GIA Lab Classes

Participate, practice, and perform.

You may want to see if a career in gemology is right for you.  Or perhaps you have experience and you want to fine-tune your skills. Either way, GIA Lab classes provide the opportunity for you to participate, practice, and perform. You can take a Lab class on its own, or as part of your GIA diploma program.

PARTICIPATE.
Lab classes provide the perfect mix of lecture and hands-on training in an action-oriented classroom environment. Students learn at their own workstations, as well as through classroom lessons led by an expert GIA instructor. Gemology Lab class students practice grading and identification techniques used by the Institute's renowned experts while Jewelry Manufacturing Arts Lab classes teach time-honored bench skills along with the latest 21^st-century jewelry manufacturing technology.

PRACTICE.
Lab classes are where you learn real-world jewelry and gemology skills and put them into practice in a classroom setting. Gemology Lab classes fulfill most of the practical requirements necessary to earn your GIA diploma. Jewelry Manufacturing Arts Lab classes allow you to attain and fine tune your bench, design, repair, and other technical manufacturing skills including the latest jewelry technology. Lab classes also provide affordable access to real diamonds and gemstones and the latest professional gemological and jewelry manufacturing equipment.

PERFORM.
Lab classes keep you sharp, up to date and competitive. You’ll be learning from an experienced GIA instructor using the latest gemological equipment and techniques. Even if you aren’t enrolled in one of our programs, a GIA Lab class is the best way to improve your skills and learn the latest gemological research and findings. Then, you can take what you learn and apply it on the job immediately.

GIA LAB CLASSES AROUND THE WORLD.
GIA Lab classes are offered on campus in Carlsbad and New York; plus at 9 other GIA campuses around the world. Our campuses offer year-round class schedules with some classes at night or on the weekends to accommodate busy schedules.

U.S. Lab classes at GIA’s Carlsbad and New York campuses offer students the enhanced learning experience made possible by the many resources we have available there. These may include exclusive tours of the GIA Laboratory and Research department, presentations by researchers and museum curators, access to the Richard T. Liddicoat Gemological Library and Information Center, and the opportunity to get to know instructors and staff at both locations.

Student Workrooms
Practice your gem identification skills in one of our student workrooms, the ideal environment for gem identification – complete with gemstones and equipment.  There’s always a GIA instructor on hand to answer questions and provide instruction. Student workrooms are available at  GIA Carlsbad and GIA New York, and at any GIA campus location worldwide.

For Student Workroom hours and pricing or to enroll, download the Student Workroom Application.

Convenient Schedules
Many classes are offered throughout the year; some classes are offered at night or on the weekends to accommodate working professionals

Convenient Locations
You’ll find Lab Classes at each of GIA’s campuses around the world.