• A student checks a replica diamond during a diamond masterclass hosted by Forevermark in Dubai. Sarah Dea / The National
    A student checks a replica diamond during a diamond masterclass hosted by Forevermark in Dubai. Sarah Dea / The National
  • Liz Mearing, the head of Forevermark retail training, demonstrates to Ala Ahmed how to sort rough diamonds. Sarah Dea / The National
    Liz Mearing, the head of Forevermark retail training, demonstrates to Ala Ahmed how to sort rough diamonds. Sarah Dea / The National
  • Rough brown diamonds on display during Forevermark's diamond masterclass in Dubai. Sarah Dea / The National
    Rough brown diamonds on display during Forevermark's diamond masterclass in Dubai. Sarah Dea / The National
  • Rough blue diamonds ready for sorting during Forevermark's diamond masterclass in Dubai. Sarah Dea / The National
    Rough blue diamonds ready for sorting during Forevermark's diamond masterclass in Dubai. Sarah Dea / The National
  • Various rough diamonds ready for sorting during Forevermark's diamond masterclass in Dubai. Sarah Dea / The National
    Various rough diamonds ready for sorting during Forevermark's diamond masterclass in Dubai. Sarah Dea / The National
  • Rough diamonds during Forevermark's diamond masterclass in Dubai. Sarah Dea / The National
    Rough diamonds during Forevermark's diamond masterclass in Dubai. Sarah Dea / The National
  • A Kimberlite rock, above, best known for sometimes containing diamonds. Sarah Dea / The National
    A Kimberlite rock, above, best known for sometimes containing diamonds. Sarah Dea / The National
  • Rough diamonds during Forevermark's diamond masterclass in Dubai. Sarah Dea / The National
    Rough diamonds during Forevermark's diamond masterclass in Dubai. Sarah Dea / The National
  • A cut and polished yellow diamond, which is also called canary diamond. Sarah Dea / The National
    A cut and polished yellow diamond, which is also called canary diamond. Sarah Dea / The National
  • A 291-carat rough yellow diamond. A yellow diamond becomes more expensive as its yellow hue get deeper. Sarah Dea / The National
    A 291-carat rough yellow diamond. A yellow diamond becomes more expensive as its yellow hue get deeper. Sarah Dea / The National
  • A 15-carat fish shaped diamond. Sarah Dea / The National
    A 15-carat fish shaped diamond. Sarah Dea / The National

In pictures: Mastering diamonds in Dubai


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Damas, the jewellery and watch retailer, recently held a two-day diamond masterclass hosted by Forevermark to build awareness and develop diamond knowledge among its key customers and employees in the UAE.