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

Business Development Strategies

As a public benefit institute, part of GIA's responsibility is to provide services to help the trade develop. This is even more important now.

The GIA Business Development Strategies, is an

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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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GIA London Alumni Event: David Callaghan - October 26th

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Next GIA London Alumni Event: Hazel Forsyth FSA - Rediscovering the Cheapside Hoard - February

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