Gemological Institute of America

 
5345 Armada Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008

The largest nonprofit institute of gemological research and learning worldwide, the Gemological Institute of America's main campus is located in Carlsbad, California. Established in 1931, GIA is considered the world's foremost authority in gemology.

GIA is home to the Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) diploma - in-depth, technical training in gemology with lab and classroom instruction - which is the mark of a senior professional in the jewelry industry. The Gemological Institute of America also offers courses in jewelry design and manufacturing arts and is home to an acclaimed school of business.

The Accredited Jewelry Professional (A.J.P.) program is offered through Gemological Institute of America's distance education program to sales-oriented individual seeking product knowledge to sell jewelry effectively.

Quick Facts:
  • GIA is the creator of the 4Cs of diamond value - color, clarity, cut, and carat weight.

  • The largest gem and jewelry library in the world is at the GIA.

  • Gemological Institute of America has graded such celebrated stones as the Hope Diamond, the Steinmetz Pink, the Taylor-Burton Diamond, and the De Beers Millennium Star.

  • With additional training, professionals who earn diplomas from the Gemological Institute of America can become certified gemologist and appraisers or registered jewelers and suppliers of the American Gem Society.
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