Diplomas

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"The product knowledge and education you receive at GIA is internationally respected as the very finest available in the gem and jewelry industry. Personally, I believe there is no better training ground for acquiring truly professional grading and identification skills than GIA."

RALPH DESTINO
Chairman Emeritus
Cartier, Inc.

GIA's Internationally Acclaimed Diploma Programmes in London. Whether your goal is to be a buyer, appraiser, jewellery designer, or superior sales associate, GIA Education has – for over 70 years – turned the passion of students into rewarding careers. The Institute's world-renowned Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) designation is instantly recognised by gem and jewellery professionals as a hallmark of accomplishment, credibility, and distinction without parallel in the industry.

Diploma Programmes include:

  • GRADUATE GEMOLOGIST
  • GRADUATE DIAMONDS
  • GRADUATE COLORED STONES
  • GRADUATE PEARLS
  • ACCREDITED JEWELRY PROFESSIONAL


Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) Diploma Programme

In the courses and classes leading to GIA's Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) diploma, you acquire the grading and identification skills to become a buyer, appraiser, and senior professional in the jewellery industry. Learn how to grade diamonds from the creators of the International Diamond Grading System™. And discover how GIA's acclaimed experts detect treated, synthetic, and natural gemstones. This world-renowned programme provides you with the science and technical knowledge you need to deal in the entire spectrum of diamonds and coloured stones. Whether you learn On Campus or through a combination of GIA's Distance Education courses and Extension classes, you ultimately earn what is widely regarded as the industry's most prestigious professional designation – GIA's G.G. More...

Graduate Diamonds Diploma Programme

On campus, at the Laurence Graff School of Diamond Education, you acquire the technical expertise required to serve the heart of the jewellery industry. You learn directly from the world's largest and most respected diamond grading authority – GIA. Or choose to study through Distance Education, and the same textbooks that GIA teaches with on campus will be delivered straight to your door. Either way, you develop the knowledge and skills to succeed in one of the world's most glamorous sectors of the jewellery industry – diamonds. More...

Graduate Colored Stones Diploma Programme

Sapphires. Rubies. Emeralds. And so many more. To capitalize on growing consumer interest in the coloured stone market, a solid foundation in the grading and identification of gemstones is absolutely essential. GIA's Graduate Colored Stones diploma programme will teach you how to "deal in colour" with the sharp insight of a true jewellery professional. In this acclaimed diploma programme, you learn how to make lucrative coloured stone sales presentations with confidence. And you develop the crucial skill of identifying the common and the more unusual gemstones found in today's marketplace. Moreover, by learning GIA's Colored Stone Grading System, you discover how to judge the quality of the stones you buy and sell. And that could make the difference between a poor business year – and a great one! More...

Graduate Pearls Diploma Programme

Pearls captivate and fascinate. These "stones from the sea" emerge from nature in a beautifully finished condition and can be admired and adorned without much fashioning.

Dive into the wonder of pearls and find new profit in the full range these timeless gems provide. GIA's Graduate Pearls Diploma Programme gives you a comprehensive foundation in pearls, the pearl market, and pearl grading. Developed with the generous support of the South Sea Pearl Consortium, Perles de Tahiti G.I.E., and the Japan Pearl Exporters Association, this programme is where you learn all the product knowledge and grading skills you need to buy inventory, build confidence, and increase profits.
You also learn GIA's Pearl Value Factors, which help you evaluate, buy, and sell pearls at the retail level. And you focus on natural and cultured pearls – the differences, the benefits, and the beauty. What's more, special attention is also paid to post-harvest treatments, imitation pearls, and pearl testing. So you can travel to the pristine waters off the Australian coast or the Gambier Islands – for a modern day equivalent of buried treasure.

At the conclusion of this program, you're better prepared to communicate with wholesalers and retail clients as you build your pearl business. More...

The Accredited Jewelry Professional (A.J.P.) Diploma Programme

Specially designed for sales professionals, GIA's Accredited Jewelry Professional (A.J.P.) diploma Programme focuses exclusively on essential product knowledge and proven sales techniques. You learn everything you need to know to sell more diamonds, more coloured stones, and more jewellery right away. There are no technical grading or identification lessons, just "real world" product knowledge you need on the sales floor. Become conversational in the language of jewellery. Develop the confidence to stand in front of a customer, provide accurate descriptions of jewellery, and deliver compelling sales presentations.

With Distance Education, you learn all the "Essential" information you need – in an environment that's convenient for you. When you earn an Accredited Jewelry Professional diploma, you enter the marketplace with practical, applicable skills – plus all the trust and credibility conferred by a GIA credential. More...