To 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
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Unit I:
History of Diamond
History of Diamond
The Dark Ages, The Middle Ages & Recent Times
Mining
Sourcing
Famous diamonds
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Unit II:
Type of Diamond and Colour in Diamond
Type of Diamond and Colour in Diamond
Colour formation
White, Pink, Green, Yellow , Blue & Champagne Diamonds
Colour treatment in diamond
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Unit III:
Diamond Cutting And Polishing & Grading
Diamond Cutting And Polishing & Grading
Instruments used for grading and sorting of diamonds
Importance of cutting, grading and sorting of diamonds
Inclusions
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Unit IV:
Physical Properties Of Diamonds :
Physical Properties Of Diamonds :
4 -c's –Color, Cut ,Celerity, Carat
Specific gravity
Hardness
Cleavage
Simulation / Synthetic
Crystal system in Diamond
Manmade Diamond
Simulants
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Unit V:
Optical Properties Of Diamonds
Optical Properties Of Diamonds
·Reflection,
·Dispersion
·Faceting
Luster
Fluorescence
Brilliance
Certification
Essential Readings:
Mathur,Asharani -Diamond : Eternal Fire : The Indian Diamond Tradition
Verena Pagel,Thiesen- Diamond Grading ABC The Manual
References:
An Analysis Of The International Diamond Market by Donna J. Bergenstock
The Curious Lore of Precious Stones by George Frederick Kunz
Practical uses of Diamond byA. Bakon & A. Szymanjki
Diamonds byFred Ward
Collecting and Classifying Coloured Diamonds by Stephen C. Hofer
Diamonds Famous & Fatal : The History, Mystery and Lore of the World's Most Famous Gem (Hardcover)
by Leo P. Kendall (Author)
Diamonds Famous, Notable, and Unique by Lawrence Copeland
