GP
Graduate Pearls Diploma
Satisfy the most discriminating buyers with your knowledge of pearls. Your coursework includes the latest research told through a captivating collection of audio, video, and multimedia – and it’s all online.
What You'll Learn
- Explain the differences between natural and cultured pearls
- Evaluate and grade cultured pearls based on GIA’s 7 Pearl Value Factors™
- Describe the components of the GIA Pearl Report(s)
- Describe cultured pearl types and their sources
- Identify “other” pearl types found in the marketplace
- Describe common pearl treatments
- Understand the relationship of beauty, value, and quality
- Learn the process of pearl culturing and marketing
Possible Career Paths
- Jewelry Business Owner
- Pearl Buyer
- Pearl Sorter/Grader
- Retailer
- Wholesaler
Topics Covered
Here are some of the topics covered in the Graduate Gemologist® online diploma coursework
PEARL GRADING
Judge and grade pearls using GIA’s7 Pearl Value Factors™.
MARKETS & SUPPLY CHAINS
Understand how market factors and the supply chain affect value.
HOW YOU’LL EARN THE GRADUATE PEARLS DIPLOMA
Online Education + Hands-On Lab Class
How to Earn the Graduate Pearls Online Diploma
Enroll and complete one online course and one lab class.
We recommend this sequence to maximize your comprehension of key concepts and course objectives:
GEM 149 – Pearls Online Course
GEM 149L – Pearl Grading Lab
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