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

Advanced Gemmology Seminars at IJL: August 31 - September 3, 2008

For the first time ever GIA London will be offering a series of Gemmology Seminars as updates for gem and jewellery professionals at IJL 2008, the UK's only dedicated jewellery

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N e w s & E v e n t s

From GIA's Gems & Gemology: Spring Issue Examines Mozambique Tourmaline, Diamond Treatments

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GIA Advanced Gemmology Seminars to be offered at the International Jewellery London (IJL) Show August

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GIA London Summer School - 16th June - 19th September. Apply today!

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