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Campus Overview

Located in Bloomsbury, one of central London’s most vibrant and accessible areas, GIA sits between the Hatton Garden jewellery district and the luxury West End stores of Bond Street. Fine jewellery houses, prestigious auction houses, key trade venues and the Tower of London’s Jewel House are all just a few streets from where you’ll be learning your craft.
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TUBE STOPS FROM BOND STREET
85%
OF THE UK'S FASHION INDUSTRY IS BASED IN LONDON
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MINS FROM TRAFALGAR SQUARE
London is the largest and most populous city in Europe. One of the world’s most vibrant theatre, fashion and music scenes. Four World Heritage Sites. Dozens of historic landmarks and the most universities. And plenty of outdoor markets. It’s a city teeming with life and culture – a place that’s ancient but always reinventing itself. You’re guaranteed to find endless surprises and to be endlessly entertained by the spectacle that is London.

Diploma & Certificate Programmes Offered at the London Campus

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GG
Graduate Gemologist®

Earn the industry’s most prestigious qualification.

 

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GD
Graduate Diamonds

Learn to speak the language of diamonds and embark on an exciting career path.
 

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GCS
Graduate Colored Stones

Immerse yourself in a world of colour and be prepared to seize a spectrum of opportunities.
 

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JD
Jewelry Design

Learn the craft of translating your ideas into stunning gem and jewellery illustrations.


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CCJ
Comprehensive CAD/CAM for Jewelry

Elevate your artistry by learning how to use CAD/CAM software to design jewellery.

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Anthony Lindsay slide 1
GIA instilled in me a passion for gems that I didn't know I had.

Antony Lindsay, GIA Graduate Gemologist
Merchandising & Wholesale Director, FABERGE

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Why not attend an educational programme from the best school in the world if you yourself want to be the best in the industry? That's why I chose GIA.

Mike Asscher, GIA Graduate Gemologist
Vice President, ROYAL ASSCHER DIAMOND COMPANY, LTD.

Antel Artinian slide 3
GIA educational programs provide the basic foundation to become a skilled professional in the jewellery industry.”

Antel Artinian, GIA Accredited Jewelry Professional and Jewelry Design Certificate
Public Relations Manager, S.M. Arten

Karina Sena slide 4
Despite being third generation in the jewellery and gemstone business, and having more than 14 years of experience, I’m impressed by how much I learned in 26 weeks!

Karina Sena, GIA Graduate Gemologist
General Manager/Owner, Karyna Sena

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Five minutes from the chic shops of Oxford Street and the fun of Covent Garden, GIA is in the centre of it all.

Experience GIA in London

Five minutes from the chic shops of Oxford Street and the fun of Covent Garden, GIA is in the centre of it all.

Your association with GIA starts from the day you enroll and remains throughout your professional journey. That means help finding great jobs, invaluable networking opportunities, lifelong education and more.

Welcome to the GIA Family

Your association with GIA starts from the day you enroll and remains throughout your professional journey. That means help finding great jobs, invaluable networking opportunities, lifelong education and more.

What makes a gemstone beautiful and precious? You’ll know why after studying at GIA.

Personalised Instruction

What makes a gemstone beautiful and precious? You’ll know why after studying at GIA.

Some of the most respected and influential gem and jewellery professionals regularly come to GIA to share their insights with you. These are rare opportunities to learn about the industry and to build relationships with VIPs.

Enjoy Renowned Speakers

Some of the most respected and influential gem and jewellery professionals regularly come to GIA to share their insights with you. These are rare opportunities to learn about the industry and to build relationships with VIPs.

Want to learn more about GIA? Come to Open Day and explore the campus.

GIA London Open Day

Want to learn more about GIA? Come to Open Day and explore the campus.

London Jewellery Week holds breathtaking surprises around every corner. You’ll find hundreds of activities and exhibitions guaranteed to leave you amazed.

Prepare to Be Dazzled

London Jewellery Week holds breathtaking surprises around every corner. You’ll find hundreds of activities and exhibitions guaranteed to leave you amazed.

GIA sponsored the Treasure exhibition at the Somerset House, which included a trail directing visitors GIA-trained exhibitors. Take the tour next time around, and see what magical things you discover along the way.

Go on a Treasure Hunt

GIA sponsored the Treasure exhibition at the Somerset House, which included a trail directing visitors GIA-trained exhibitors. Take the tour next time around, and see what magical things you discover along the way.

As a GIA student, you’ll visit museums, manufacturers, and other places important to the gem and jewellery industry. You’ll get an insider’s tour of the facilities - and that’s an invaluable experience.

Get Inside the Industry

As a GIA student, you’ll visit museums, manufacturers, and other places important to the gem and jewellery industry. You’ll get an insider’s tour of the facilities - and that’s an invaluable experience.

Get ready to be dazzled when you visit the famous crown jewels of Britain.

Field trips

Get ready to be dazzled when you visit the famous crown jewels of Britain.

GIA staff are eager to help you to realise your professional dreams. Get ready to start walking into your future.

Meet Your Mentors

GIA staff are eager to help you to realise your professional dreams. Get ready to start walking into your future.

GIA is famous for being a place to make life-long friends and to create professional networks. Get ready to meet some wonderful people who share your passion for gems and jewellery.

Forge Lasting Friendships

GIA is famous for being a place to make life-long friends and to create professional networks. Get ready to meet some wonderful people who share your passion for gems and jewellery.

GIA holds an annual jewellery design contest. Your inspiration could be the next winner.

Get ready to shine

GIA holds an annual jewellery design contest. Your inspiration could be the next winner.

The GIA Alumni Association has an active London chapter that encourages lifelong relationships, provides opportunities for continuing education, and fosters networking in the gem and jewellery industry.

Become Master of Your Trade

The GIA Alumni Association has an active London chapter that encourages lifelong relationships, provides opportunities for continuing education, and fosters networking in the gem and jewellery industry.