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GRADUATE DIAMONDS PROGRAM
The Graduate Diamonds diploma program examines the technical expertise needed to grade, buy, and sell diamonds with the insight of a seasoned professional. This diploma program explores the GIA diamond grading procedures to assess the 4Cs – color, clarity, cut and carat weight – and how they affect diamond value. Students use professional diamond grading equipment for the purposes of examining a diamond’s quality characteristics to grade and identify diamonds.
What You'll Learn
- Develop in-depth, hands-on experience with the GIA International Diamond Grading System™ and the 4Cs (color, clarity, cut and carat weight); appreciate how they affect diamond value
- Grade diamonds in the D-to-Z color range
- Detect diamonds treatments, simulants and laboratory-grown diamonds
- Recognize when advanced testing is required
WHO IT’S FORPOSSIBLE CAREER PATHS
- Auction House Jewelry Specialist
- Diamond Buyer
- Diamond Grader
- Diamond Assorter
- Jewelry Business Owner
- Jewelry Sales Professional
- Retailer
- Wholesaler
TOPICS COVERED
Here are some of the topics covered in the Graduate Diamonds diploma program.
DIAMONDS & DIAMOND GRADING
Judge and grade diamonds by the 4Cs and color.
EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTATION
Learn diamond identification and grading skills GIA graders use.
TREATMENTS, LABORATORY-GROWN & IMITATIONS
Identify gemstones that have been laboratory-grown, treated or are imitations.
MARKETS & SUPPLY CHAINS
Understand how market factors and the supply chain affect value.
GET STARTED
SELECT A CAMPUS AND LEARN MORE
STUDY AT THE GIA SCHOOL ON CAMPUS, FULL-TIME LEARNING
Immerse yourself in the world of gems and jewelry and earn your Graduate Diamonds diploma by studying at a GIA campus. This transformative program opens up a world of opportunity.
