GIA Catalogue

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

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GIA Courses First Offered in 1931 G.G. Diplomas Introduced in 1948 Robert M. Shipley establishes the Gemological Institute of America in 1931 and immediately begins offering courses in gemology. In 1948, the Institute begins conferring Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) diplomas. The G.G. designation at the end of an individuals name soon gains international recognition as the mark of a senior jewelry professional. Today, as the worlds most respected gem and jewelry educator, GIA boasts more than 300,000 graduates and spans the globe, with branches in Carlsbad (CA), New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, Beijing, Hong Kong, Taipei, Bangkok, Mumbai, Vicenza, Moscow, and London. GIA Invents the Modern Jewelers Loupe In 1934, GIA reigsters a loupe with a triple aplanatic lens. The compound lens, comprising three optical elements with different curvatures, enables jewelers to examine diamonds and other gemstones using hand-held magnification without spherical distortion. The innovation dramatically increases the accuracy and reliability with which jewelers are able to assess the stones they buy and sell. More than a half-century later, GIAs groundbreaking technology remains at the heart of virtually every quality loupe used in the international jewelry industry. GIA Introduces the Vertical Darkfield Binocular Microscope in 1938 In 1938, GIA introduces the first gemological microscope that combines darkfield illumination with binocular magnification. Known as the Diamondscope, it is the first of many GIA innovations in the development of gemological instrumentation. A year later, the Institute patents the darkfield technology and GIAs microscope revolutionizes the practice and study of gemology worldwide. Today, GIA Gem Instruments GemoLite microscopes are used to grade and sell more diamonds and other gemstones than any other microscope in the world. GIA Founder Creates the 4Cs of Diamond Value In the late 1930s, GIA founder Robert M. Shipley creates the famous 4Cs to help the public understand and assess a diamonds overall quality. While experts have long considered Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carat Weight when evaluating diamonds, translating them into an easily understood set of components dramatically helps demystify the diamond buying process for the general public. Today, the 4Cs remain the most popular means of explaining diamond quality to the public. GIAs Liddicoat Introduces the International Diamond Grading System In 1953, GIAs Richard T. Liddicoat develops and presents a revolutionary new grading system that communicates the quality of a diamond regardless of geographic location or language. In a short matter of time, it is internationally adopted as the industry standard and becomes known as the GIA International Diamond Grading System. (Later, Liddicoat earns worldwide recognition as the Father of Modern Gemology.) Today, the GIA DZ color scale and GIAs Flawless I 3 clarity scale are recognized and used by virtually every professional jeweler and diamantaire in the world. GIA Issues the First of its Acclaimed Diamond Grading Reports in 1955 In 1949, the GIA Gem Trade Laboratory (GTL) is established in New York City. In 1955, the Laboratory issues its first diamond grading reports. The Wall Street Journal later states, Every diamond should come with a grading certificate from an accredited gemological laboratory; the jewelers we talked to agree that GIA, an independent nonprofit organization, is the most trustworthy Today, the GIA Diamond Grading Report and GIA Diamond Dossier are regarded by jewelers internationally as the industrys benchmark credentials. GIAs Crowningshield Uses Spectroscopy to Detect Irradiated Yellow Diamonds In 1956, GIAs G. Robert Crowningshield makes a breakthrough discovery in detecting laboratory irradiated yellow diamonds by observing the presence of what is now known as the 595 nm spectral line. The discovery radically improves the industrys ability to detect when a diamonds color has been artificially altered or improved by exposure to radiation. It is one of numerous innovations that help GIA uphold its mission to ensure the public trust in gems and jewelry. Congress and the White House Call Upon GIAs Experts In its capacity as the worlds foremost authority in gemology, GIA is asked by Congress to be among those providing expert testimony before a House Ways and Means subcommittee in 2000. The following year, the Institutes researchers also participate in a special White House Conference on diamonds, Technologies for the Identification and Certification of Diamonds.

Learn from the Worlds Foremost Authority in Gemology - GIA

1931 Robert M. Shipley Sr. establishes the Gemological Institute of America. GIAs correspondence courses are introduced in the U.S. Completion leads to the professional designation: Certified Gemologist.

1940 Richard T. Liddicoat joins staff of GIA, and becomes executive director in 1952. His landmark work at GIA over the ensuing 50 years earns him international recognition as the Father of Modern Gemology.

1949 GIA acquires the Gem Trade Laboratories, Inc. in New York. Begins operation as the Gem Trade Laboratory of the Gemological Institute of America.

1960 GIA publishes the first edition of its Diamond Dictionary. Gains international acceptance as the standard industry reference.

1970 First courses taught overseas.

1981 GIAs Gems & Gemology is redesigned with an expanded full-color format. A formal Editorial Review Board is established. The journal proceeds to win 15 awards for excellence over the next two decades.

1991 GIA hosts first annual Career Fair. Participants include Sothebys, Zales, Ben Bridge Jeweler, and Mayors. Soon regarded as the most important annual recruiting event in the gem and jewelry industry.

2000 GIA and De Beers researchers report the identification criteria for high pressure/high temperature (HPHT) processed diamonds.

2001 Courses become Web-enabled through www.gia.edu.

2002 The Institute launches the GIA School of Business, the only one of its kind to teach real-world skills as they apply specifically for success in the jewelry industry.

2003 GIA researchers play a key role in watershed Gems & Gemology article on the beryllium diffusion treatment of ruby and sapphire.

2004 GIA expands its World Headquarters and Robert Mouawad Campus to cover 30 acres, almost doubling its previous size.

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1931 GIA opens the nations first gemological laboratory in Los Angeles. 1934 First issue of Gems & Gemology (G&G) is published by Shipley. Publication of journal helps earn recognition of gemology as a science. GIA registers loupe with triple aplanatic lens, thereby creating the modern professional jewelers loupe. 1935 Robert M. Shipley Jr. designs the hand-held polariscope, one of many instruments that eventually revolutionize the jewelry trades practices. 1938 GIA introduces the first gemological microscope to combine darkfield illumination with binocular magnification. Technology remains the basis for todays best-selling gemological microscopes.

1941 GIA introduces its Colorimeter and Diamolite (today called DiamondLite), two new groundbreaking instruments developed to increase accuracy and standardize diamond grading conditions, respectively. 1942 U.S. government recognizes GIA as nonprofit center of learning and research. 1947 First issue of The Loupe is published as a newsletter for GIA students. Today, each quarterly issue is distributed to 80,000 jewelry professionals around the world. First edition of Liddicoats Handbook of Gem Identification is published. Eleven further editions of the classic textbook eventually follow. G. Robert Crowningshield joins GIA as a staff instructor; in 1977 he becomes vice president of the GIA Gem Trade Laboratory in New York City. 1948 GIAs East Coast office is established in New York City. GIA researcher Lester Benson publishes landmark article in Gems & Gemology on determining refractive index by using the spot method. GIA confers first Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) diploma. Quickly becomes the designation of a senior professional in the jewelry industry.

1949 Bert Krashes joins GIA, later becomes vice president of GIA Gem Trade Laboratory. 1953 Eunice Miles joins GIA, later becomes the first woman to work in the GIA Gem Trade Laboratory in New York City. Liddicoat creates and introduces new diamond grading and evaluation system. Rapidly gains industry acceptance as the International Diamond Grading System. Today, it is used and recognized by virtually every professional jeweler in the world. 1954 Diamond grading system is introduced in GIA Diamonds course. Continues to serve as a core of current GIA Diamonds & Diamond Grading course. 1955 GIA Gem Trade Laboratory issues its first diamond grading reports. They soon become regarded as the international jewelry industrys benchmark credentials. De Beers donates 1,500 carats of rough diamonds for classroom use. 1956 Crowningshield makes a major breakthrough in detecting laboratory-irradiated, colorenhanced yellow diamonds using the spectroscope.

1961 Glenn Nord joins GIA, becomes president in 1983. 1962 First formal On Campus education program begins in Los Angeles, CA. 1965 Courses are accredited by the National Home Study Council, now known as the Distance Education Training Council (DETC).

1971 GIA programs are translated and administered in Japan. 1973 GIA is accredited by National Association of Trade and Technical Schools, now the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). 1975 William E. Boyajian joins staff of GIA, becomes GIA president in 1986 at age 34. 1978 GIA Education and Laboratory expand greatly during the gem investment era.

1982 GIA marks its 50th anniversary by hosting international summit of the jewelry industrys leaders and innovators at the first International Gemological Symposium in Los Angeles. GIA Alumni Association is established. 1983 Liddicoat becomes GIAs chairman of the board. 1987 GIA-Net, an online education and information network, is launched. Soon becomes GIA Online, and later renamed GIA Virtual Campus. 1987 Worlds largest collection of gemological books and literature (the Sinkankas Collection) is acquired for the GIA Richard T. Liddicoat Gemological Library and Information Center. 1988 GIA grades the famous 45.52-carat Hope diamond. 1989 GIA Korea is established. Thomas C. Yonelunas is named CEO of the GIA Gem Trade Laboratory. 1989 The Richard T. Liddicoat Gemological Library and Information Center is dedicated.

1991 GIA marks its 60th anniversary by hosting the second International Gemological Symposium in Los Angeles. 1992 GIA Italy is established. GIA Taiwan is established. 1993 GIA Thailand is established. 1994 GIA Hong Kong is established. 1996 De Beers selects GIAs Gems & Gemology to publish its groundbreaking article on instruments to identify synthetic diamonds. 1997 GIA Los Angeles is established. 1997 GIA officially moves into its state-of-the-art, 230,000-square-foot facility in Carlsbad, California. The Robert Mouawad Campus opens its doors to students. GIA Moscow is established. 1999 GIA hosts the third International Gemological Symposium in San Diego, California. The Institute launches GIA Insider, its first electronic newsletter. The Accredited Jewelry Professional (A.J.P) diploma program is launched. Specifically designed for retail sales professionals, it meets with unprecedented demand. GIAs founder, Robert M. Shipley, is named Person of the Century by Jewelers Circular Keystone (JCK) magazine.

2001 GIA China is established. GIA participates in White House diamonds conference, Technologies for Identification and Certification. GIA London is established.

2002 GIA unveils the Tower of Brilliance, containing the worlds largest crystal and glass octahedron, donated by D. Swarovski & Co., atop its world headquarters. GIA mourns the loss of its chairman, Richard T. Liddicoat, the Father of Modern Gemology. GIA launches its endowment campaign and receives its first contribution: $1 million from an anonymous donor.

2003 GIA collaborates with The Smithsonian Institution and the Steinmetz Group on the Splendor of Diamonds, an exhibition at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, featuring seven of the worlds rarest diamonds. Legacy of Leadership, a hard-cover book chronicling the fascinating history and impressive achievements of GIA, is published. GIA researchers complete first major gemological study on chemical-vapor deposition (CVD) synthetic diamonds.

2004 GIA New York Education Center moves to Madison Avenue; GIA Los Angeles Branch moves to Culver City, both in response to growth and expansion needs. The Institute launches the GIA Collection and begins building what is destined to become a significant collection of designer jewelry pieces, exquisite gemstones, rare minerals, historic books, and gem reference materials. GIA develops its Junior Gemologist program, providing young students a hands-on introduction to the wonderful world of gemology. GIA India is established in Mumbai. Gems & Gemology becomes the first gemological journal accepted into the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) database, a prestigious online repository of scientific publications used by libraries and researchers worldwide.

pictured (l to r): Robert M. Shipley Sr.; GIAs patented loupe; GIAs hand-held polariscope; GIAs Diamolite; Richard T. Liddicoat; irradiated, color-enhanced diamonds; first edition of GIAs Diamond Dictionary; GIA students learning on campus; detail of GIA course material translated into Japanese; William E. Boyajian; redesigned edition of Gems & Gemology; the Hope Diamond; books from the Sinkankas Collection; cover of JCK; a High Pressure High Temperature processed diamond; the White House; GIAs Virtual Campus; GIA Tower of Brilliance; GIAs School of Business; the late Richard T. Liddicoat; Splendor of Diamonds exhibit brochure; cover of Legacy of Leadership; GIAs World Headquarters; Yellow Orchid brooch. photo credits: Image of JCK courtesy of JCK. Image of Hope Diamond courtesy of Dane Penland/Smithsonian Institution. Image of Yellow Orchid brooch, gift of Mark Patterson.

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Whether you choose to learn through GIA On Campus, Distance Education, or Extension, you belong to GIAs internationally respected tradition of knowledge and integrity. With GIA it doesnt matter if youre around the corner, or around the world, a prestigious GIA diploma is conveniently within your reach. Carlsbad (CA) New York Los Angeles Tokyo Osaka Seoul Beijing Hong Kong Taipei Bangkok Mumbai Vicenza Moscow London

With the benefit of limited class size and expert personalized instruction, Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) students learn by examining over a thousand stones in a classroom setting. While enrolled in GIAs Applied Jewelry Arts diploma program, or its Graduate Jeweler diploma program, students receive oneon-one coaching at their own workbench and develop the skills of a professional jeweler. And those attending GIAs School of Business learn realworld business skills directly from experts who know the intricacies of conducting business in the unique and challenging world of jewelry.

Learn in the convenience of your home or office. GIAs acclaimed course material can be sent straight to your door. And using GIAs Virtual Campus, you can submit your gemological assignments online, receive results instantly, and monitor your progress all with just a few computer keystrokes. And now with GIAs Jewelry Business Management diploma program available online, you can learn the skills of todays top jewelry executives without disrupting your life or taking time off work.

Extension classrooms travel to cities throughout the U.S. and Canada and help you develop the practical hands-on skills of a true gem and jewelry professional. You work with actual diamonds and other gemstones, learn to 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.

GIA Education Catalog Table of ContentsC A R E E R P AT H C A R E E R P AT H C A R E E R P AT H C A R E E R P AT H

Appraiser Diamond Buyer Colored Stone Buyer Jewelry Business Owner Jewelry Buyer Lab and Research Professional Diamond Manufacturer Auction House Jewelry Specialist Retailer

Retail Jewelry Sales Professional Jewelry Manager Jewelry Executive Jewelry Training Officer Loose Stone Dealer Sales Representative Manufacturing Sales Executive

Jewelry Designer Professional Bench Jeweler Manufacturing Executive Quality Control Professional Jewelry Business Owner Stone Setter Model Maker Wax Carver

Jewelry Executive Jewelry Manager Store Owner/Manager Jewelry Designer Appraiser Jewelry Business Owner Jewelry Buyer

GRADUATE GEMOLOGIST [G.G.] DIPLOMA

ACCREDITED JEWELRY PROFESSIONAL [A.J.P.] DIPLOMA

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GIA History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover Mission Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover 3 Ways to Learn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Message from the President of GIA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 What is GIA? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 GIA Diploma Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Graduate Gemologist Diploma Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1315 Graduate Diamonds Diploma Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Graduate Colored Stones Diploma Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Accredited Jewelry Professional Diploma Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Applied Jewelry Arts Diploma Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2627 Graduate Jeweler Diploma Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2829 Combined Diploma Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Comprehensive Studies Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Graduate Gemologist with Jewelry Business Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Applied Jewelry Arts with Graduate Jeweler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Graduate Gemologist with Graduate Jeweler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 GIA School of Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Jewelry Business Management Diploma Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3536

Required Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3738 Principles of Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Accounting Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Ethics and Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Fundamentals of Marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Elective Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3945 Economics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Entrepreneurship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Global Business Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Human Resource Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 International Law and Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Leadership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Managerial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Marketing Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Merchandising Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Retail Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Sales Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 U.S. Business Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Visual Merchandising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

How To Use This Catalog:Simply choose your dream career and see exactly what page details the steps required to achieve it. Each diploma program leads to a rewarding career in jewelry or gemology. You can also read about successful jewelers and gemologists where they started and where they are now. Let your journey begin.

= your CareerGIAs School of BusinessEvery successful jewelry career is built on a solid foundation of business know-how. And whether youve set your sights on becoming a retail store owner, a famous designer, or an influential jewelry executive, GIAs School of Business helps you develop winning management skills that apply specifically to the jewelry industry. Online or On Campus, learn everything you need to turn your dream jewelry career into a real-world business success.COURSE DESCRIPTIONS OVERVIEW

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3 Ways to Learn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Learning On Campus: GIA World Headquarters and Robert Mouawad Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4849 Learning On Campus: New York, Los Angeles, and International Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5051 Distance Education Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5255 GIA Virtual Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Extension Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5659 Instructor Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Board of Governors, Officers, Directors, Academic Staff, and Faculty. . 6263 Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6465 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6667 Licensing and Accreditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Special Information for International Applicants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Curricula Information Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7074 Telephone, Fax, and E-mail Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 International Branches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75, Back Cover How to Apply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Application Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

On the Cover: Front cover photograph courtesy of William Goldberg Diamond Corporation, New York and Krause Advertising, Dallas.

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Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78, 8388 Schedules of Student Charges: On Campus, Extension, and Distance Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7981 Refund Policies: GIA Carlsbad and GIA Los Angeles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Application for Admission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8386 Application for Admission: GIA New York Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8788 Refund Policies: GIA New York Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Student Disclosure Notice: GIA New York Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Schedules: On Campus, School of Business, and Extension . . . . . . . . 9192 Enrollment, Completion, and Placement Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

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Welcome to the jewelry industry opportunities are limited only by your imaginationWilliam E. Boyajian, president of the Gemological Institute of America, invites you to buildPRESIDENTS MESSAGEPAGE

a career of lifelong excitement through GIA.

Like most young people, I was searching for a career that would bring both excitement and lasting enjoyment to my life. Fortunately, for me, I found it in the gem and jewelry industry.

Jewelers in my hometown sang the praises of GIA. They told me that if I wanted just a job, most anything would do. But if I wanted a career one that would be built on a solid foundation of knowledge and integrity then I had to attend GIA. That was 1974. Three weeks after university graduation, I began my courses at the Institute. Eleven years later I became its president. To say that I owe my career to GIA is an obvious understatement.

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Over the years, I have seen GIA grow in size, stature, and importance. Fortified by the groundbreaking discoveries of the GIA Gem Laboratory and GIAs Research division, our gem and jewelry education is the finest available. And our School of Business is quickly garnering attention and respect as the training ground for tomorrows top jewelry executives. As an institution with schools on three continents in 10 countries, were considered the worlds leading gem and jewelry educator. Its our honor and privilege to be involved in the careers of some of the most successful people in the industry.

expert appraiser, a famous designer, a skilled craftsperson, or just about anything you want to be in the gem and jewelry world. The opportunities are limited only by your imagination.

I look forward to welcoming you as a new student and watching your career, and life, develop to full potential with the help of GIA.

William E. Boyajian, President

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What is GIA?

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4CsSeven decades old, GIA richly deserves its recognition as the Harvard of Gemology. The unparalleled training not only establishes your credentials but launches you into a network of interconnected professionals. Chicago Sun TimesEstablished in 1931, GIA is the worlds foremost nonprofit institute of gemological research and learning. Conceived more than 70 years ago in the august tradition of Europes most venerated institutes, GIA discovers (through GIA Research), imparts (through GIA Education), and applies (through the GIA Gem Laboratory and GIA Instruments) gemological knowledge to ensure the public trust in gems and jewelry. GIAs groundbreaking scientific research has been covered for more than seven decades by its award-winning quarterly journal, Gems & Gemology. The Institutes history of education, research, laboratory services, and instrument development reads much like a chronicle of the jewelry industrys own growth and sophistication. With approximately 1,000 employees worldwide, the Institutes scientists, diamond graders, and educators are regarded, collectively, as the worlds foremost authority in gemology.

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GIA is the creator of the famous 4Cs of diamond value (color, clarity, cut, and carat weight). It is also the corporate birthplace of the International Diamond Grading System. Today, GIAs D-Z color-grading scale and GIAs FlawlessI 3 clarity-grading scale are recognized by virtually every professional jeweler and savvy diamond buyer in the world. The Institute is also known for having developed and patented the first modern jewelers loupe.

But at the core of GIAs activities is its commitment to education. In addition to its campuses in Carlsbad, California, Los Angeles, and New York City, GIA now has eleven locations around the world and is considered the unequivocal leader in gemological education. Furthermore, the distinguished G.G. diploma is instantly recognized internationally as the credential of a senior professional in the jewelry industry.

Quoting Cartiers Chairman Emeritus, Mr. Ralph Destino (also Chairman of GIAs Board of Governors), I believe there is no better training ground for acquiring truly professional grading and identification skills than GIA.

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A.J.P.diploma...Every diamond should come with a grading certificate from an accredited gemological laboratory; the jewelers we talked to agree that the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), an independent nonprofit organization, is the most trustworthy. The Wall Street JournalIn addition to the G.G. diploma, GIAs Jewelry Design and Manufacturing Arts courses and the Institutes School of Business continue to earn international recognition for their acclaimed real-world curricula. Internationally, the Institute has distinguished itself as a preeminent source

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of gemological knowledge and integrity. And by extension, the GIA Diamond Grading Report and the GIA Diamond Dossier are considered the worlds premier gemological credentials. Diamonds of all shapes and sizes are sent to the Institute from around the world for analysis and grading.

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Some of the more celebrated stones include: the Hope Diamond (45.52 carats), the Steinmetz Pink (59.60 carats), the Taylor-Burton Diamond (69.42 carats), the Allnatt (101.29 carats), the De Beers Millennium Star (203.04 carats), the Centenary Diamond (273.85 carats), and the Incomparable Diamond (407.48 carats).

GIA is also where the White House and Congress have turned for definitive answers. It is where the bibles of gemology are quite literally written. And where the largest gem and jewelry library in the world is housed. Located at GIAs World Headquarters and Robert Mouawad Campus, the Richard T. Liddicoat Gemological Library and Information

Center contains a growing collection of books, photographic images, international journals, videos, and the renowned Cartier Rare Book Repository and Archives. What is GIA? It is where the molecules of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism bond to create a reaction of extraordinary nonprofit service.

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GIAs World-Renowned Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) Diploma ProgramPAST GIA GRADUATES HAVE GONE ON TO PURSUE CAREERS AS: APPRAISER DIAMOND BUYER COLORED STONE BUYER JEWELRY BUSINESS OWNER JEWELRY BUYER LAB AND RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL AUCTION HOUSE JEWELRY SPECIALIST RETAILER DIAMOND MANUFACTURERCHARLES I. CARMONA, G.G., A.S.A.President Guild Laboratories, Inc.

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My G.G. from GIA has provided me with an accelerated entry into the upper levels of the industry. What I learned in six months was more than some individuals can absorb in 20 years. GIAs educational programs are the basic foundation for a successful career in the industry. GIA graduates have a significant advantage over those without. More than just the gemology training, GIA also teaches the history of the industry, and how to be a professional, all of which have helped me to excel in my business.

Long regarded as the jewelry industrys most prestigious academic credential, GIAs coveted Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) diploma is proof positive that youre fully qualified to take your place among the trades most qualified leaders. Thats because GIAs G.G. teaches you all the grading, identification, and sales skills you need to become a buyer, appraiser, retailer, or senior professional. Whether you learn On Campus or through a combination of GIAs Distance Education courses and Extension classes, you learn skills that are essential to every gem and jewelry professional. Learn how to grade diamonds accurately and consistently. Discover how to detect treated, synthetic, and natural gemstones. And understand how absolute integrity and expert product knowledge can translate into customer trust and increased earning power. The best part is, you learn it all from GIA the creators of the famous 4Cs and the International Diamond Grading System. And when employers or members of the public see the Institutes G.G. designation at the end of your name, it reassures them that your education is backed by the most trusted nonprofit gem and jewelry organization in the world GIA. For more specific information on different ways to start your career, please see the Curricula Information Chart on pages 70-74.

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DIPLOMA PROGR A M O V E R V I E WIn the courses and classes leading to GIAs prestigious Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) diploma, you acquire the grading and identification skills to become a buyer, appraiser, retailer and senior professional in the jewelry industry. Learn how to grade diamonds from the creators of the International Diamond Grading System. And discover how GIAs acclaimed experts detect treated, synthetic, and natural gemstones. This world-renowned program provides you with the science and technical knowledge you need to deal in the entire spectrum of diamonds

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THE NEXT GENE R AT I O N O F G . G . C O U R S E M AT E RI A LWhen you work toward earning GIAs G.G., you take advantage of the latest instructional innovations, including: page design, updated content, and Web-based technology. The result of these innovations? You learn faster, retain more, and graduate sooner.

System, you acquire the skills required to buy and sell color with the sharp insight of a seasoned jewelry professional. You also learn how to use gemological testing equipment to identify and separate a broad variety of gems. By working with GIAs internationally acclaimed instructors (On Campus and Extension), you grade and identify hundreds of actual diamonds and gemstones, including those considered unusual or challenging.


And you discover how GIAs renowned gemological experts distinguish natural gems from synthetic, treated, assembled, and imitation stones. Plus, when you successfully complete GIAs prestigious Graduate Gemologist program, youre just one course (Jewelry Essentials) away from earning the Institutes Accredited Jewelry Professional (A.J.P.) diploma. This influential credential shows youve learned all the product knowledge and closing skills you need to sell more diamonds, more colored stones, and more jewelry in todays competitive retail marketplace.

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P ROGRAM AT A GLANCEW H AT DO I EARN? H O W C A N I TAKE IT? GIA Graduate Gemologist diploma GIA Graduate Diamonds diploma GIA Graduate Colored Stones diploma Gemologist diploma (Distance Education students only) On Campus Combination of 5 Distance Education courses (Diamond Essentials, Diamonds & Diamond Grading, Colored Stone Essentials, Colored Stones, and Gem Identification) PLUS 3 Extension classes (Diamond Grading, Gem Identification, and Colored Stone Grading) PLUS supervised comprehensive written final exam On Campus: 26 weeks (780 hours) Distance Education: between 29 months (typical) and 63 months (maximum time allowed) PLUS Extension classes (not available as program enrollment package) On Campus: $13,495 Distance Education: $3,990 PLUS Extension classes (see Curricula Information Chart pages 70-74) F O R I N F O R M AT I O N O N P R O G R A M S O F F E R E D T H R O U G H G I A S I N T E R N AT I O N A L B R A N C H E S , S E E PA G E 7 5 .

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The product knowledge and education you receive at GIA is internationally respected as the very finest available in the gem and jewelry industry. Personally, I believe there is no better training ground for acquiring truly professional grading and identification skills than GIA.RALPH DESTINOChairman Emeritus Cartier, Inc.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Learn how the 4Cs (color, clarity, cut, and carat weight) affect diamond value Learn how to use gemological equipment designed to help you grade and identify gemstones Learn the secrets to accurate gem identification Learn how to detect the latest synthetics and treatments Learn how to detect fracture-filled diamonds Understand and translate clarity grades and GIA reports to earn a customers trust and business Discover how to sell treated, synthetic, and imitation stones with full disclosure Learn key product knowledge for selling each popular gemstone, including: rubies, sapphires, and emeralds Turn product features into irresistible benefits that sell Learn how the diamond industry works and how diamonds travel from mine to market Learn how to grade diamonds in the normal color range Learn about treated and fancy colored diamonds Work with fancy cut and mounted diamonds Find out how to sell the legend and romance of diamonds Learn how to promote the best-selling types of diamond jewelry Work with diamond simulants Know how cut affects your buying and selling decisions Describe color in colored stones Understand how gems form and what theyre made of Learn to identify phenomenal colored stones Understand proportion grading and how cut affects light, beauty, and value Learn how translucent and opaque colored stones are graded for quality Gain tips on buying and selling colored stones Learn how to find, plot, and grade clarity characteristics in diamonds Understand a diamonds optical and physical properties Analyze crown, pavilion, and total depth Judge finish details in cut diamonds Learn how to handle diamonds to avoid damage Become familiar with FTC guidelines Learn how and when to use gem lab services Learn cutting styles, as well as how and when to plan recutting

GIAs G.G. diploma program fulfills a portion of the education requirements for the Certified Gemologist title from the American Gem Society (AGS). See page 69 for details.

TO EARN GIAS G.G. THROUGH DISTANCE EDUCATION, YOU NEED TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE:

Required for the Graduate Diamonds diploma program. Required for the Graduate Colored Stones diploma program. See pages 54-55 for Distance Education course descriptions. See pages 56-59 for Extension class descriptions.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: GEM IDENTIFICATION COURSETo complete this course, you must have access to gem tweezers, a 10x loupe or microscope, refractometer with polarizing filter, optic figure sphere, dichroscope, polariscope, and spectroscope. These instruments are not included with the course materials, and must be purchased separately. Or, you can complete your assignments by using these professional tools by enrolling in GIAs Student Lab. Visit www.gia.edu and click on Gem Instruments to view our online catalog. For complete student lab activities, hours, and fees, please visit our Web site.

DILIP MEHTAFounder and President

The best way to learn how to function in a foreign country is to become immersed in its culture. GIAs international campuses afford students the rare luxury of learning the gem and jewelry skills they need in any one of the most important jewelry centers of the world. In effect, the jewelry centers become their second classroom. What better way is there to learn?

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Graduate Diamonds Diploma ProgramPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Grade diamonds using GIAs world-famous International Diamond Grading System Learn how to assess the value of a diamond by using the 4Cs (color, clarity, cut, and carat weight) Learn how to recognize the value of a stone and buy diamonds with the moneymaking insight of a true professional Master the steps of a sale from the greeting through the close Protect yourself and your business by learning how to detect treatments and synthetics Increase sales by using the 4Cs to promote diamond value Detect fracture-filled diamonds and develop a keen eye for buying Discover how to sell treated, synthetic, and imitation stones with full disclosure Learn to overcome customer objections and present merchandise in a compelling manner Learn how to promote the best-selling types of diamond jewelry Understand a diamonds allure and sell its legend and romance Learn to measure a mounted diamond and estimate its weight Understand proportion grading and how cut affects light, beauty, and value Analyze crown, pavilion, and total depth


DIPLOMA PROGR A M O V E R V I E WOn campus, at the Laurence Graff School of Diamond Education, you acquire the technical expertise required to work in the heart of the jewelry industry. You learn directly from the worlds largest and most respected diamond grading authority GIA. Or, instead of learning on campus, you might choose to study through Distance Education and Extension. Have the same textbooks that GIA uses on campus delivered straight to your door. Either way, you develop the knowledge and skills to succeed in one of the worlds most glamorous sectors of the jewelry industry diamonds.

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WHAT YOU LEAR NLearn GIAs International Diamond Grading System and the 4Cs (color, clarity, cut, and carat weight) directly from its creators. Gain a solid foundation of diamond knowledge that will serve you throughout your entire career. On campus you work closely with a GIA instructor, and train with over 200 actual diamonds. Similarly, through a combination of Distance Education courses and Extension classes, you spend over 18 hours practicing grading techniques with actual diamonds that have been carefully selected and graded in GIAs own Gem Laboratory.


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Judge the finish details on a diamond Learn when recutting techniques can enhance a stones appearance and market value

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On Campus On Campus applicants will be placed on a waiting list until 30 days prior to the start of the program, when space availability can be confirmed. Combination of 2 Distance Education courses (Diamond Essentials and Diamonds & Diamond Grading) PLUS 1 Extension class (Diamond Grading) On Campus-Day: 7 weeks (210 hours)/On Campus-Night (NY only): 16 weeks (96 hours) Distance Education: between 7 months (typical) and 18 months (maximum time allowed) PLUS Extension class (not available as program enrollment package)

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Graduate Colored Stones Diploma ProgramDIPLOMA PROGRAM O V E R V I E WRubies. Sapphires. Emeralds. And so many more. To capitalize on growing public interest in the colored stone market, a solid foundation in the grading and identification of gemstones is absolutely essential. GIAs Graduate Colored Stones curriculum will teach you how to deal in color with the sharp insight of a true jewelry professional. Learning On Campus or through a combination of Distance Education and Extension classes, you develop the essential skill of identifying both the common and unusual gemstones found in todays marketplace. Then, by using GIAs Colored Stone Grading System, you discover how to judge a stones quality. And, you learn how to deliver a compelling sales presentation.

W H AT Y O U L E A R NLearn how to distinguish between natural, treated, and synthetic gemstones and work with standard gemological equipment. Then, train and practice grading color, clarity, and cut, by applying GIAs Colored Stone Grading System. Discover which gems are most commercially important, and why. Then translate that information directly to your business. Acquire a comprehensive working knowledge of the Big Three gemstones: ruby, sapphire, and emerald. Plus, gain insight into how the constantly shifting trends in colored stones supply affect gem prices as well as your bottom line. And learn how to sell more colored stone jewelry. Master each step of the sales process from the greeting through the close and discover how the industrys retail leaders turn customer objections into profitable sales.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTSAt age 27, Rahul Kadakia, G.G., became the youngest member of the senior jewelry team at Christies. He has since been promoted to Senior Vice President, Head of Jewelry Department.

Learn key product knowledge for selling each popular gemstone, including rubies, sapphires, and emeralds Master the steps of a sale from the greeting through the close Find out how external market factors affect value Learn how to use essential gemological testing equipment, including: refractometer, polariscope, microscope, and spectroscope Learn aspects of colored stones that affect value Recognize characteristics and value differences among gemstones Learn how wholesalers, gem cutters, and miners judge and market colored stonesstart your career today www.gia.edu800-421-7250EXT 4001

TO EARN GIAS GRADUATE COLORED STONES DIPLOMA THROUGH DISTANCE EDUCATION, YOU NEED TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE:

Find out what gems are made of and how gemologists classify gems Learn how to relate quality, rarity, and color to value Follow colored stones from their sources to the sales counter

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REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: GEM IDENTIFICATION COURSETo complete this course, you must have access to gem tweezers, a 10x loupe or microscope, refractometer with polarizing filter, optic figure sphere, dichroscope, polariscope, and spectroscope. These instruments are not included with the course materials, and must be purchased separately. Or, you can complete your assignments by using these professional tools by enrolling in GIAs Student Lab. Visit www.gia.edu and click on Gem Instruments to view our online catalog. For complete student lab activities, hours, and fees, please visit our Web site.

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On Campus Combination of 3 Distance Education courses (Colored Stone Essentials, Colored Stones, and Gem Identification) PLUS 2 Extension classes (Gem Identification and Colored Stone Grading) On Campus-Day: 19 weeks (558 hours)/On Campus-Night (NY only): 32 weeks (192 hours) Distance Education: between 22 months (typical) and 45 months (maximum time allowed) PLUS Extension classes (not available as program enrollment package) On Campus-Day: $8,800/On Campus-Night (NY only): $8,360 Distance Education: $2,595 PLUS Extension classes (see Curricula Information Chart pages 70-74)

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The Accredited Jewelry Professional (A.J.P.) Diploma ProgramPAST GIA GRADUATES HAVE GONE ON TO PURSUE CAREERS AS: RETAIL JEWELRY SALES PROFESSIONAL JEWELRY MANAGER JEWELRY EXECUTIVE JEWELRY TRAINING OFFICER LOOSE STONE DEALER SALES REPRESENTATIVE MANUFACTURING SALES EXECUTIVESARA MAMOOR, A.J.P.Sales Associate Neiman Marcus Precious Jewelry Department Short Hills, NJ

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Before I received my Accredited Jewelry Professional (A.J.P.) training at GIA, I was embarrassed at my lack of product knowledge. I wanted to be anywhere but standing in front of a client when I couldnt intelligently discuss or differentiate one product from another. My A.J.P. gave me the product knowledge and real-world selling techniques I needed to build my confidence. When I speak, customers listen. I command attention and respect. And I owe it all to GIA.

It has been called the worlds most glamorous retail sector. But contrary to popular belief, jewelry does not sell itself. To close sales you have to know the product as well as its features and benefits. As a sales associate, youre a vital source of information for your customers. To successfully communicate the value of your merchandise, you must be able to back up your sales presentations with comprehensive and reliable product knowledge the kind that earns trust and closes sales. GIAs Accredited Jewelry Professional (A.J.P.) diploma program teaches you the language of jewelry and how to become a leading sales professional in the jewelry industry. It gives you the credibility and prestige customers are looking for as they buy important pieces of jewelry. An A.J.P. designation after your name tells clients and employers that youve earned third-party recognition from the gem and jewelry industrys most trustworthy independent nonprofit organization GIA. In less time than youd imagine, you earn the ultimate mark of a sales professional GIAs A.J.P. For more specific information on different ways to start your career, please see the Curricula Information Chart on pages 70-74.


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A gentleman had been in my store several times looking at diamonds, and had always spoken with the men on the sales staff. When I tried to help him, I could tell he was a bit hesitant. He mentioned that he had a question on the subject of fluorescence. Not only was I able to answer his question, I helped direct him to a more valuable stone. When I mentioned I was a GIA Accredited Jewelry Professional, I could tell that he was impressed with my training and felt more comfortable giving me his business. The next time he came into the store, he asked for me specifically and purchased a three-carat diamond for $40,000!KAREN RIGOLI, A.J.P.Store Manager Lux Bond & Green

Professional (A.J.P.) diploma program focuses exclusively on essential product knowledge and proven sales techniques. You learn everything you need to sell more diamonds, more colored stones, and more jewelry right away. There are no technical grading or identification lessons, just real-world product knowledge you need to close sales. Become fluent in the language of jewelry, and develop the confidence to stand in front of a customer, provide accurate product information of jewelry, and close the sale. When you earn an Accredited Jewelry Professional diploma, you enter the marketplace with practical and relevant skills plus all the trust and credibility conferred by an influential GIA designation at the end of your name.

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When I mentioned I was a GIA Accredited Jewelry Professional, I could tell that he was impressed with my training and felt more comfortable giving me his business.

W H AT Y O U L E A R NThe A.J.P. program comprises three courses: Jewelry Essentials Colored Stone Essentials Diamond Essentials Each Essentials course provides you with clear and concise information that can be easily understood and put into practice right away on the sales floor. Which means youre able to increase sales, your earning power, and your confidence sooner than you ever imagined. With over 70 years of experience in distance education, GIA has mastered the art of using plain language to explain key concepts clearly. The engaging, friendly text and color photographs of the three Essentials courses bring a wealth of sales experience directly into your hands. And full-color reference guides, included with the standard course material, can be used as handy resources whenever you need them at work.

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FRED MOUAWADPresident

GIA not only gave me a solid foundation in gemology, but it also gave me the skills and discipline I needed to make important business decisions.

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It was so convenient to complete my A.J.P. Intensive! The schedule helped me get through the courses in an unbelievably short time. And I learned to close more sales.

BARRY WRIGLEY, A.J.P.Sales Associate Ben Bridge Jeweler, Inc.

COLORED STONE ESSENTIALS COURSEDiscover some of the latest real world techniques that take you through every step of selling colored stones right through the close. Learn how to relate quality, rarity, and color to gemstone value. Plus, get in-depth information on the Big Three gemstones: ruby, sapphire, and emerald. In just 8 short lessons each specially designed for quick learning you get all the sales tips and product knowledge you need to sell color like a professional. You also receive GIAs Essential Colored Stone Reference Guide, which contains helpful and interesting facts on todays most popular gemstones. Turn colored stone product knowledge into hot buttons that sell Learn how to relate quality, rarity, and color to value Follow colored stones from their source to the sales counter Find out which market factors determine value Discover how to sell treated, synthetic, and imitation stones with full disclosure

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DIAMOND ESSENTIALS COURSEIn just 7 lessons, Diamond Essentials gives you all the information

JEWELRY ESSENTIALS C O U R S EPowerful sales are hiding in the design and manufacture of your merchandise. Do you know where to find them? In just 5 short lessons each specially designed for quick learning you discover how to sell virtually any piece of jewelry by recognizing and promoting the benefits that make your merchandise irresistible. Learn which metals and settings are best suited for durability, wearability, and design. Become acquainted with different manufacturing techniques such as casting, die striking, electroforming, and hand fabrication. Plus, keep GIAs Essential Jewelry Reference Guide behind the counter and have all the important information right at your fingertips. Turn metals and manufacturing into irresistible selling points Turn design, style and manufacturing features into benefits that sell Find out which manufacturing techniques create better sight value Discover key selling points for platinum, gold, and silver Understand how karat gold affects appeal and value Understand various cuts and stone settings

and sales tips you need to start selling more diamonds sooner than you ever imagined! Get moneymaking tips on turning product knowledge into sales. Apply the 4Cs to explain appearance and value. Learn which diamond shapes are the most popular, and familiarize yourself with the best-selling types of diamond jewelry. Take full advantage of the real-world sales tips in GIAs Essential Guide to Selling Bridal Jewelry, included with your course material. Understand GIAs International Diamond Grading System, how to read GIA diamond grading reports, and how to use them to close sales Increase sales by explaining the 4Cs (color, clarity, cut, and carat weight) to customers Learn the features and benefits of todays most popular diamond jewelry Translate product knowledge and benefits into a convincing sales presentation Master the steps of a sale and overcome client objections Convert the allure and romance of diamonds into profit

ELI IZHAKOFFChairman and CEO

The Gemological Institute of America is the Harvard of our industry and has been at the forefront of education. Offering that education has made our industry grow, made our industry credible, and given us promise for the future.

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FLEXIBLE CHOICES TO SUIT YOUR LEARNING STYLE1 . T R A D I T I O N A L , S E L F - PA C E D D I S TA N C E E D U CATION A.J.P.Earn industry-wide recognition as a GIA Accredited Jewelry Professional in the convenience of your home or office. This self-paced program of study is ideal for busy sales associates who wish to enhance their skills without disrupting their home or work life. When you choose to earn your GIA Accredited Jewelry Professional diploma through traditional Distance Education, you receive printed course material via express delivery. In other words, youre in total control of where and when you learn. The average completion time for the A.J.P. (through traditional Distance Education) is approximately 3 months. But, you can save time by submitting your assignments online through GIAs popular Virtual Campus. For more information on Virtual Campus, see page 52.

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P ROGRAM AT A GL ANCEW H AT DO I EARN? H O W C A N I TAKE IT? Traditional, Self-Paced A.J.P. Combination of 3 Distance Education courses (Jewelry Essentials, Colored Stone Essentials, and Diamond Essentials) printed course materials GIA Accredited Jewelry Professional diploma A . J . P. I n t e n s i v e O n l i n e Combination of 3 Distance Education courses (Jewelry Essentials, Colored Stone Essentials, and Diamond Essentials) lessons submitted online on a scheduled basis


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The two most important brands we manage are our store name and our sales associate's name. And Ben Bridge Jeweler depends on both brands standing for knowledge and professionalism. Which is why we use GIA to help educate our associates. There's no better gem and jewelry education in the nation.ED BRIDGEPresident and Co-CEO Ben Bridge Jeweler, Inc.

2. A.J.P. INTENSIVE ON L I N E ( 3 5 D AY S ! )The A.J.P. Intensive Online is the perfect way to jump-start a career in the jewelry industry. In just over a month, you gain immediate recognition as a GIA Accredited Jewelry Professional. With GIAs A.J.P. Intensive Online, you receive the same printed course material thats used in GIAs self-paced Distance Education A.J.P. program. You learn the same product knowledge and selling techniques. You just learn them faster. A lot faster. Here youre on a fast paced schedule to complete your assignments. Read the printed text, complete questionnaires online, receive your results, and in just 35 days, have the knowledge and training you need to sell more diamonds and more gemstones. Plus, you have an influential designation GIA's A.J.P. All it takes is Web access and just 35 days. And, as with all GIA Distance Education courses, youll have personal access to instructors via phone and e-mail. Answers to your questions are only a call or a click away.start your career today www.gia.eduPAGE

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GIAs A.J.P. diploma program fulfills a portion of the education requirements for both the Registered Jeweler (RJ) and Registered Supplier (RS) titles from the American Gem Society (AGS). GIAs A.J.P. diploma program and successful completion of GIAs Diamond Grading Extension class meet a portion of the minimum requirements for either title from the AGS. See page 69 for details.

STEPHEN LUSSIERWorldwide Marketing Director The Diamond Trading Company A De Beers Group Company

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Creating something beautiful out of nothing at all. Thats what happens here. In GIAs Applied Jewelry Arts (A.J.A.) diploma program and its Graduate Jeweler (G.J.) diploma program, you have a wonderful opportunity to usher your creation from concept to a finished piece of jewelry. You discover how to channel inspiration, communicate ideas on paper, and fashion designs that are both appealing and practical. Then youve really got something. And what once seemed like magic now seems like art. What more could you ask for?

Enroll in GIAs Applied Jewelry Arts diploma program and Graduate Jeweler diploma program and, in just one year, learn the skills of todays top jewelry design and manufacturing professionals. GIAs new Applied Jewelry Arts (A.J.A.) diploma program teaches you all the design and pre-production fundamentals you need to create custom jewelry professionally. For six months, immerse yourself in an environment filled with art and passion. From day one, you notice something different. Here, the line between fun and work is blurred. This is where you learn how to design jewelry and take your creative vision through every step of the pre-production process. Then, in another six months, learn how to bring your designs and molds to the next stage manufacturing. GIAs Graduate Jeweler (G.J.) diploma program is for those who like to work at a bench more than at a desk. For those who want to work on jewelry not just in it. Sit down and pick up tools of the trade as you learn the art of jewelry manufacturing and repair. Just like in a real trade shop, learn to bring a project from start to finish. For more specific information on different ways to start your career, please see the Curricula Information Chart on pages 70-74.


AJA &GJJewelry Design and Manufacturing Arts Curriculum

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Applied Jewelry Arts (A.J.A.) Diploma ProgramPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTSGIAs Jewelry Design class and CAD/CAM classes, components of GIAs Applied Jewelry Arts diploma program, can be taken separately on campus in Carlsbad, New York, or Los Angeles.


JEWELRY DESIGN

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make a name for yourself in the highly competitive field of jewelry design. In just eight weeks, youll have the creative and technical skills you need to begin an exciting career as a jewelry designer. And, youll have a portfolio of your work to show prospective employers and clients.Students learn to design, produce computer renderings, and create wax models the essential skills of a jewelry design and manufacturing professional.

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Understand jewelry design theory and acquire a working knowledge of jewelry artistry Be able to illustrate the shape, form, and texture of metal Learn how to work with drafting tools Learn how to render a range of faceted and cabochon gemstones and pearls Illustrate rings in five different views


DIPLOMA PROGR A M O V E R V I E WGIAs new Applied Jewelry Arts diploma program teaches you all the design and pre-production fundamentals you need to begin establishing yourself as a true jewelry design and manufacturing professional. Our world-renowned instructors will show you how to tap into your creativity and transform your ideas into beautiful pieces of jewelry. Here, you learn skills in design, computer rendering, wax carving, and casting the crucial first steps in the creation of your jewelry.

INTRODUCTION TO CAD/CAM

Use leading-edge 3-D technology to design jewelry right on screen. Learn to create and re-create jewelry images and models quickly and easily. Look at your designs from every angle in 3-D, while theyre still on the drawing board Virtually eliminate the expensive trial and error stage of design and manufacturing Create accurate and precise models for virtually all types of jewelry, including: pendants, earrings, and rings Understand how parts will fit together before entering the manufacturing stage Fit stones into the model to assess design and durability Learn how to reduce cost and increase efficiency

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WHAT YOU LEAR NThis diploma program takes you beyond the basics. Starting with jewelry design theory, you study the fundamentals of quality jewelry design. Practice drawing, illustrating, and presenting your design ideas just as you would for jewelers or customers. Then, move from the paper rendering to the computer, and get hands-on training with CAD/CAM (computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing) software programs. From there, youre ready to translate your designs from computer to wax. But thats not all. You also learn essential casting and molding processes.

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P ROGRAM AT A GLANCEW H AT DO I EARN? GIA Applied Jewelry Arts diploma GIA Jewelry Design certificate GIA Comprehensive Wax Techniques certificate Letters of completion for: Casting, Mold Making, Introduction to CAD/CAM, Intermediate CAD/CAM, and Advanced CAD/CAM

H O W C A N I TAKE IT? H O W L O N G W I LL IT TAKE?

On Campus in Carlsbad 24 weeks (720 hours)

W H AT I S T H E CHARGE? (Sales tax may be added)

$13,495


One of the greatest pleasures about being involved in jewelry design is being able to help create, shape, and ultimately sell my own personal vision of beauty. For me, that feeling is tremendous and it never loses its magic. Through GIAs Jewelry Design and Manufacturing Arts curriculum, students have the opportunity to experience exactly what thats like. And after they do, they wont want to do anything else.SHELDON KWIATCo-President Kwiat, Roisen and Ferman

I N T E R M E D I AT E C A D / C A M

Learn how to hollow models in preparation for casting Create mirror-image pieces for matched sets Be able to interpret designs and translate them to specifications in wax Practice working with injected wax modelsCASTING

Take your CAD/CAM skills to the next level. Go from simple to sophisticated with shortcuts and quick key techniques that will take your designs far beyond the basic. Learn 3-D CAD software designed specifically for the jewelry industry Use automated builder menus to pre-calculate dimensions and automatically generate designs Spend more time creating and less time calculating Utilize software commands to design rings, heads, bezels, gemstones, diamonds and channels Create renderings with precise measurements for retail and manufacturing use Practice translating design information into custom pieces of unique, alluring jewelryA D VA N C E D C A D / C A M

In this hands-on class, become proficient in several types of casting including horizontal centrifugal casting, tabletop vacuum casting, and chamber vacuum casting.PAGE

Cast various types of jewelry from basic free-form shapes to complex traditional and contemporary jewelry Become proficient in casting techniques including: sprueing, treeing, and casting stones in place Spend time troubleshooting common casting problems for successful casting Learn the unique considerations involved in platinum castingMOLD MAKING

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Learn to quickly and skillfully navigate through different screens and menus. Then, take your designs off the screen and into the manufacturing stage. Learn to design from creation to rendering and finally to wax Create designs you can share with your customers immediately Bring renderings to life from paper to wax Share design and manufacturing ideas with colleagues and vendors Benefit from hands-on learning with an experienced instructor Improve productivity and renderings[Prerequisite: Introduction to CAD/CAM and Intermediate CAD/CAM]

Learn mold making and cutting techniques that are essential to a full service jewelry business. Find out how to avoid common and costly pitfalls Explore the art of vulcanized rubber and R.T.V. (room temperature vulcanizing) mold making and cutting techniques Make molds of various types of jewelry from basic free-form shapes to complex traditional and contemporary jewelry From start to finish, learn the entire process of mold making For more specific information on different ways to start your career, please see the Curricula Information Chart on pages 70-74.

COMPREHENSIVE WAX TECHNIQUES

Learn the fundamentals of wax an early and integral stage in custom jewelry manufacturing. And practice creating wax models for casting and mold making, the next steps in pre-production. Create a wide variety of designs in wax Carve models to fit gemstones and create beautiful pieces of jewelry Use your own designs to make complete models for casting and mold making Learn mass and individual finishing techniques including: tumbling, filing, polishing, and plating Practice hard carving and soft wax techniques Learn additive/subtractive methods

ELIZABETH SHOWERSPresident and CEO

Elizabeth Showers, Inc.

When I started my business, I had two thousand dollars and 12 credit cards. Within 6 years, I had a thriving business, a team of 18 employees, and my jewelry line was being sold in luxury retail stores, including Neiman Marcus. But when I decided to enter the very competitive market of fine jewelry, I knew I needed the design training only GIA could offer. After taking GIAs Jewelry Design class, I learned the skills of todays top jewelry designers. Now Im ready to take my business further than I ever imagined.

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Jewelry Design and Comprehensive Wax Techniques can be taken as individual classes on campus. See page 91 for schedule. Introduction to CAD/CAM, Intermediate CAD/CAM, and Advanced CAD/CAM can all be taken as individual classes. See page 92 for schedule and locations.

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Capitalize on your original creations by making molds for future sales.


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Graduate Jeweler (G.J.) Diploma ProgramDIPLOMA PROGRAM OVERVIEWThe jewelry business is just that a business. And the difference between surviving and succeeding will come down to your knowledge and experience. When you complete this program, you have more than a mere understanding of custom jewelry manufacturing. You have the fundamental skills of a professional bench jeweler. Youll have the ability to transform precious metals and gemstones into beautiful pieces of jewelry. This is what the Graduate Jeweler program is all


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I began my career in the jewelry industry as a sales associate. But after a few years, I discovered that I wanted to do more than sell jewelry I wanted to design it. I enrolled in the Graduate Jeweler program at GIA where I trained under world-renowned instructors. Now, when I stand behind a counter, Im not just selling

about. Its about acquiring the practical skills that will lead you to the creative side of the jewelry industry. In the G.J. diploma program, hands on is how you learn. Just as in a real trade shop environment, you take a project from concept to completion. And you practice with gemstones and precious metals. GIA supplies all the gemstones, karat gold, platinum, and sterling silver you need to complete your assignments.

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jewelry, Im selling my jewelry.GARY JETHANI, G.J.Store Owner Spectrum Fine Jewelry and Exotic Gems

W H AT Y O U L E A R NYou learn by completing a series of projects that help you build skills in a progressive and cumulative manner. Through multimedia presentations, lectures, text, integrated videos, and live demonstrations, you develop bench skills that make you genuinely marketable. Youre able to take what you learn and put it into practice immediately. One-on-one coaching will give you the confidence and the experience to take your education out of the classroom and into the job market.

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One of the characteristics that make GIAs Graduate Jeweler diploma program so unique is the fact that for six months you train at your own workbench. The bench is equipped with a torch, power hand tools, and a toolkit with all the accessories you need. You become very comfortable with the tools of the trade. And at the end of the program, this versatile and professional toolkit is yours to keep.

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P ROGRAM AT A GLANCEW H AT DO I EARN? H O W C A N I TAKE IT? GIA Graduate Jeweler diploma On Campus in Carlsbad


26 weeks (780 hours)

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One of the incredible aspects of GIA is its ability to open up a world of possibilities for its students. From jewelry design through production to repair when a student graduates from GIAs Applied Jewelry Arts and Graduate Jeweler programs theyre ready to tackle virtually any step of the process. And few things make a person more marketable in the jewelry industry than that!KATHRYN KIMMELVice President, Marketing and Public Relations Gemological Institute of America

The six month G.J. curriculum is divided into three topic areas: metal working and fabrication, jewelry repair, and stone setting.

STONE SETTING

PROGRAM HIGHLIG HTSM E TA L W O R K I N G A N D FA B R I C AT I O N

Develop a working knowledge of gemstones and be able to choose the right gemstone for the right piece of jewelry Learn what gemstones require special care and handling at the bench Learn how to set stones by working with a variety of mounting styles, settings, and fancy cuts Develop your proficiency using tools and techniques, so you spend less time and increase your profitability Learn how to prong-set faceted stones and cabochons Practice bezel and partial bezel setting of round and fancy cuts

Work with metals including how to melt, pour, roll, form, and solder Learn how to file, pierce, and polish metal to achieve your desired result Practice using sawing and torch techniques Learn how to make, modify, and enhance tools Learn how to make bezels, fabricate heads, repair hinges and clasps, and create open-links Understand the karatage of gold and the fineness of silver and platinum Calculate the cost of gold and other precious metals Become familiar with the working properties and physical characteristics of precious metals Learn to test the quality of gold and silver alloys

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For more specific information on different ways to start your career, please see the Curricula Information Chart on pages 70-74.

J E W E L R Y R E PA I R

Learn to work to customer specifications and perform the most common repair requests, including sizing rings, repairing chains, replacing earring posts, and resetting stones Learn how to use laser welding technology to manufacture or repair jewelry and reduce your production time Practice laser welding techniques to re-size rings, fill porosity in castings and pits in seams for soldering Sketch rings and other styles of jewelry set with stones, so your record keeping and repair identification is efficient and accurate Practice installing half and full shanks Practice retipping and repronging Learn how to assemble and solder various mountings and findings

CARRIE ARCHER, G.J.Custom Designer and Repair Department Manager

Leo Hamel Jewelers

I took a few jewelry-making courses in college and I just felt, instinctively, that I found my calling. But, I didnt think having a degree from a university with an emphasis in metalsmithing could translate into anything that looked remotely like a career. So, after college I enrolled at GIA. In six months, I learned how to design and manufacture custom-made jewelry. And I loved every minute of it. Then, I landed my first job through GIAs Career Fair in a single day! It was amazing. Getting my Graduate Jeweler diploma at GIA was probably the best move I ever made.

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Combined Diploma StudiesPAST GIA GRADUATES HAVE GONE ON TO PURSUE CAREERS AS: JEWELRY EXECUTIVE JEWELRY MANAGER STORE OWNER/MANAGER JEWELRY DESIGNER APPRAISER JEWELRY BUSINESS OWNER JEWELRY BUYERBRAD PAYNE, G.G., G.J., AND JEWELRY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT DIPLOMAOwner

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Combining the Institutes most advanced programs sets you apart and ahead.

After getting my G.G. and G.J., I realized that I wanted to start my own Internet-based colored stone business. So, I decided to get GIAs Jewelry Business Management diploma. Now, I feel I can do it all. I can make profitable gemstone buying decisions; I can manufacture and repair jewelry. And, I have the jewelry management skills I need to compete and succeed.

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In todays increasingly intense job market, the skills you learn at GIA could be the difference between getting the job and getting passed over. Companies understand that their greatest competitive advantage lies in a skilled, empowered, and adaptable work force. And when these companies look to hire, and to promote, they look for professionals with several areas of specialties. They look for someone who can keep their companies growing and thriving during the difficult economic conditions. They look for someone with a GIA education. When an employer sees youve earned a GIA diploma, they know youre an internationally recognized professional. With more than one GIA diploma, you not only set yourself apart you set yourself ahead.Create your own schedule and create your own destiny.

With programs including gemology, jewelry design, manufacturing, and jewelry business management, GIA offers you numerous combinations and opportunities to custom design a schedule and a future thats all your own. Mix and match On Campus diploma programs with traveling Extension classes or Distance Education. With GIA, you can custom tailor a program that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations.Combine any program with GIAs Jewelry Business Management diploma program.

To excel in the jewelry industry, you need to combine your education in gemology or jewelry design and manufacturing with a keen understanding of jewelry business management. Thats why GIA strongly recommends that you combine your G.G., G.J., and A.J.A. studies with GIAs Jewelry Business Management diploma program. Online or on campus, you can learn the executive skills you need to gain and sustain a professional advantage in an increasingly competitive industry. For more specific information on different ways to start your career, please see the Curricula Information Chart on pages 70-74.


Combined Diploma StudiesGIA DIPLOMA PROGRAMS

GIAs Distinguished Comprehensive Studies CurriculumGIAs Comprehensive Studies Curriculum is the ultimate in both prestige and achievement. It is distinguished and extraordinary preparation for a world-class future. Gemology. Jewelry Business Management. Design. Bench work. Hold your own in virtually every aspect of the jewelry industry. In just two years, you earn every diploma the Institute offers by studying at GIAs World Headquarters and Robert Mouawad Campus in beautiful Carlsbad, California. Here's your chance to absorb everything GIA teaches about the gem and jewelry industry. Learn directly from the Institute's renowned team of gemological professionals and win international recognition for the unparalleled education youve received from the world's most respected nonprofit gem and jewelry authority GIA. GIAs Comprehensive Studies Curriculum includes: Graduate Gemologist diploma 6 months Applied Jewelry Arts diploma 6 months Graduate Jeweler diploma 6 months Jewelry Business Management diploma 6 months (The diploma programs above may be completed in any order.)

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I have completed several GIA diploma programs and courses. Individually, each one has contributed to my knowledge and success, but when I came back to work at our store, I realized Istart your career today

needed more business knowledge. I needed to manage my inventory and better understand financial reports necessary for a successful business. In 2002, I enrolled in GIAs Business program. After graduation, I returned to our store with a new perspective. Our sales, inventory turnover, and profitability increased enormously. I credit and thank GIA for providing sound business education for todays industry professionals.SIDDHARTHA SACHETI, G.J.,

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GRADUATE RETAIL MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA, AND JEWELRY DESIGN CERTIFICATE Director Jaipur Gems

P ROGRAM AT A GLANCEGRADUATE GEMOLOGIST WITH JEWELRY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT APPLIED JEWELRY ARTS WITH GRADUATE JEWELER GRADUATE GEMOLOGIST WITH GRADUATE JEWELER

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See Jewelry Business Management, page 35 See Graduate Gemologist, page 13

See Applied Jewelry Arts, page 26 See Graduate Jeweler, page 28

See Graduate Jeweler, page 28 See Graduate Gemologist, page 13


My G.G. and G.J. diplomas from GIA gave me the fundamentals and confidence I needed to begin my career. But almost as important as my education, was the network of other jewelry professionals I met, quite a few of whom I still communicate with today. The network of fellow graduates is incredible.LAWRENCE HESS, G.G., G.J.Vice President, Sales Jose Hess

HERE ARE A FEW WAYS S T U D E N T S C O M B I N E GIAS PROGRAMS: Graduate Gemologist with Jewelry Business Management Applied Jewelry Arts with Graduate Jeweler Graduate Gemologist with Graduate JewelerChoose any of the combinations presented here, or customize your own study plan, by calling one of our admissions representatives at 800-421-7250 ext. 4001.

G R A D U AT E G E M O L O G I S T W I T H G R A D U AT E J E W E L E R

Combine the Graduate Gemologist diploma program with the Graduate Jeweler diploma program and the result is confidence, experience, and knowledge. You walk into the job market with two of GIAs most advanced credentials. GIAs Graduate Gemologist

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