Program Description
GIA’s Applied Jewelry Professional™ is tailored for gem and jewelry professionals seeking to enhance their expertise, as well as enthusiasts eager to delve deeper into their passion. The Applied Jewelry Professional™ (AJP®) diploma programme covers topics including jewellery designs, setting styles, jewellery care and other content that will support the product knowledge of current industry professionals. Students learn basic information about diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires and the GIA clarity grading system.
Other subjects of study include how modern technology is changing the way diamonds are cut, the qualities of precious metals, major jewellery manufacturing methods and the important activities involved in the operation of a retail jewellery store. To enable effective product conversations, examples are provided on how to translate jewellery features into benefits and how to communicate the 4Cs of diamond value to customers. The AJP coursework provides clear and concise information that can be immediately implemented on the job.
What You Earn
GIA Applied Jewelry Professional Diploma
Schedules and Class Hours
On-campus classes are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. over five days.
Instructor-led remote learning programs are scheduled in morning or afternoon sessions from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 pm. or 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. over 10 days.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the GIA International Diamond Grading System™
- Describe how the 4Cs (color, clarity, cut, and carat weight) affect a diamond's value
- Explain the differences between treated, laboratory-grown, and imitation stones to sell with full disclosure
- Understand the steps of the jewellery sales process
- Translate jewellery design, style, and manufacturing features into benefits
- Convey the romance, lore, and characteristics of the most popular coloured gemstones
Program Highlights
- Comprehensive Curriculum: In-depth study of both diamonds and colored stones, including traditional and current industry practices.
- Scientific Foundations: Robust course content based on decades of original research on diamond and colored stone formation, identification, and evaluation.
- Professional Instruction: Instruction team with real gem and jewelry trade experience, solid gemology knowledge base and professional teaching skills.
- Practical application: Hands-on training using professional gemological tools with the GIA 4C Diamond Grading System, gem identification protocols, and the GIA Colored Stone Grading System.
- Industry-Relevant Skills: Knowledge and skills applicable to making informed decisions in gemstone identification, evaluation, and trading.
Occupations May Include
- Jewellery Sales Professional
- Jewellery Assistant Manager
- Jewellery Consultant
- Jewellery Service Advisor
- Assistant Inventory Manager
- Television Shopping Host
- Pawnbroker
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About GIA
Established in 1931, GIA protects the public through gemmological research, education, impartial gem identification and grading services, and instrument development. The world’s foremost authority in gemmology and creator of the 4Cs, GIA sets the standard for determining the quality of diamonds and performs research-based identification of coloured gems and pearls. All of GIA's activities are governed by its mission to serve the public. Learn More
