest trans-shipment port and the gateway to South America. South Florida climate is superb, with ideal weather conditions throughout the year. Recreational facilities of nearly every type is available. The beach is minutes away from the Institute. The water is aqua blue with white sand beaches and swaying palm trees. A wide selection of housing facilities are available close to the Institute.

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A certificate of completion is issued to the student at the end of the rough diamond grading program. This program is licensed and approved by the State of Florida. All instruction is individualized and therefore the start date for this program is dependent upon a mutually agreed time between the instructor and the student.

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