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GIA Diplomas

Graduate Gemologist®

One of the most prestigious credentials in the industry, the GIA Graduate Gemologist programme gives you the comprehensive knowledge of diamonds and coloured stones you need to succeed anywhere in the jewellery business. You’ll gain both technical expertise and practical skills to evaluate gemstones by the 4Cs (color, clarity, cut, and carat weight), the International Diamond Grading System™, and the Colored Stone Grading System.

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GIA Diplomas

Graduate Gemologist®

One of the most prestigious credentials in the industry, the GIA Graduate Gemologist programme gives you the comprehensive knowledge of diamonds and coloured stones you need to succeed anywhere in the jewellery business. You’ll gain both technical expertise and practical skills to evaluate gemstones by the 4Cs (color, clarity, cut, and carat weight), the International Diamond Grading System™, and the Colored Stone Grading System.

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Program Description

The GIA Graduate Gemologist diploma program delivers a comprehensive gemmology education on diamonds and coloured stones. Using the latest gemmological equipment, you will work with real diamonds and gemstones under the trained eyes of GIA instructors. Through extensive lab work, you will practice identifying and grading diamonds and coloured stones in an efficient, accurate and consistent manner. Skills taught include evaluating a diamond’s proportions; distinguishing natural, treated and laboratory-grown gemstones; and using the GIA Colored Stone Grading System to determine gemstone quality.

What Will You Learn

Develop in-depth, hands-on experience with the GIA International Diamond Grading System™ and the 4Cs (color, clarity, cut and carat weight)

Grade diamonds in the D-to-Z color range.

Build a knowledge base about coloured stones and the coloured stone market.

Jiya Chabra

Student, Jewellry Design

Use gemological equipment effectively to identify gemstones.

Use the GIA Colored Stone Grading System to evaluate gemstone quality.

Identify gemstone characteristics, simulants and treatments, and recognise when advanced testing is required.

Jiya Chabra

Student, Jewellry Design

Develop in-depth, hands-on experience with the GIA International Diamond Grading System™ and the 4Cs (color, clarity, cut and carat weight)

Grade diamonds in the D-to-Z color range.

Build a knowledge base about coloured stones and the coloured stone market.

Use gemological equipment effectively to identify gemstones.

Use the GIA Colored Stone Grading System to evaluate gemstone quality.

Identify gemstone characteristics, simulants and treatments, and recognise when advanced testing is required.

Ideally Suited For

Diamond Manufacturer

Jewellery Manufacturer

Loose Diamond / -Coloured Stone Buyer and Seller

Jewellery Retailer and Wholesaler

Lab and Research Professional

Any individual aspiring for a career in the gem and jewellery industry

Topics Covered

Diamonds & Diamond Grading

Judge and grade diamonds by the 4Cs and color.

Coloured Stones & Coloured Stone Grading

Learn the characteristics of coloured stones, with a focus on ruby, sapphire, and emerald.

Gem Identification

Identify more than 60 species of gemstones, distinguish naturally from laboratory-grown gems, and detect gem treatments.

Equipment & Instrumentation

Learn diamond identification and grading skills GIA graders use.

Treatments, Laboratory-Grown & Imitations

Identify gemstones that have been laboratory-grown, treated or are imitations.

Markets & Supply Chains

Understand how market factors and the supply chain affect value.

* Disclaimer -The programme dates and venue are subject to change without prior notice.

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