New Home in 2014

GIA in New York occupies three floors of the International Gem Tower, with one floor dedicated to education. The campus has eight classrooms: six for gemology, and two for jewelry manufacturing arts.

Step into Your Future

The New York campus is a world away from the busy Manhattan streets. You’ll find the serene atmosphere perfectly suited for learning.

An Elegant Entry

GIA’s lobby is elegant…fashionable…refined. It captures the spirit of the industry, and it’s what you’d expect from the world’s foremost authority in gemology.

Cutting-Edge Curriculum

GIA offers the most authoritative and comprehensive education.

Smaller Class Size

Benefit from a limited class size and personalized instruction.

Develop an Expert Eye

GIA lab classes teach you how to grade with confidence diamonds, gemstones, and pearls.

Learn By Doing

Hands-on experience that will help jumpstart your career.

Network with Movers & Shakers

Industry VIPs regularly come to New York to share insights.

Take a Break

Pull up a chair. Kick back. Relax. The Bert Krashes Study Lounge is a great place to talk about industry news and share class notes.

Gemology on Display

Nearly 100 museum-quality items throughout the campus showcase gem, mineral and jewelry specimens from the GIA collection.

Where Friendships Form

You’ll make friends from all over the world – and many of them will become future business associates.

A Shopper’s Paradise

Find yourself on Fifth Avenue – one of the world’s most glamorous shopping districts.

Bike Your Way to GIA

New bike lanes let you pedal your way to class.

The Seat of Luxury

The world’s finest jewelers are next door.