Education

Lab Classes in Tucson



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Build Your Skills in a Beautiful and Historic Setting

Lab Classes are held at The Alfie Norville Gem and Mineral Museum located in downtown Tucson, Arizona.

In the museum, you can explore over 12,000 square feet of gem and mineral exhibits featured in a beautiful, historic building. The classroom is outfitted with all the equipment a student needs to learn to grade and identify diamonds, colored stones, and pearls.

Some advantages to taking lab classes in the colored stone hub of the Southwest:

  • Gain hands-on experience with a variety of gemstones.
  • Practice your skills with professional-quality gemological equipment.
  • Learn with instructors from GIA World Headquarters in Carlsbad, California.
  • Fulfill your lab class requirements to earn an online diploma via GIA Online Education.

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You can apply online for these Tucson Lab Classes through the GIA Carlsbad Campus. 

2026 SCHEDULE

Diamond Grading Lab Class

  • January 26, 2026 - January 30, 2026
  • ​June 8, 2026 - June 12, 2026
  • October 12, 2026 - October 16, 2026

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