World-class Gemmology Education for Industry Professionals

Delhi – GIA (Gemological Institute of America) will offer its internationally recognised Graduate Gemologist (GG) diploma programme in Delhi from June 18, 2015.The programme gives students access to world-class education in gemmology.

The 26-week GG programme (Graduate Diamonds 7 weeks + Graduate Colored Stones 19 weeks)
combines theory with practical hands-on learning. 

The course, taught by experienced instructors, teaches students the grading and identification skills to prepare for a career as a buyer, appraiser, retailer or other gem and jewellery professional.Students gain both technical expertise and practical skills to evaluate gemstones using the GIA-developed 4Cs (colour, clarity, cut, and carat weight) of diamond quality, the International Diamond Grading System™ and the Colored Stone Grading System.

Students learn to grade diamonds consistently and accurately in the D-to-Z colour range; use a
microscope, a polariscope, a refractometer and other gemmological equipment; identify hundreds of
common and unusual gemstones; detect synthetics, simulants and treated gems; understand value and the path gems take from mine to market; and speak the language of gemstones accurately, confidently and fluently to consumers.

The Graduate Gemologistdiploma programme will be held at GIA’s classroom inDelhi at F- 32, 1st Floor, Flatted Factory Complex, Rani Jhansi Road, Jhandewalan.For more details about the course and about GIA in India, visit www.giaindia.in, email eduindia@gia.edu, or call 08587900996 or 1800 102 1566.