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The most advanced gemological training
The most advanced gemological training Learn how to grade diamonds from the creators of the International Diamond Grading System™ and the inventors of the 4Cs. Discover how to identify and detect treated, synthetic, and natural gemstones.
Develop the skills to buy and sell diamonds and coloured stones with insight and confidence. And do all of this while earning the gem and jewellery industry’s most prestigious and coveted professional credential – the GIA Graduate Gemologist diploma.
The Graduate Gemologist diploma program gives you a solid balance of technical knowledge and the practical grading and identification skills you need to become a buyer, appraiser, retailer, and senior professional across the entire gem and jewellery industry.
Career Options
- Gemologist
- Auction House Jewellery Specialist
- Coloured Stone Buyer
- Diamond Buyer
- Diamond Manufacturer
- Jewellery Business Owner
- Jewellery Buyer
- Lab and Research Professional
- Retailer
Program Highlights
Learn how to
- Understand the 4Cs effect on diamond value
- Learn how translucent and opaque colored stones are graded for quality
- Grade diamonds in the D-Z colour range
- Use gemmological equipment to grade and identify gemstones
- Detect synthetics, treatments, simulants and fracture-filled diamonds
- Confidently speak the language of diamonds and coloured stones to your suppliers and vendors
- Knowledgeably guide your customers through the buying process
Program At A Glance
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What do I earn? |
Graduate Gemologist Diploma Graduate Diamonds Diploma Graduate Colored Stones Diploma |
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How can I take it? |
On Campus: enrolled as a continuous program or can be taken separately as Diamonds and Colored Stones Programs Distance Education: consists of 8 courses/classes:
PLUS Supervised Comprehensive final exam |
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How long will it take? |
On Campus: 26 weeks (6 months) Distance Education: self-paced between 29 months (typical) and 63 months (maximum time allowed) |