WHAT ARE LAB CLASSES?
Lab classes travel to cities throughout the world and help continue your professional education.
You work with actual diamonds and other gemstones, use professional equipment, and benefit from individualized
attention by having one of GIA's internationally renowned instructors on site.
Distance Education students working toward GIA's Graduate Gemologist diploma take Lab classes to fulfill
the practical requirements of the program. Classes are similar to the "lab sessions you may have taken in
high school or college. Constantly updated to keep you ahead of the competition, Lab classes give you
the practical experience you need, such as grading a diamond, identifying a gemstone, or distinguishing natural
stones from synthetics and simulants. In no more than 5 days you learn "real world" skills you can start using
immediately
WHO CAN ENROLL?
Anyone can take a class. Take Lab classes as a way to continue your education in the jewelry industry
and update your professional skills. If you're a Distance Education student working toward GIA's Graduate
Gemologist diploma, you'll need Gemology Lab classes to meet the practical requirements of your program.
You can take these classes in any order, at any time before, during, or after your Distance Education courses.
As a newcomer to the jewelry industry, you can use Lab classes as a great way to discover the exciting
world of diamonds, gemstones, and jewelry. Whether you're enrolled in a diploma program or interested in taking
just a single class as a personal learning opportunity, you'll find Lab classes are perfect.
WHAT LAB CLASSES DO I NEED FOR MY G.G.?
To complete your Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) diploma program through Distance Education, you must
complete 3 GIA Gemology Lab classes:
Diamond Grading,
Gem Identification and
Colored Stone Grading.
GEMOLOGY LAB CLASSES
