GJ218-OOO - Identification of Treated and Synthetic Diamonds

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Course Description

This workshop is designed for dealers, gemologists and appraisers. You will learn to identify natural vs. synthetic diamonds using standard gemological instruments.

Instructional Methods

This hands-on workshop will focus on:

1. Identify Natural versus Lab-Grown Diamonds.

2. Properties of Natural, HPHT-grown and CVD-grown Diamonds.
 
3. Methods of screening diamonds for synthetic origin using standard gemological instruments.
• Microscope
• UV lamp
• Polariscope (Cross Polarized Filters)
4. Testing of mounted diamonds for synthetic origin, indications and limitations

Agenda

There is no available agenda for this course.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course,students will be able to:

• Review HPHT-grown and CVD-grown diamonds characteristics
•  Identify differences between type IIa natural and synthetic diamonds
•  Demonstrate use of Portable Instruments in "Synthetic Diamond Identification Kit"
• Summarize screening and identification instruments on the market for synthetic diamonds