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 over 70 years - each of the Institute's world-renowned Diplomas turned the passion of students into exciting and rewarding careers in the gem and jewellery industry.

Featured Course

Computer Aided Design

CAD/CAM MATRIX®

Discover the ease and time-efficiency of Matrix – a 3-D CAD software programme designed specifically for the jewellery industry. Through automated builder menus, you're able to pre-calculate dimensions and have

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N e w s & E v e n t s

GIA Boosts its visibility at IJL 2008 achieved by offering free seminars, gemmology workshops and

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GIA Scholarship Opportunities Abound for 2009 Applications Accepted Now Through Oct. 15

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Next GIA Alumni Event: Al Gilbertson - Evolution Of The Ideal

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