Graduate Gemologist Program

The most advanced gemological training

Learn how to grade diamonds from the creators of the International Diamond Grading System™ and the inventors of the 4Cs. Discover how to identify and detect treated, synthetic, and natural gemstones.

Develop the skills to buy and sell diamonds and colored stones with insight and confidence. And do all of this while earning the gem and jewelry industry’s most prestigious and coveted professional credential – the GIA Graduate Gemologist diploma.

The Graduate Gemologist diploma program gives you a solid balance of technical knowledge and the practical grading and identification skills you need to become a buyer, appraiser, retailer, and senior professional across the entire gem and jewelry industry.

Program at a Glance

Credentials You Earn
GIA Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) diploma
GIA Graduate Diamonds diploma
GIA Graduate Colored Stones diploma
Gemologist diploma (Distance Education only)

Program Highlights

Learn how to:
Understand the 4Cs effect on diamond value
Grade diamonds in the D-Z color range
Use gemological equipment to grade and identify gemstones
Detect synthetics, treatments, simulants and fracture-filled diamonds
Confidently speak the language of diamonds and colored stones to your suppliers and vendors
Knowledgeably guide your customers through the buying process

Learning Methods

Distance Education + Lab Classes
On Campus

Program Requirements

• Diamond Essentials
• Diamonds & Diamond Grading
• Colored Stone Essentials
• Colored Stones
• Gem Identification
• Diamond Grading Lab class
• Colored Stone Grading Lab class
• Gem Identification Lab class

• Graduate Gemologist Program - 26 week continuous program

Tuition

$7,800 approximately = Distance Education + Lab Class Option
$17,400 approximately = On Campus Option

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