Graduate Diamonds Programme

GIA invented the science of grading diamonds with the 4Cs and the International Diamond Grading System™ – standards used by jewellery professional around the world. So there’s no better place to study the art and science of diamond grading.

What You'll Learn

Develop hands-on experience with the GIA International Diamond Grading System™ and the 4Cs (colour, clarity, cut and carat weight), and explore how they affect diamond value
Grade diamonds in the D-to-Z colour range
Detect laboratory-grown diamonds, treatments, and simulants
Recognise when advanced testing is required

Possible Career Paths

Auction House Jewellery Specialist
Diamond Buyer
Diamond Sorter/Grader
Jewellery Business Owner
Retailer
Wholesaler

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Topics Covered

Here are some of the topics covered in the Graduate Diamonds diploma programme.

DIAMONDS & DIAMOND GRADING

Judge and grade diamonds by the 4Cs and colour.

EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTATION

Learn about diamond identification and the grading skills GIA graders use.

TREATMENTS, LABORATORY-GROWN & IMITATIONS

Identify gemstones that have been laboratory-grown, treated or are imitations.

MARKETS & SUPPLY CHAINS

Understand how market factors and the supply chain affect value.

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STUDY AT THE GIA SCHOOL On campus, full-time learning

Immerse yourself in the world of gems and jewellery and earn your Graduate Diamonds diploma by studying at a GIA campus. This transformative programme opens up a world of opportunity.

Offered at the Following Campuses