GIA London Open Day

At a Glance

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Who can attend?

Anyone with an interest in jewellery and gemmology. Doors are open to everyone. Just e-mail us to tell us you are coming.

Do I have to RSVP?

We would really appreciate if you could send us an e-mail, but it is not compulsory.

What time should I come?

Any time between 12pm and 6pm. But if you are interested in listening to one of the scheduled talks, make sure you come at the right time.

Next GIA London Open Day - part of London Jewellery Week 2010

GIA London opens its doors to visitors this summer! We would like to welcome you to Open Day on

Friday, June 11th
12pm to 7pm

at the GIA London Campus
104 Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3LA

Come and visit the school and enter the world of gemstones, jewellery design and business.

How to find us?

Closest Tube: Tottenham Court Road. Take exit No.3 and follow the signs for the British Museum. These will lead you to Great Russell Street. GIA London is at No.104 opposite the Bloomsbury Hotel.

RSVP by phone (+44 (0) 207 813 4321) or e-mail us.


The GIA London Open Day Raffle

Remember to provide us with your business card or contact details on the day for your chance to win the GIA Open Day Raffle! The raffle is free and you can be the winner of one of the following fantastic prizes:

  • 1st Prize: GIA Bejewelled Calculator

A beautiful and stylish calculator to be displayed on your desk with pride.

  • 2nd Prize: GIA Note-jotter Wallet with Calculator

A handy and practical companion for trips and business meetings.

  • 3rd Prize: A GIA Crystal Globe

A distinctive crystal globe. A perfect accessory for any desk. 



What is happening on the day?

12pm - Start of Open Day: Meet the staff

1pm - Gemmology Talk: What is Gemmology?

2pm - Gemmology Talk: The Essential Guide to Diamonds

2pm - Business Talk: Global Trends in the Jewellery Business

3pm - Gemmology Talk: The Allure of Coloured Stones

4pm - Gemmology Talk: The Essential Guide to Jewellery

4pm - Business Talk: Global Trends in the Jewellery Business

All day - Open classrooms

All day - Book sale

All day - Staff and Instructors available to answer your questions

All day - e-Learning demonstrations