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

Featured Course

Business Development Strategies - Marketing

GIA's Business Development Strategies, with a focus on Marketing, is an interactive class designed to help jewellery business professionals manage marketing campaigns successfully and drive their business forward.

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N e w s & E v e n t s

2012 Course Schedule is online. Choose the class that best fits your needs.

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Join us for the next GIA London Open Evening - April 11th, 2012

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Next GIA London Alumni Event: Jane Perry: The Traditional Jewellery of Europe - May 2nd,

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