Established in 1931, the nonprofit Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is the world's foremost authority in gemology. GIA's mission is to ensure the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, and professionalism through education, research, laboratory services, and instrument development.


GIA OFFERS YOU 3 WAYS TO LEARN

Whether you choose to learn through GIA on Campus, Distance Education, or Lab, you belong to GIA's internationally respected tradition of knowledge and integrity. With GIA it doesn't matter if you're around the corner, or around the world, a prestigious GIA diploma is conveniently within your reach.


ON CAMPUS
With the benefit of limited class size and expert personalized instruction, Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) students learn by examining over two thousand stones in a classroom setting.

DISTANCE EDUCATION
Learn in the convenience of your home or office. GIA's acclaimed course material can be sent straight to your door. And using our website, you can submit assignments, receive results, and monitor your progress all online with just a few computer keystrokes. That means you earn professional credibility and confidence without disrupting your life.

LAB CLASS
Lab classrooms help you to develop the practical hands-on skills of a true gem and jewelry professional. You work with actual diamonds and other gemstones, use the latest equipment, and benefit from individualized attention by having a GIA instructor on-site. Classes are similar to the "lab" sessions you may have taken in school.