Alumni

The GIA Alumni Association's goal is to help its members reach their highest professional potential by providing networking opportunities and a forum for career advancement through up-to-date educational seminars given by today's leading gemmologists and scientists. It promotes continuing education and strong relationships among colleagues, GIA students and industry members for the strength and benefit of the gem and jewellery trade.

Do I qualify as a member of the GIA Alumni Association?

Take a GIA programme, receive a passing grade on the final exam, and you immediately become a member of the GIA Alumni Association. It's that simple.

If you qualify as a GIA Alumni Association member, please e-mail us to update your information and let us know if you would like to receive e-mails on events and chapter meetings; GIA's bi-weekly electronic newsletter, the Insider, and The Loupe: GIA World News.

Alumni Chapters

More than 30 Alumni chapters worldwide support the mission of the Alumni Association. Chapters provide educational seminars, workshops, field trips, and meetings as well as camaraderie, networking and affiliation to their members. Click on one of the links below for a Chapter nearest you.






London Chapter Alumni Events

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Please visit the News and Events Section of this website for information on upcoming Alumni Association Events in London.

Create a GIA Alumni Association Chapter

Quick, Easy Steps to a New Alumni Chapter

GIA's new "Quick Start Guide: Create a GIA Alumni Association Chapter," makes it easier than ever to launch a new Alumni Chapter. The 12-page guide takes you through three simple steps to start and maintain a new chapter. It also outlines chapter responsibilities, including meetings and contact with GIA; Web site links to GIA; officer recognition; alumni programs and services; guidelines on liability, use of names, trademarks and copyrights; and information on GIA's new Alumni Awards program.

Download a PDF version to get started right away.