GIA New York Campus Overview
GIA’s New York campus is a state-of-the-art facility in the International Gem Tower – right in the heart of the famed Diamond District. The campus is feet away from thousands of businesses devoted to jewelry. New York is also the gateway to the world’s largest consumer diamond market, and the vast majority of diamonds entering the United States pass through it. Jewelry is New York’s third largest industry. And GIA is in the middle of it all.
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New York is a unique city. It’s one of the world'’s media, financial, entertainment, and fashion capitals. It’s home to the iconic landmarks like Wall Street and the Statue of Liberty, and to edgy artist enclaves like the East Village. And it’s where thousands come with dreams of success. Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find the best of it in New York - and the endless opportunities that come from being at the crossroads of culture and commerce.
Lab Classes
COLORED STONE GRADING
Gain hands-on practice using gemstones and explore grading a range of colored stones.
GEM IDENTIFICATION
Practice procedures and skills to identify a wide range of natural, synthetic and imitation gemstones.
PEARL GRADING
Gain hands-on training and practice testing pearls for authenticity and post-harvest treatments.
Programs & Certificates
Offered at the New York Campus
GRADUATE GEMOLOGIST®
Obtain a comprehensive training in identifying and grading diamonds and colored gemstones.
GRADUATE DIAMONDS
Learn from a skilled GIA instructor the technical expertise needed to grade, buy and sell diamonds.
GRADUATE COLORED STONES
Gain in-depth knowledge of colored stones, their market and how to identify and evaluate them.
JEWELRY DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
Develop design and manufacturing skills using the best of traditional and cutting-edge techniques.
JEWELRY DESIGN
Learn the craft of translating your ideas into stunning gem and jewelry illustrations.
COMPREHENSIVE CAD/CAM FOR JEWELRY
Elevate your artistry by learning how to use CAD/CAM software to design jewelry.
campus tour
Embark on a New Adventure
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.
A SHOPPER’S PARADISE
Find yourself on Fifth Avenue – one of the world’s most glamorous shopping districts.
WHERE FRIENDSHIPS FORM
You’ll make friends from all over the world – and many of them will become future business associates.
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.
