DISCOVER A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES
CAREER PATHS
With its prestige and global reach, a GIA education can advance your career and open new pathways to success.
Designer
Unleash your creativity and transform your inspirations into beautiful jewelry.
RELATED PROGRAMS
Graduate Jeweler Program
Jewelry Design Certificate
Jewelry Design & Technology Program
Comprehensive CAD/CAM For Jewelry Certificate
RETAIL
Share your customers’ happiest moments and inspire team members to achieve their greatest potential in this fast-paced environment. A career in retail jewelry sales can be rewarding, exciting, and lucrative.
RELATED PROGRAMS
Graduate Gemologist® Program
Graduate Diamonds Program
Graduate Colored Stones Program
LAB & RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL
Investigate new gem finds, treatment processes, and detection methods in the field and laboratory.
WHOLESALE
Import and sell diamonds, colored stones, cultured pearls, finished jewelry, and watches from locations around the world.
RELATED PROGRAMS
Graduate Gemologist® Program
Graduate Diamonds Program
Graduate Colored Stones Program
Appraiser
Evaluate gemstones, antique and contemporary jewelry, and fine watches. Write detailed descriptions and determine valuation.
RELATED PROGRAMS
Graduate Gemologist® Program
Graduate Diamonds Program
Graduate Colored Stones Program
BUYER
Monitor industry and consumer trends and seek out gems and finished jewelry pieces to sell profitably.
RELATED PROGRAMS
Graduate Gemologist® Program
Graduate Colored Stones Program
Graduate Jeweler Program
Graduate Diamonds Program
BENCH JEWELER
Manufacture and repair fine jewelry using craftsmanship skills and expert techniques.
AUCTION SPECIALIST
Oversee buying and selling during the exciting process of auctioning privately owned one-of-a-kind jewelry.
RELATED PROGRAMS
Graduate Gemologist® Program
Graduate Diamonds Program
Graduate Colored Stones Program
MANUFACTURER
Transform designs into jewelry that can be produced and sold on a mass scale.
CAREER FAIR
FREE EVENTS FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN A GEM & JEWELRY CAREER
At a GIA Jewelry Career Fair, you’ll find job opportunities with some of the most recognized companies in the industry. Network and gain practical insights to accelerate your job search.
