How do I become a GIA?
What does this mean? GIA, or the Gemological Institute of America, is THE training authority in the American jewelry industry. To earn a Graduate Gemologist degree from the GIA, you must complete and pass five course studies and three lab classes, and then pass a comprehensive final exam.
What is GIA program?
The general intellectual aptitude (GIA) gifted program is for students who have qualified through the gifted screening and identification process. These students need the challenge of a curriculum with highest rigor and expectations that will meet the students’ social, emotional, and academic needs.
What are the GIA grades?
What is the GIA diamond grade scale? The GIA scale measures the color grade of diamonds, size, position, and nature of the diamond, as well as the other three C’s of diamond grading: carat, clarity, and diamond “cut” grade. There are 11 different grades in the GIA diamond grading scale.
What education is needed to become a gemologist?
A gemology career requires no formal college degree. However, you’ll need to take some trade classes to receive your certification. The International Gem Society offers an online Professional Gemologist certification course. The Gemological Institute of America offers a Graduate Gemologist program.
What is GIA stand for?
the Gemological Institute of America
GIA stands for the Gemological Institute of America. But when you hear the words “GIA certified” or “GIA certified diamond”, both terms are technically incorrect. This is because GIA does not “certify” or appraise any diamonds, it grades them.
What does GIA stand for?
Where can I take lab classes at Gia?
Lab classes are offered at GIA campuses worldwide. The Graduate Diamonds diploma program taken via Distance Education is a combination of two online eLearning courses and one hands-on lab class. Lab classes are offered at GIA campuses worldwide.
Where can I take Lablab classes?
Lab classes are offered at GIA campuses worldwide. The Graduate Colored Stones diploma program taken via Distance Education is a combination of three online eLearning courses and two hands-on lab classes.
What is the GIA Graduate Gemologist diploma program?
One of the most sought-after gemology credentials, the GIA Graduate Gemologist® (GG) Diploma Program is an in-depth, hands-on immersion into the world of diamonds and colored gemstones. The GG is a springboard into many careers throughout the gem and jewelry industry – from gemstone discovery to luxury gem and jewelry sales.
How do I earn my Gia credential through distance education?
Click here to download the requirements guide on how to earn your GIA credential through Distance Education. The Graduate Gemologist ® diploma program taken via Distance Education is a combination of five online eLearning courses and three hands-on lab classes. Lab classes are offered at GIA campuses worldwide.