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    It is a University which is committed to excellence and overall development of the student...

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    Excellent education not only imparts knowledge, but also paves the way for...

  • Life@IIS Univ

    Life @ IISU is nothing less than a kaleidoscope of myriad hues; complete with...

  • Academics

    Taking the age-old tradition of enlightenment through education forward,...

  • Research

    To stimulate curiosity and cater to the global needs of a dynamic education,...

  • About Us

    The IIS University, with its perfect amalgamation of innovation, inspiration...

IIS (Deemed to be University)

Gurukul Marg, SFS, Mansarovar, Jaipur 302020, (Raj.) India

Phone:- +91-141-2400160-61, 2397906-07,

Fax: 2395494,2781158, Toll Free No.: 1800 180 7750

Introduction to Diamonds | Jewellery Designing

Introduction to Diamonds

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Paper Code: 
24CJWT502
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. Provide an understanding of physical and optical properties of diamonds, cutting and polishing 4-c's, simulants and their identification, natural inclusions, polishing, faceting, clarity & colour grades.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

 

24CJWT 502

 

Introduction to Diamonds

CO87: Aquent with history of diamond, sources and mining.

 CO88: Determine colour in diamonds, both natural and artificial and its effect on buying and selling.

CO89: Use basic gemological instruments to identify the natural, synthetic, manmade and simulants diamond. and  Learn about Impurities in rough to finished diamonds , their cause and effect.

CO90: Learn 5c’s of diamond and the use of the Rappaport Diamond Price List and the International diamond price structure.

CO91: Learn Diamond crystallography, different varieties of diamond crystals. Structural defects and the internal structure of diamond crystals and their physical and optical properties of diamond.

CO92: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

 

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

12.00
Unit I: 
History of Diamond
  • The Dark Ages, The Middle Ages &Recent Times
  • Mining
  • Sourcing
  • Famous diamonds

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Type of Diamond and Colour in Diamond
  • Colour formation
  • White, Pink, Green, Yellow, and Blue &Champagne Diamonds
  • Colour treatment in diamond

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Diamond Cutting and Polishing & Grading
  • Instruments used for grading and sorting of diamonds
  • Importance of cutting, grading and sorting of diamonds

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Physical Properties of Diamonds
  • 4 -c's –Color, Cut, Celerity, Carat
  • Specific gravity
  • Hardness
  • Cleavage
  • Simulation / Synthetic
  • Crystal system in Diamond
  • Manmade Diamond
  • Simulants

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Optical Properties of Diamonds

  • Reflection

  • Dispersion

  • Faceting

  • Luster

  • Fluorescence

  • Brilliance

  • Certification

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Mathur,A. (2007). Diamond : Eternal Fire : The Indian Diamond Tradition, : Rupa& Co.
  • Newman,R. (2017). Diamond Ring: Buying Guide, losangeled : International jewellery Publication
  • Balfour, I. (2007). Famous diamonds. Woodbridge,Suffolk. : Antique Collector's Club Ltd.
  • Verna,  P.T. (2001). Diamond Grading ABC The Manual, Rubin & Son

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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