Gemmological Association Diamond Diploma
BIAD Site: Vittoria Street
Course Duration: Part-time 1 year - 2 hours per week plus private study
Application: Direct to School of Jewellery
If you are suitably qualified, this course aims to enable you to pursue your abilities to a higher level, specifically focusing on the scientific study of diamonds, their many forms and simulants.
The course includes diamond identification and grading, which are studied in the laboratory, together with a series of lectures. This leads to the formal Gemmological Association of Great Britain examination.
For both courses there is an additional charge payable to the Gemmological Association for registration and examination fees.