The next step after your Gemological course
Diamond Analysis
Learn the ins and outs of the diamond trade. Perfect your skills and knowledge of the diamond industry with our dedicated training. ADBA offers you a full business-oriented diamond training course that will take you right into the middle of the Antwerp diamond sector.
Diamond Analysis
- Assorting small and bigger stones, sieving, sizing and valuing.
- Comparing parcels and stones on the diamond market.
- Composing sets of round and fancy cuts, making couples with rounds and fancy cuts.
- Calculating the recut of a stone.
- Preparing goods for your orders, understanding the mindset of your clients, (diamond setters, jewelry designers and diamond wholesalers).
- Valuating and assorting fancy colors.
- Analysing certificates (reading between the lines) and understanding BGM (tinges and diamond material).
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During the training, you may be asked to perform small tasks that will help you become familiar with the diamond sector. The training will take place in an office at the Antwerp diamond exchange building. You will be in contact with different diamond companies in the trade.
If you feel the need for more practice or an extension of your training, this can be discussed during your training program. We are dedicated to your success in the diamond business and are here to support you every step of the way.
Diamond Trading Formation
Our diamond business academy in Belgium offers unmatched diamond trading formation. You will learn to navigate the Antwerp Diamond Bourse in Belgium and develop the strategies needed to succeed in this competitive market. Gain essential skills to excel in your diamond trading career.
Diamond Trading Formation
- How to use the rappaport pricing index
- Where, how and what to source
- How to use the different diamond platforms online
- Digital sourcing
- Understanding digital imagery when buying and comparing stones
- The art and psychology of negotiation
The Rules of Diamond Negotiations on the Diamond Market
- Managing your stock and your demands
- Import and Export regulations
- Origin of Goods
- Approaching the topic of Lab grown diamonds and CVD
- Regulations concerning membership of the Diamond Bourse – What does it imply?
- Resolving trade conflicts
- Invoice and banking
- Conflict diamonds
- Jewelry and gem fairs
- Traveling experience, prospections, and networking
Our training lasts for 2 or 3 weeks, with the possibility of extension. The Antwerp Diamonds Academy Belgium offers a personalized experience with a private 1:1 or 1:2 ratio. No previous experience is necessary, but students will benefit from having completed a grading course.
Applicants will undergo an interview, and we reserve the right to refuse any application. A recent police record check must be submitted. Upon acceptance, a contract will be sent for review and signature.
Gain practical knowledge and develop essential skills through hands-on training and expert guidance. Knowledge is power! Contact us for more information on our diamond networking courses in Belgium, training fees, and eligibility requirements.
Start your journey toward success in the diamond trade today!
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Hovenierstraat 51, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium