ntroduction to Diamonds

Paper Code: 
CJWT- 502 I
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

  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.

 

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 jewelry Publication
  • Balfour, I. (2007). Famous diamonds. Woodbridge,Suffolk. : Antique Collector's Club Ltd.
  • Verna,  P.T. (2001). Diamond Grading ABC The Manual, Rubin & Son

 

References: 

SUGGESTED READINGS:

  • Spear, K. E., &Dismukes, J. P. (Eds.). (2004). Synthetic diamond: emerging CVD science and technology (Vol. 25). John Wiley & Sons.
  • Neves, A. J., &Nazaré, M. H. (Eds.). (2001). Properties, growth and applications of diamond  IET.
  • Weinstein, M. (2013). Precious and semi-precious stones. Read Books Ltd.
  • Bourdier, F. (2006). The mountain of precious stones: Ratanakiri, Cambodia: essays in social anthropology. Center for Khmer Studies.
  • Schumann, W. (2009). Gemstones of the World. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

 

E-RESOURCES:

JOURNALS:

  • Journal of Gem & Jewellery Industry 
  • Art of Jewellery
  • Diamond World

 

 

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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