Graduate Jeweler Program

Drive Jewelry Production With A Steady Hand and A Careful eye.

GIA’s Graduate Jeweler diploma program teaches you the skills of a professional bench jeweler, in an authentic trade shop environment.

You learn in a hands-on, action-oriented environment – just like professionals. You work with precious metals and gemstones at your own jeweler’s workbench equipped with a torch, power hand tools, a toolkit, and all the accessories you need.  Learn the latest technology - tac and laser welding with pulse profiling. When you complete, you’ll have the fundamental skills of a professional bench jeweler.

Program at a Glance

Credential You Earn
GIA Graduate Jeweler Diploma

Program Highlights

Learn how to:
Melt, pour, form, and solder jewelry metals
Perform the most common jewelry repairs
Work with a variety of mounting styles and techniques for setting gemstones
Size rings, repair chains, and reset stones
Assess the manufacturing quality of jewelry pieces
Set up and organize a repair and manufacturing shop

Learning Methods   

On Campus Carlsbad Only

Program Requirements

• Graduate Jeweler program  - 26 weeks

Tuition  

$15,395 approximately

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