GIA has been working in Italy for more than fifteen years. Italy is known for it's tradition of excellence in the
jewelry arts and is a world leader in design and creativity.
Our school is housed on the first floor of Palazzo Bartolini Salimbeni, a beautiful 16th century building,
designed and built by the Florentine architect Baccio d'Agnolo, located in Piazza Santa Trinita 1, on the famous
via Tornabuoni, home to some of the most important world renowned jewelers and designer boutiques including
Salvatore Ferragamo, Tiffany & Co., Bulgari, Gucci and Cartier.
Students studying in GIA Florence can avail themselves of all the marvelous treasures the city has to offer.
No other city in the world can boast of such cultural heritage. It is the perfect setting to offer the
prestigious GIA Graduate Gemologist Diploma.
Dott. Ing. Federico Stocco G.G.
GIA Florence Director
