Established in 1931The World's Foremost Authority in Gemology™

What is GIA?

Established in 1931, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is the world's foremost nonprofit institute of gemmological research and learning.

Education

Worldwide - for over 70 years - each of the Institute's world-renowned Diplomas turned the passion of students into exciting and rewarding careers in the gem and jewellery industry.

Featured Course

Diamond Grading Lab Class

Learn how to judge and grade clarity, colour, and cut quality factors of round brilliant diamonds.

Recognise the most common diamond features, and spend over 18 hours practising grading

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N e w s & E v e n t s

GIA South Africa officially opens Feb. 21 in Johannesburg

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GIA's Gems & Gemology: Winter Issue features Newest CVD Synthetic Diamonds, Zambian Tourmaline

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Next GIA Alumni Event: Reinforcing Consumer Confidence in Diamond and Gold Jewellery

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