Graduate Diamonds Program

The tremendous, treasured and timeless diamond.

Diamonds live at the heart of the most glamorous sector of the jewelry industry.

In the GIA Graduate Diamonds diploma program, you master the world of diamonds. You learn to use the GIA International Diamond Grading™ System and the 4Cs directly from their creators. You work with actual diamonds under the trained eye of a professional GIA instructor as you explore the diamond industry at every level.

Whether you decide to become a diamond wholesaler, retail sales professional, or jewelry buyer, you’ll gain a solid foundation of diamond knowledge and you’ll be able to speak the language of diamonds across the world.

The Diamonds and Diamond Grading course is now available through eLearning. Watch the video to experience the features of our online courses.

Program at a Glance

Credential You Earn
GIA Graduate Diamonds diploma

Program Highlights

Learn how to:
Grade diamonds in the D-Z color range
Detect synthetics, treatments, simulants and fracture-filled diamonds
Use the 4Cs to promote diamond value.
Confidently speak the language of diamonds and colored stones to your suppliers and vendors

Learning Methods

Distance Education + Lab Classes
On Campus

Program Requirements

• Diamond Essentials
• Diamonds & Diamond Grading
• Diamond Grading Lab class

• Graduate Diamonds Program - 7 week continuous program or 23 weeks if taken at night. (New York only)

Tuition

$2,680 approximately = Distance Education + Lab Class Option
$5,400 approximately = On Campus Option

See Fee Schedule for additional fees including applicable books, materials, and taxes.