Diamonds are the heart of the jewelry industry. They account for over half of all jewelry sales. Success in diamonds means success in the jewelry industry.

But there are pitfalls. Misjudge a clarity grade, mistake a synthetic stone for a natural, or misread a diamond grading report, and you’re out of the game before you ever got in.

You can choose to take GIA’s Graduate Diamonds Diploma Program on campus at the Laurence Graff School of Diamond Education or through distance education. Either way, you’ll learn how to grade diamonds, detect synthetics, and identify simulants.

On campus, you’ll master GIA’s International Diamond Grading System by working with real diamonds, under the trained eye of a professional instructor. After that, explore the diamond industry beyond the retail level, and gain an understanding of diamond value in other market segments.

When you speak the international language of diamonds, a new world opens. Talk shop with a sightholder in India. Negotiate a fair price in Antwerp. Travel to Tel Aviv to preview a parcel. Or open your own boutique on Rodeo Drive, catering to the rich and famous. The world is now your office – and the view is breathtaking.