Graduate Diamonds Program

The tremendous, treasured and timeless diamond.

Discovered about 3,000 years ago and named after the Greek word for “invincible,” diamond has been described as “a girl’s best friend” that “lasts forever” and represents over half of all jewelry sales. Diamonds live at the heart of the most glamorous sector of the jewelry industry.

In the GIA Graduate Diamonds diploma program, you master the world of diamonds. You learn to use the GIA International Diamond Grading System™ and the 4Cs directly from their creators. You’ll explore the diamond industry at every level.

Under the trained eye of a GIA instructor, on-campus students train with over 200 actual diamonds. Similarly, Distance Education students spend over 18 hours practicing grading techniques with actual diamonds selected and graded by the GIA Laboratory. Both methods of learning provide a solid foundation of diamond knowledge that will serve you throughout your career.

Whether you decide to become a diamond wholesaler, retail sales professional, or jewelry buyer, you’ll be able to speak the language of diamonds across the world.

The Diamonds and Diamond Grading course is now available through eLearning. Watch the video to experience the features of our online courses.

Program at a Glance

Credential You Earn
GIA Graduate Diamonds diploma

Program Highlights

Learn how to:
Grade diamonds in the D-Z color range
Detect synthetics, treatments, simulants and fracture-filled diamonds
Use the 4Cs to promote diamond value.
Confidently speak the language of diamonds to your customers, suppliers, and vendors

Learning Methods

Distance Education + Lab Classes
On Campus

Program Requirements

• Diamond Essentials - eLearning
• Diamonds & Diamond Grading- eLearning
• Diamond Grading Lab class

• Graduate Diamonds Program - 7 week continuous program or 23 weeks if taken at night. (New York only)

Tuition

$2,680 approximately = Distance Education + Lab Class
$5,400 approximately = On Campus

See Fee Schedule for additional fees including applicable books, materials, and taxes.