With the knowledge you gain from this assignment, you’ll be able to:
- Understand the importance of diamond grades and how they relate to value
- Interpret and effectively communicate the meaning of diamond grading reports
- Understand how diamond grading reports are used by wholesale and retail professionals and appraisers
- Relate knowledge of diamond formation and mining to an understanding of diamond value

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This piece of diamond rough fresh from the mine will soon make its way to the dynamic
diamond market.