Online Division

Online gemology courses

Self-paced online courses that start the first Tuesday of each month, paired with hands-on lab classes at GIA campuses or remotely for gem identification.

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Online diplomas

Graduate Gemologist Online

3 courses + 3 lab classes · up to 6 years

Diamonds & Diamond Grading, Colored Stones, Gem Identification, each with its lab.

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Graduate Diamonds Online

1 course + 1 lab class · up to 2 years

Program total about $4,395 as published in the 2027 catalog.

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Graduate Colored Stones Online

2 courses + 2 lab classes · up to 4 years

Colored Stones and Gem Identification with their labs.

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Applied Jewelry Professional

3 online courses, or 5 days in person

Diamond, Colored Stone and Jewelry Essentials for retail associates, makers and career changers.

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Online course fees, 2027 catalog

CourseTotal charges
GEM 230 Diamonds & Diamond Grading$2,000.00
GEM 220 Colored Stones$2,700.00
GEM 240 Gem Identification$4,400.00
GEM 230L Diamond Grading Lab (Carlsbad)$2,392.54
GEM 240LR Gem Identification Lab (Remote)$2,479.12

You enroll and pay course by course. Online courses and lab classes are not eligible for federal aid.

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Not sure whether online or on campus fits your schedule? Shipley can help you compare, then pass the details to an advisor.

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