Graduate Gemologist
Diamond grading with the GIA system, colored stone grading, and identification of more than 60 gem species, including natural versus laboratory-grown.
Program detailsGIA School of Gemology & Jewelry Arts
Gem and jewelry education programs
Diplomas in gemology and jewelry arts, on campus in Carlsbad, New York and London, or online at your own pace with hands-on lab classes.
Gemology programs
Graduate Gemologist is GIA's flagship diploma. It combines Graduate Diamonds and Graduate Colored Stones, and you can take either one on its own.
Graduate Diamonds
The 4Cs, GIA diamond grading procedures, and detecting treatments, simulants and laboratory-grown diamonds.
On gia.eduGraduate Colored Stones
More than 60 species with a focus on ruby, sapphire and emerald, using the GIA Colored Stone Grading System.
On gia.eduGraduate Pearls
Akoya, South Sea, Tahitian and freshwater pearls, graded with GIA's 7 Pearl Value Factors.
Online optionsJewelry arts programs
Bench, design and CAD training on campus, with your own workstation and tools.
Graduate Jeweler
Fabrication, repair, casting, stone setting, polishing and laser welding, ending in a capstone bench test.
On gia.eduJewelry Design & Technology
Hand and digital rendering, CAD in Rhino and ZBrush, 3D printing and manufacturing, ending in a portfolio exhibition.
On gia.eduJewelry Design
Drafting, shading, design theory and rendering gems and metal, with hand and digital portfolios.
On gia.eduCAD/CAM for Jewelry
CAD modeling, rendering, and additive and subtractive manufacturing for jewelry technicians.
On gia.edu1931GIA founded as a nonprofit
165,000+Alumni Collective members
83%Carlsbad GG graduation rate (ACCSC data)
60+Gem species studied in GG
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