China to get diamond education from DeBeers
Launches diamond education Partnership with NGTC Collaborates to meet Industry stakeholders need De Beers Group announce, it has officially launched its education partnership with the National Gemstone Testing Centre (NGTC), China’s leading authority in the testing and inspection of gems and jewellery, extending the accessibility of De Beers Group’s diamond education courses to students in China. The partnership, which was officially launched at the Beijing Jewellery Show in China on 13 December, will provide a variety of diamond education courses, supporting the needs of multiple groups across the diamond industry. Courses will focus on a range of content, including: 1: Insight into the diamond pipeline from start to finish, supporting the ability of participants to develop knowledge for commercial purposes, such as with sales presentations in a retail environment. 2: Lab-based courses to examine how to grade polished diamonds to a professional standard.