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Pearl Online Diploma

Description: Learn product knowledge and grading techniques to efficiently purchase inventory and build confidence in buying and selling Akoya, South Sea, Tahitian, and freshwater pearls. You will learn the GIA's Seven Elements of Pearl Quality Assessment: Size, Shape, Color, Luster, Surface Quality, Nacre Quality, and Matching – these are the fundamental standards for evaluating the value and beauty of pearls.

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The learning content includes:

  • Explaining the differences between natural and cultured pearls
  • Evaluating and grading cultured pearls according to the GIA's Seven Elements of Pearl Quality Assessment
  • Describing the components of a GIA pearl report
  • Describing the types of cultured pearls and their origins
  • Identifying "other" pearl types found in the market
  • Describing common pearl treatment methods
  • Understanding the relationship between beauty, value, and quality
  • Understanding the pearl farming and marketing process

Possible career paths:

  • Pearl grader
  • Pearl classifier
  • Jewelry business owner
  • Jewelry sales specialist
  • Pearl buyer
  • Retailer
  • Wholesaler
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Topics Covered

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    Pearl-Grading

    PEARL GRADING

    Judge and grade pearls using GIA’s7 Pearl Value Factors™.

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    Market and Supply Chain

    Understand how market factors and supply chains affect value.

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      Online learning + practical internship program

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      How to obtain a Pearl Online Diploma

      Register and complete one online course and one internship.
      We recommend studying in the following order to maximize your understanding of key concepts and course objectives:
      GEM 149 – Pearl Online Course
      GEM 149L – Pearl Grading Internship

      Select one of the courses listed above to learn more and apply. 
      View the online diploma requirements form.

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