Description
- Chemical and Physical properties of Diamond.
- Optical properties and internal and external features
- Natural and synthetic gems used to simulate Natural Diamond
- Key ID features of most common Imitations: CZ and Synthetic Moissanite
- The use of loupe and microscope in diamond identification
- Fluorescence as screening tool for ID of natural diamond and imitations
Branko Deljanin (CGL, Vancouver, Canada) B.Sc., GG, FGA, DUG is a research gemologist and instructor with extensive experience in advanced testing of diamonds and gemstones to determine origin of color.