Diamond Gemstone Shapes And Practical Applications Guide Training

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and describe the characteristics of standard diamond shapes (e.g., round brilliant, princess, emerald) and fancy shapes (e.g., pear, marquise, heart).
• Apply knowledge of diamond shape properties to recommend appropriate shapes for specific jewellery designs and settings.
• Analyse the impact of diamond shape on brilliance, fire, and overall visual appeal.
• Evaluate the practical considerations of diamond shape in terms of durability, wearability, and cost.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues about diamond shape options and their applications.
• Implement best practices for handling, storing, and presenting diamonds of various shapes in a retail or appraisal environment.

Target Audience

This course is designed for jewellery industry professionals, including retailers, designers, appraisers, and gemologists, as well as individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge of diamond shapes for personal or professional development.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Learners practise identifying diamond shapes using real and imitation stones, evaluate shape suitability for given settings, and role-play shape selection in a sales scenario. These hands-on activities reinforce theoretical knowledge and develop practical evaluation skills.

Practical Activities

• Shape Identification and Characterisation — Learners examine a set of loose diamonds and simulants, identifying each shape and noting key visual characteristics. (1h)
• Shape Suitability for Jewellery Settings — Learners match diamond shapes to pre-designed jewellery mounts and justify their choices based on shape characteristics and setting constraints. (1h)
• Sales Consultation Role-Play — In pairs, learners role-play a sales consultation where the customer requests a specific shape; the learner recommends alternatives and explains trade-offs. (1h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.