Diamond Training & Course

Address: 416 boulevard de Maisonneuve Ouest, H3A 1L2 Montreal, Canada
Phone: +1 (514) 272-8313 |  | 

The Montreal School of Gemmology (EGM) is a private school located in the heart of Montreal. Founded by Odile Civitello, GG, FGA, EGM provides a dynamic education option for anyone who wants to become a professional gemmologist or gemmologist appraiser, upgrade his or her knowledge, or simply become acquainted with precious stones. EGM instructors are graduates of recognized institutions and are active in the gem and jewellery trade.

Address: The Robert Mouawad Campus, 5345 Armada Drive, California 92008 Carlsbad, USA
Phone: +1 760 603-4000 |  | 

GIA offers 3 ways to learn choose the format that's right for You:

On Campus: With the benefit of limited class size and expert personalized instruction, Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) students learn by examining hundreds of stones in a full-time classroom setting. Graduate Jeweler (G.J.) students receive one-on-one coaching at their own workbench and develop the skills of a professional bench jeweler.

Distance Education: Learn in the convenience of your home or office. GIA's acclaimed course material can be sent straight to your door. Using GIA's Virtual Campus, you can submit assignments, receive feedback instantly, and monitor your progress just with a few keystrokes. As a result, you earn professional credibility and confidence without disrupting your life.

Extension: Practical hands-on training at a location near you. With a GIA instructor onsite, you learn "real world" jewelry skills in as little as 3 hours and in no more than 5 days or 10 nights.

Courses and diplomas:

Graduate Gemologist Diploma (G.G.): In the courses and classes leading to GIA's Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) diploma, you acquire the grading and identification skills to become a buyer, appraiser, and senior professional.

Accredited Jewelry Professional Diploma (A.J.P.): Specially designed for career-oriented sales associates who seek industry recognition as a GIA Accredited Jewelry Professional (A.J.P.), the three Distance Education courses leading to the Institute's influential A.J.P. diploma give you all the information you need to increase sales and earn trust as a qualified professional.

Graduate Jeweler Diploma (G.J.): The On Campus classes leading to GIA's Graduate Jeweler (G.J.) diploma provide the fabrication, repair, and stone setting skills you need to become a professional bench jeweler.

Applied Jewelry Arts Diploma: GIA's NEW Applied Jewelry Arts diploma program teaches you all the design and pre-production fundamentals you need to become a jewelry professional. For six months, immerse yourself in an environment filled with art and passion.

Jewelry Design and Manufacturing Arts diploma program: In GIA's NEW Jewelry Design and Manufacturing Arts diploma program, learn everything you need to know about designing, manufacturing, and repairing jewelry in just one year.

Graduate Diamonds Diploma: The course of study leading to GIA's Graduate Diamonds diploma imparts the technical knowledge and grading skills you need to buy and sell diamonds with professional insight and confidence.

Graduate Colored Stones Diploma: The course of study leading to GIA's Graduate Colored Stones diploma provides the grading and identification skills you need to buy and sell colored gemstones with professional insight and confidence. In addition, you discover how GIA's renowned experts detect a wide range of synthetic, treated, and natural gemstones.

Jewelry Business Principles learning module: Introducing the fundamentals of conducting the business of jewelry. GIA's Jewelry Business Principles learning module (comprising 3 classes) gives you a solid foundation in marketing, retail management, and entrepreneurship – as they apply specifically to the jewelry industry.

Jewelry Finance learning module: GIA's Jewelry Finance learning module consists of three classes – Managerial Accounting, Applied Business Math, and Economics of the Jewelry Industry – that teach you how understanding, evaluating, and analyzing your financial information will keep your business profitable and competitive for years to come.

Merchandising learning module: Comprising three classes: Merchandising Principles, Merchandising Media, and Sales Management, the Institute's new Merchandising learning module gives you a solid foundation in retail product management, store design, visual presentation, and sales management – as they apply specifically to the jewelry industry.

U.S. and International Business Law and Trade learning module: Comprising three classes: U.S. Business Law, International Law and Trade, and Business Ethics, the Institute's new U.S. and International Business Law and Trade learning module allows you to discover the role law and ethics play in business transactions, specifically interactions within the jewelry industry. Learn how to protect your legal interests and your reputation as a successful business person.

Address: Hoveniersstraat 22, B 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium
Phone: +32 (0)3 222 05 11 |  | 

Diamond and Colored Stones Courses in Antwerp have been attended by people from over 70 different countries. The HRD courses are known for their intensive and practical learning methods, resulting in a high level of competence and expertise.
2 week Gemmology course (3 consecutive modules): deals with the identification of colour stones and diamonds. Answers following questions:
- what stone is it?
- is it natural or synthetic?
- has it been treated or not?
2 week course: Diamond Grading and Identification.
2 week sorting course: rough and polished diamond.
Diamond Workshops (1day): Diamond treatments, Imitiations and Synthetic Diamonds; Fancy Colour Diamonds.

Address: 48 rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 Paris, France
Phone: +33 (0)1 42 46 78 00 |  | 

Organized by the Institut National de Gemmologie, these courses are opened at all. Their object is the theoretical and practical study precious and fine stones used in jewellery, like their imitations.

Two levels:

1st Level (2 years in Paris and in certain provincial towns): main part of knowledge necessary to the identification of the majority of the invaluable and fine stones used in jewellery.

2e Level (2 years in Paris only): preparation with the professional diploma in gemmology. Teaching bringing to a qualification of gemmologist of international level.
The theoretical and practical courses spread out over 9 months.

Intensive courses in Paris: 1st cycle (1st and 2e years) twice two weeks of full-time course, 2e cycle (3e and 4e years) twice three weeks of full-time course.

Intensive courses in Province: 1st cycle (1st or 2e year) three times three days full-time.

Preparation courses to the professional diploma in gemmology: 1 full-time week.

Address: Schupstraat 1, B 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium
Phone: +32 (0)3 231 68 45 |  | 

Diamond and Colored Stones Courses in Antwerp have been attended by people from over 70 different countries. The IGI courses are known for their intensive and practical learning methods, resulting in a high level of competence and expertise. The number of participants per course is limited generally to eight persons, to allow the teachers to spend a maximum of time with each student.

Address: Suite 522, SA Jewellry Centre, 225 Main Street, 2026 Johannesburg, South Africa
Phone: +27 11 334 8500 |  | 

Through our unique combination of one-on-one coaching and integrated videos, students will learn to grade diamonds, gold, precious metals and coloured stones more consistently and accurately using the very latest in gemmological microscopes. On completion of the course, successful students will receive a Diamond Education College Completion certificate, which "will undoubtedly open doors within a traditionally insular industry". The courses are:

Rough diamond grading and evaluation: How to use a loupe correctly; Gem and near gem; Different quality shapes colour sizing and sieving; Great precision of what is SAWABLE, MAKEABLES, MACCLES, CLIVAGE, REJECTIONS, FLATS and BOART with its qualities and colours; Cullinan – De Beers mine – surface – underground tour; Visits to various alluvial diggings; How to use the Rapaport Diamond Price List. And the international diamond price structure; How to look for and identify the grain in a sawed (four point) diamond; How to look for and identify the crystal symmetry, axis, plane, form and habit of diamond crystals; Moissanite identification; The study of impurity centres in rough diamond crystals, their cause and effect; How to select diamonds for fancy shapes, determining their ultimate form when in the rough; How to determine colour in diamonds, both natural and artificial, and its effect on buying and selling; How to select rough diamonds for purity, colour, size, shape and unusual qualities; How to determine whether a whole rough diamond is to be cleaved, sawed or remain whole; The process used in cutting and shaping elliptical diamonds such as , ovals,marquises pear shaped diamonds, etc; Classification of rough gems and industrial diamonds; How to use the Rapaport Diamond Price List and the international diamond price structure; Moissanite identification; How to determine table, crown angle, pavilion and depth; Diamond grading systehysical and optical properties: how to clarity grade, and how to plot clarity characteristics.

Polished diamond course: Diamond crystallography; Diamond grading systehysical and optical properties: how to clarity grade, and how to plot clarity; Characteristics; Inclusions and blemishes; How to colour grade diamonds in the normal colour range; How cut affects light return, beauty and value; How to determine table, crown angle, pavilion and depth; Measurements; How to compare proportions; Grading fancy shaped diamonds; Moissanite identification; Gold and precious metal identification; Birthstones; Diamond stimulants and treatments; How to grade mounted diamonds; Fancy coloured diamonds; Colour stone overview; Stages of diamond polishing and Marketing of diamonds, how to buy and sell diamonds gold, colored stones and the international diamond price structure.

Diamond cutting and polishing: The full diamond graduation program consists of 12 months training which can be broken up into terms of 3-month periods of which your company can determine if the full program must be done con currently or with intervals in between to allow your staff to return to your place of business and then return to us for continuance of the education process until the program has been fully completed.

Address: P.O. Box 28048, Nevada 89126-2048, Las Vegas, USA
Phone: +1 702 880-9044 |  | 

They teach many jewelry trades people and those who are just entering the rough diamond world who require specific as well as general holistic expertise. They cover the full spectrum of this ancient yet cutting edge technologically specialized industry. Every aspect of knowledge on rough uses with current up to date cash values along with world consumption markets are areas of possible learning. This course of study is generally customized to fit the requirements of the students. Expanded or condensed versions are possible depending on the group or individual needs. Classes are always small and quite often private if requested. They have thousands of carats of rough in hundreds of different types and origins for examination.

Address: Suite 301, 3rd Floor, SA Diamond Centre, 240 Commissioner Street, 2001 Johannesburg, South Africa
Phone: +27 11 334-9003 |  | 

The Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Training School is a joint venture project of the Diamond Foundation of South Africa in partnership with De Beers. The Master Diamond Cutters Association and the Rough Diamond Dealers Association constitute the membership of the Diamond Foundation of South Africa. The courses proposed are:

Rough diamond course: To give the student a basic understanding of the characteristics and qualities of a rough diamond in relation to colour, carat, clarity and cut/shape, so that he/she can, with the necessary time, determination and diligence make meaningful decisions on rough diamonds.

Elementary Diamond Polishing Courses: The Diamond Training School has developed this course for a person who wants to go into other fields in the Industry and wants to acquire a basic background in the manufacturing of a gem diamond.

Diamond Polishing Courses: The Diamond Training School has developed this course for a person who wants to: - Prepare him / herself for a career in the Diamond Industry as a Diamond Polisher. - Go into other fields in the Industry and wants to acquire a background in the manufacturing of gem diamonds.

Address: 1767 Avenue Road, Ontario M5M 3Y8 Toronto, Canada
Phone: +1 (416) 785-0962 |  | 

The Canadian Gemmological Association offers the Canadian Professional Gemmology Course which leads to the internationally recognized Diploma in Gemmology and Fellowship (FCGmA) in the Canadian Gemmological Association. You may obtain professional gemmological qualifications by correspondence, by attending evening classes in Toronto or Vancouver, or through our new Professional Daytime Program. The FCGmA is recognized worldwide as a prerequisite to becoming a qualified gem appraiser.

Address: P.O. Box 57010, British Columbia V5K 5G6 Vancouver, Canada
Phone: +1 (604) 530-8569 |  | 

The introductory 100-level courses Gemstones, Introduction to Gemmology (Gemmology II and Gem Identification I), Diamonds, Jewellery, History and Designand Pearls are designed for the person who wishes to discover the fascinating world of gems and jewellery. After successful completion of all the following courses you will receive our prestigious "Fine Jewellery Expert" wall certificate. These courses are also part of our professional "Accredited Gemmologist(C.I.G.)" diploma program

Address: 416 boulevard de Maisonneuve Ouest, H3A 1L2 Montreal, Canada
Phone: +1 (514) 272-8313 |  | 

The Montreal School of Gemmology (EGM) is a private school located in the heart of Montreal. Founded by Odile Civitello, GG, FGA, EGM provides a dynamic education option for anyone who wants to become a professional gemmologist or gemmologist appraiser, upgrade his or her knowledge, or simply become acquainted with precious stones. EGM instructors are graduates of recognized institutions and are active in the gem and jewellery trade.

Address: 27 Greville Street, EC1N 8TN London, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0) 207 404 3334 |  | 

The Gemmological Association can trace its origins back to 1908, with the first Gemmology Diploma awarded in 1913. In 1990 the Association joined with the Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain to form the Gemmological Association and Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain (Gem-A). The Gem-A is a non-profit making organization whose principal objectives are:
- The scientific study of gem materials.
- To establish education systems and hold examinations.
- To provide laboratory services to the jewellery trade.
- To maintain libraries and collections of gem materials.

Our two major courses lead to prestigious qualifications:
- The Diploma in Gemmology, leading to FGA membership.
- The Gem Diamond Diploma, leading to DGA membership.

Address: The Robert Mouawad Campus, 5345 Armada Drive, California 92008 Carlsbad, USA
Phone: +1 760 603-4000 |  | 

GIA offers 3 ways to learn choose the format that's right for You:

On Campus: With the benefit of limited class size and expert personalized instruction, Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) students learn by examining hundreds of stones in a full-time classroom setting. Graduate Jeweler (G.J.) students receive one-on-one coaching at their own workbench and develop the skills of a professional bench jeweler.

Distance Education: Learn in the convenience of your home or office. GIA's acclaimed course material can be sent straight to your door. Using GIA's Virtual Campus, you can submit assignments, receive feedback instantly, and monitor your progress just with a few keystrokes. As a result, you earn professional credibility and confidence without disrupting your life.

Extension: Practical hands-on training at a location near you. With a GIA instructor onsite, you learn "real world" jewelry skills in as little as 3 hours and in no more than 5 days or 10 nights.

Courses and diplomas:

Graduate Gemologist Diploma (G.G.): In the courses and classes leading to GIA's Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) diploma, you acquire the grading and identification skills to become a buyer, appraiser, and senior professional.

Accredited Jewelry Professional Diploma (A.J.P.): Specially designed for career-oriented sales associates who seek industry recognition as a GIA Accredited Jewelry Professional (A.J.P.), the three Distance Education courses leading to the Institute's influential A.J.P. diploma give you all the information you need to increase sales and earn trust as a qualified professional.

Graduate Jeweler Diploma (G.J.): The On Campus classes leading to GIA's Graduate Jeweler (G.J.) diploma provide the fabrication, repair, and stone setting skills you need to become a professional bench jeweler.

Applied Jewelry Arts Diploma: GIA's NEW Applied Jewelry Arts diploma program teaches you all the design and pre-production fundamentals you need to become a jewelry professional. For six months, immerse yourself in an environment filled with art and passion.

Jewelry Design and Manufacturing Arts diploma program: In GIA's NEW Jewelry Design and Manufacturing Arts diploma program, learn everything you need to know about designing, manufacturing, and repairing jewelry in just one year.

Graduate Diamonds Diploma: The course of study leading to GIA's Graduate Diamonds diploma imparts the technical knowledge and grading skills you need to buy and sell diamonds with professional insight and confidence.

Graduate Colored Stones Diploma: The course of study leading to GIA's Graduate Colored Stones diploma provides the grading and identification skills you need to buy and sell colored gemstones with professional insight and confidence. In addition, you discover how GIA's renowned experts detect a wide range of synthetic, treated, and natural gemstones.

Jewelry Business Principles learning module: Introducing the fundamentals of conducting the business of jewelry. GIA's Jewelry Business Principles learning module (comprising 3 classes) gives you a solid foundation in marketing, retail management, and entrepreneurship – as they apply specifically to the jewelry industry.

Jewelry Finance learning module: GIA's Jewelry Finance learning module consists of three classes – Managerial Accounting, Applied Business Math, and Economics of the Jewelry Industry – that teach you how understanding, evaluating, and analyzing your financial information will keep your business profitable and competitive for years to come.

Merchandising learning module: Comprising three classes: Merchandising Principles, Merchandising Media, and Sales Management, the Institute's new Merchandising learning module gives you a solid foundation in retail product management, store design, visual presentation, and sales management – as they apply specifically to the jewelry industry.

U.S. and International Business Law and Trade learning module: Comprising three classes: U.S. Business Law, International Law and Trade, and Business Ethics, the Institute's new U.S. and International Business Law and Trade learning module allows you to discover the role law and ethics play in business transactions, specifically interactions within the jewelry industry. Learn how to protect your legal interests and your reputation as a successful business person.

Address: Hoveniersstraat 22, B 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium
Phone: +32 (0)3 222 05 11 |  | 

Diamond and Colored Stones Courses in Antwerp have been attended by people from over 70 different countries. The HRD courses are known for their intensive and practical learning methods, resulting in a high level of competence and expertise.
2 week Gemmology course (3 consecutive modules): deals with the identification of colour stones and diamonds. Answers following questions:
- what stone is it?
- is it natural or synthetic?
- has it been treated or not?
2 week course: Diamond Grading and Identification.
2 week sorting course: rough and polished diamond.
Diamond Workshops (1day): Diamond treatments, Imitiations and Synthetic Diamonds; Fancy Colour Diamonds.

Address: 48 rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 Paris, France
Phone: +33 (0)1 42 46 78 00 |  | 

Organized by the Institut National de Gemmologie, these courses are opened at all. Their object is the theoretical and practical study precious and fine stones used in jewellery, like their imitations.

Two levels:

1st Level (2 years in Paris and in certain provincial towns): main part of knowledge necessary to the identification of the majority of the invaluable and fine stones used in jewellery.

2e Level (2 years in Paris only): preparation with the professional diploma in gemmology. Teaching bringing to a qualification of gemmologist of international level.
The theoretical and practical courses spread out over 9 months.

Intensive courses in Paris: 1st cycle (1st and 2e years) twice two weeks of full-time course, 2e cycle (3e and 4e years) twice three weeks of full-time course.

Intensive courses in Province: 1st cycle (1st or 2e year) three times three days full-time.

Preparation courses to the professional diploma in gemmology: 1 full-time week.

Address: Schupstraat 1, B 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium
Phone: +32 (0)3 231 68 45 |  | 

Diamond and Colored Stones Courses in Antwerp have been attended by people from over 70 different countries. The IGI courses are known for their intensive and practical learning methods, resulting in a high level of competence and expertise. The number of participants per course is limited generally to eight persons, to allow the teachers to spend a maximum of time with each student.

Address: 1767 Avenue Road, Ontario M5M 3Y8 Toronto, Canada
Phone: +1 (416) 785-0962 |  | 

The Canadian Gemmological Association offers the Canadian Professional Gemmology Course which leads to the internationally recognized Diploma in Gemmology and Fellowship (FCGmA) in the Canadian Gemmological Association. You may obtain professional gemmological qualifications by correspondence, by attending evening classes in Toronto or Vancouver, or through our new Professional Daytime Program. The FCGmA is recognized worldwide as a prerequisite to becoming a qualified gem appraiser.

Address: P.O. Box 57010, British Columbia V5K 5G6 Vancouver, Canada
Phone: +1 (604) 530-8569 |  | 

The introductory 100-level courses Gemstones, Introduction to Gemmology (Gemmology II and Gem Identification I), Diamonds, Jewellery, History and Designand Pearls are designed for the person who wishes to discover the fascinating world of gems and jewellery. After successful completion of all the following courses you will receive our prestigious "Fine Jewellery Expert" wall certificate. These courses are also part of our professional "Accredited Gemmologist(C.I.G.)" diploma program

Address: 416 boulevard de Maisonneuve Ouest, H3A 1L2 Montreal, Canada
Phone: +1 (514) 272-8313 |  | 

The Montreal School of Gemmology (EGM) is a private school located in the heart of Montreal. Founded by Odile Civitello, GG, FGA, EGM provides a dynamic education option for anyone who wants to become a professional gemmologist or gemmologist appraiser, upgrade his or her knowledge, or simply become acquainted with precious stones. EGM instructors are graduates of recognized institutions and are active in the gem and jewellery trade.

Address: 27 Greville Street, EC1N 8TN London, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0) 207 404 3334 |  | 

The Gemmological Association can trace its origins back to 1908, with the first Gemmology Diploma awarded in 1913. In 1990 the Association joined with the Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain to form the Gemmological Association and Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain (Gem-A). The Gem-A is a non-profit making organization whose principal objectives are:
- The scientific study of gem materials.
- To establish education systems and hold examinations.
- To provide laboratory services to the jewellery trade.
- To maintain libraries and collections of gem materials.

Our two major courses lead to prestigious qualifications:
- The Diploma in Gemmology, leading to FGA membership.
- The Gem Diamond Diploma, leading to DGA membership.

Address: The Robert Mouawad Campus, 5345 Armada Drive, California 92008 Carlsbad, USA
Phone: +1 760 603-4000 |  | 

GIA offers 3 ways to learn choose the format that's right for You:

On Campus: With the benefit of limited class size and expert personalized instruction, Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) students learn by examining hundreds of stones in a full-time classroom setting. Graduate Jeweler (G.J.) students receive one-on-one coaching at their own workbench and develop the skills of a professional bench jeweler.

Distance Education: Learn in the convenience of your home or office. GIA's acclaimed course material can be sent straight to your door. Using GIA's Virtual Campus, you can submit assignments, receive feedback instantly, and monitor your progress just with a few keystrokes. As a result, you earn professional credibility and confidence without disrupting your life.

Extension: Practical hands-on training at a location near you. With a GIA instructor onsite, you learn "real world" jewelry skills in as little as 3 hours and in no more than 5 days or 10 nights.

Courses and diplomas:

Graduate Gemologist Diploma (G.G.): In the courses and classes leading to GIA's Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) diploma, you acquire the grading and identification skills to become a buyer, appraiser, and senior professional.

Accredited Jewelry Professional Diploma (A.J.P.): Specially designed for career-oriented sales associates who seek industry recognition as a GIA Accredited Jewelry Professional (A.J.P.), the three Distance Education courses leading to the Institute's influential A.J.P. diploma give you all the information you need to increase sales and earn trust as a qualified professional.

Graduate Jeweler Diploma (G.J.): The On Campus classes leading to GIA's Graduate Jeweler (G.J.) diploma provide the fabrication, repair, and stone setting skills you need to become a professional bench jeweler.

Applied Jewelry Arts Diploma: GIA's NEW Applied Jewelry Arts diploma program teaches you all the design and pre-production fundamentals you need to become a jewelry professional. For six months, immerse yourself in an environment filled with art and passion.

Jewelry Design and Manufacturing Arts diploma program: In GIA's NEW Jewelry Design and Manufacturing Arts diploma program, learn everything you need to know about designing, manufacturing, and repairing jewelry in just one year.

Graduate Diamonds Diploma: The course of study leading to GIA's Graduate Diamonds diploma imparts the technical knowledge and grading skills you need to buy and sell diamonds with professional insight and confidence.

Graduate Colored Stones Diploma: The course of study leading to GIA's Graduate Colored Stones diploma provides the grading and identification skills you need to buy and sell colored gemstones with professional insight and confidence. In addition, you discover how GIA's renowned experts detect a wide range of synthetic, treated, and natural gemstones.

Jewelry Business Principles learning module: Introducing the fundamentals of conducting the business of jewelry. GIA's Jewelry Business Principles learning module (comprising 3 classes) gives you a solid foundation in marketing, retail management, and entrepreneurship – as they apply specifically to the jewelry industry.

Jewelry Finance learning module: GIA's Jewelry Finance learning module consists of three classes – Managerial Accounting, Applied Business Math, and Economics of the Jewelry Industry – that teach you how understanding, evaluating, and analyzing your financial information will keep your business profitable and competitive for years to come.

Merchandising learning module: Comprising three classes: Merchandising Principles, Merchandising Media, and Sales Management, the Institute's new Merchandising learning module gives you a solid foundation in retail product management, store design, visual presentation, and sales management – as they apply specifically to the jewelry industry.

U.S. and International Business Law and Trade learning module: Comprising three classes: U.S. Business Law, International Law and Trade, and Business Ethics, the Institute's new U.S. and International Business Law and Trade learning module allows you to discover the role law and ethics play in business transactions, specifically interactions within the jewelry industry. Learn how to protect your legal interests and your reputation as a successful business person.

Address: Hoveniersstraat 22, B 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium
Phone: +32 (0)3 222 05 11 |  | 

Diamond and Colored Stones Courses in Antwerp have been attended by people from over 70 different countries. The HRD courses are known for their intensive and practical learning methods, resulting in a high level of competence and expertise.
2 week Gemmology course (3 consecutive modules): deals with the identification of colour stones and diamonds. Answers following questions:
- what stone is it?
- is it natural or synthetic?
- has it been treated or not?
2 week course: Diamond Grading and Identification.
2 week sorting course: rough and polished diamond.
Diamond Workshops (1day): Diamond treatments, Imitiations and Synthetic Diamonds; Fancy Colour Diamonds.

Address: 48 rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 Paris, France
Phone: +33 (0)1 42 46 78 00 |  | 

Organized by the Institut National de Gemmologie, these courses are opened at all. Their object is the theoretical and practical study precious and fine stones used in jewellery, like their imitations.

Two levels:

1st Level (2 years in Paris and in certain provincial towns): main part of knowledge necessary to the identification of the majority of the invaluable and fine stones used in jewellery.

2e Level (2 years in Paris only): preparation with the professional diploma in gemmology. Teaching bringing to a qualification of gemmologist of international level.
The theoretical and practical courses spread out over 9 months.

Intensive courses in Paris: 1st cycle (1st and 2e years) twice two weeks of full-time course, 2e cycle (3e and 4e years) twice three weeks of full-time course.

Intensive courses in Province: 1st cycle (1st or 2e year) three times three days full-time.

Preparation courses to the professional diploma in gemmology: 1 full-time week.

Address: Schupstraat 1, B 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium
Phone: +32 (0)3 231 68 45 |  | 

Diamond and Colored Stones Courses in Antwerp have been attended by people from over 70 different countries. The IGI courses are known for their intensive and practical learning methods, resulting in a high level of competence and expertise. The number of participants per course is limited generally to eight persons, to allow the teachers to spend a maximum of time with each student.

Address: 1767 Avenue Road, Ontario M5M 3Y8 Toronto, Canada
Phone: +1 (416) 785-0962 |  | 

The Canadian Gemmological Association offers the Canadian Professional Gemmology Course which leads to the internationally recognized Diploma in Gemmology and Fellowship (FCGmA) in the Canadian Gemmological Association. You may obtain professional gemmological qualifications by correspondence, by attending evening classes in Toronto or Vancouver, or through our new Professional Daytime Program. The FCGmA is recognized worldwide as a prerequisite to becoming a qualified gem appraiser.

Address: P.O. Box 57010, British Columbia V5K 5G6 Vancouver, Canada
Phone: +1 (604) 530-8569 |  | 

The introductory 100-level courses Gemstones, Introduction to Gemmology (Gemmology II and Gem Identification I), Diamonds, Jewellery, History and Designand Pearls are designed for the person who wishes to discover the fascinating world of gems and jewellery. After successful completion of all the following courses you will receive our prestigious "Fine Jewellery Expert" wall certificate. These courses are also part of our professional "Accredited Gemmologist(C.I.G.)" diploma program

Address: Suite 522, SA Jewellry Centre, 225 Main Street, 2026 Johannesburg, South Africa
Phone: +27 11 334 8500 |  | 

Through our unique combination of one-on-one coaching and integrated videos, students will learn to grade diamonds, gold, precious metals and coloured stones more consistently and accurately using the very latest in gemmological microscopes. On completion of the course, successful students will receive a Diamond Education College Completion certificate, which "will undoubtedly open doors within a traditionally insular industry". The courses are:

Rough diamond grading and evaluation: How to use a loupe correctly; Gem and near gem; Different quality shapes colour sizing and sieving; Great precision of what is SAWABLE, MAKEABLES, MACCLES, CLIVAGE, REJECTIONS, FLATS and BOART with its qualities and colours; Cullinan – De Beers mine – surface – underground tour; Visits to various alluvial diggings; How to use the Rapaport Diamond Price List. And the international diamond price structure; How to look for and identify the grain in a sawed (four point) diamond; How to look for and identify the crystal symmetry, axis, plane, form and habit of diamond crystals; Moissanite identification; The study of impurity centres in rough diamond crystals, their cause and effect; How to select diamonds for fancy shapes, determining their ultimate form when in the rough; How to determine colour in diamonds, both natural and artificial, and its effect on buying and selling; How to select rough diamonds for purity, colour, size, shape and unusual qualities; How to determine whether a whole rough diamond is to be cleaved, sawed or remain whole; The process used in cutting and shaping elliptical diamonds such as , ovals,marquises pear shaped diamonds, etc; Classification of rough gems and industrial diamonds; How to use the Rapaport Diamond Price List and the international diamond price structure; Moissanite identification; How to determine table, crown angle, pavilion and depth; Diamond grading systehysical and optical properties: how to clarity grade, and how to plot clarity characteristics.

Polished diamond course: Diamond crystallography; Diamond grading systehysical and optical properties: how to clarity grade, and how to plot clarity; Characteristics; Inclusions and blemishes; How to colour grade diamonds in the normal colour range; How cut affects light return, beauty and value; How to determine table, crown angle, pavilion and depth; Measurements; How to compare proportions; Grading fancy shaped diamonds; Moissanite identification; Gold and precious metal identification; Birthstones; Diamond stimulants and treatments; How to grade mounted diamonds; Fancy coloured diamonds; Colour stone overview; Stages of diamond polishing and Marketing of diamonds, how to buy and sell diamonds gold, colored stones and the international diamond price structure.

Diamond cutting and polishing: The full diamond graduation program consists of 12 months training which can be broken up into terms of 3-month periods of which your company can determine if the full program must be done con currently or with intervals in between to allow your staff to return to your place of business and then return to us for continuance of the education process until the program has been fully completed.

Address: 416 boulevard de Maisonneuve Ouest, H3A 1L2 Montreal, Canada
Phone: +1 (514) 272-8313 |  | 

The Montreal School of Gemmology (EGM) is a private school located in the heart of Montreal. Founded by Odile Civitello, GG, FGA, EGM provides a dynamic education option for anyone who wants to become a professional gemmologist or gemmologist appraiser, upgrade his or her knowledge, or simply become acquainted with precious stones. EGM instructors are graduates of recognized institutions and are active in the gem and jewellery trade.

Address: 27 Greville Street, EC1N 8TN London, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0) 207 404 3334 |  | 

The Gemmological Association can trace its origins back to 1908, with the first Gemmology Diploma awarded in 1913. In 1990 the Association joined with the Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain to form the Gemmological Association and Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain (Gem-A). The Gem-A is a non-profit making organization whose principal objectives are:
- The scientific study of gem materials.
- To establish education systems and hold examinations.
- To provide laboratory services to the jewellery trade.
- To maintain libraries and collections of gem materials.

Our two major courses lead to prestigious qualifications:
- The Diploma in Gemmology, leading to FGA membership.
- The Gem Diamond Diploma, leading to DGA membership.

Address: The Robert Mouawad Campus, 5345 Armada Drive, California 92008 Carlsbad, USA
Phone: +1 760 603-4000 |  | 

GIA offers 3 ways to learn choose the format that's right for You:

On Campus: With the benefit of limited class size and expert personalized instruction, Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) students learn by examining hundreds of stones in a full-time classroom setting. Graduate Jeweler (G.J.) students receive one-on-one coaching at their own workbench and develop the skills of a professional bench jeweler.

Distance Education: Learn in the convenience of your home or office. GIA's acclaimed course material can be sent straight to your door. Using GIA's Virtual Campus, you can submit assignments, receive feedback instantly, and monitor your progress just with a few keystrokes. As a result, you earn professional credibility and confidence without disrupting your life.

Extension: Practical hands-on training at a location near you. With a GIA instructor onsite, you learn "real world" jewelry skills in as little as 3 hours and in no more than 5 days or 10 nights.

Courses and diplomas:

Graduate Gemologist Diploma (G.G.): In the courses and classes leading to GIA's Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) diploma, you acquire the grading and identification skills to become a buyer, appraiser, and senior professional.

Accredited Jewelry Professional Diploma (A.J.P.): Specially designed for career-oriented sales associates who seek industry recognition as a GIA Accredited Jewelry Professional (A.J.P.), the three Distance Education courses leading to the Institute's influential A.J.P. diploma give you all the information you need to increase sales and earn trust as a qualified professional.

Graduate Jeweler Diploma (G.J.): The On Campus classes leading to GIA's Graduate Jeweler (G.J.) diploma provide the fabrication, repair, and stone setting skills you need to become a professional bench jeweler.

Applied Jewelry Arts Diploma: GIA's NEW Applied Jewelry Arts diploma program teaches you all the design and pre-production fundamentals you need to become a jewelry professional. For six months, immerse yourself in an environment filled with art and passion.

Jewelry Design and Manufacturing Arts diploma program: In GIA's NEW Jewelry Design and Manufacturing Arts diploma program, learn everything you need to know about designing, manufacturing, and repairing jewelry in just one year.

Graduate Diamonds Diploma: The course of study leading to GIA's Graduate Diamonds diploma imparts the technical knowledge and grading skills you need to buy and sell diamonds with professional insight and confidence.

Graduate Colored Stones Diploma: The course of study leading to GIA's Graduate Colored Stones diploma provides the grading and identification skills you need to buy and sell colored gemstones with professional insight and confidence. In addition, you discover how GIA's renowned experts detect a wide range of synthetic, treated, and natural gemstones.

Jewelry Business Principles learning module: Introducing the fundamentals of conducting the business of jewelry. GIA's Jewelry Business Principles learning module (comprising 3 classes) gives you a solid foundation in marketing, retail management, and entrepreneurship – as they apply specifically to the jewelry industry.

Jewelry Finance learning module: GIA's Jewelry Finance learning module consists of three classes – Managerial Accounting, Applied Business Math, and Economics of the Jewelry Industry – that teach you how understanding, evaluating, and analyzing your financial information will keep your business profitable and competitive for years to come.

Merchandising learning module: Comprising three classes: Merchandising Principles, Merchandising Media, and Sales Management, the Institute's new Merchandising learning module gives you a solid foundation in retail product management, store design, visual presentation, and sales management – as they apply specifically to the jewelry industry.

U.S. and International Business Law and Trade learning module: Comprising three classes: U.S. Business Law, International Law and Trade, and Business Ethics, the Institute's new U.S. and International Business Law and Trade learning module allows you to discover the role law and ethics play in business transactions, specifically interactions within the jewelry industry. Learn how to protect your legal interests and your reputation as a successful business person.

Address: Hoveniersstraat 22, B 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium
Phone: +32 (0)3 222 05 11 |  | 

Diamond and Colored Stones Courses in Antwerp have been attended by people from over 70 different countries. The HRD courses are known for their intensive and practical learning methods, resulting in a high level of competence and expertise.
2 week Gemmology course (3 consecutive modules): deals with the identification of colour stones and diamonds. Answers following questions:
- what stone is it?
- is it natural or synthetic?
- has it been treated or not?
2 week course: Diamond Grading and Identification.
2 week sorting course: rough and polished diamond.
Diamond Workshops (1day): Diamond treatments, Imitiations and Synthetic Diamonds; Fancy Colour Diamonds.

Address: 48 rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 Paris, France
Phone: +33 (0)1 42 46 78 00 |  | 

Organized by the Institut National de Gemmologie, these courses are opened at all. Their object is the theoretical and practical study precious and fine stones used in jewellery, like their imitations.

Two levels:

1st Level (2 years in Paris and in certain provincial towns): main part of knowledge necessary to the identification of the majority of the invaluable and fine stones used in jewellery.

2e Level (2 years in Paris only): preparation with the professional diploma in gemmology. Teaching bringing to a qualification of gemmologist of international level.
The theoretical and practical courses spread out over 9 months.

Intensive courses in Paris: 1st cycle (1st and 2e years) twice two weeks of full-time course, 2e cycle (3e and 4e years) twice three weeks of full-time course.

Intensive courses in Province: 1st cycle (1st or 2e year) three times three days full-time.

Preparation courses to the professional diploma in gemmology: 1 full-time week.

Address: Schupstraat 1, B 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium
Phone: +32 (0)3 231 68 45 |  | 

Diamond and Colored Stones Courses in Antwerp have been attended by people from over 70 different countries. The IGI courses are known for their intensive and practical learning methods, resulting in a high level of competence and expertise. The number of participants per course is limited generally to eight persons, to allow the teachers to spend a maximum of time with each student.

Address: Suite 522, SA Jewellry Centre, 225 Main Street, 2026 Johannesburg, South Africa
Phone: +27 11 334 8500 |  | 

Through our unique combination of one-on-one coaching and integrated videos, students will learn to grade diamonds, gold, precious metals and coloured stones more consistently and accurately using the very latest in gemmological microscopes. On completion of the course, successful students will receive a Diamond Education College Completion certificate, which "will undoubtedly open doors within a traditionally insular industry". The courses are:

Rough diamond grading and evaluation: How to use a loupe correctly; Gem and near gem; Different quality shapes colour sizing and sieving; Great precision of what is SAWABLE, MAKEABLES, MACCLES, CLIVAGE, REJECTIONS, FLATS and BOART with its qualities and colours; Cullinan – De Beers mine – surface – underground tour; Visits to various alluvial diggings; How to use the Rapaport Diamond Price List. And the international diamond price structure; How to look for and identify the grain in a sawed (four point) diamond; How to look for and identify the crystal symmetry, axis, plane, form and habit of diamond crystals; Moissanite identification; The study of impurity centres in rough diamond crystals, their cause and effect; How to select diamonds for fancy shapes, determining their ultimate form when in the rough; How to determine colour in diamonds, both natural and artificial, and its effect on buying and selling; How to select rough diamonds for purity, colour, size, shape and unusual qualities; How to determine whether a whole rough diamond is to be cleaved, sawed or remain whole; The process used in cutting and shaping elliptical diamonds such as , ovals,marquises pear shaped diamonds, etc; Classification of rough gems and industrial diamonds; How to use the Rapaport Diamond Price List and the international diamond price structure; Moissanite identification; How to determine table, crown angle, pavilion and depth; Diamond grading systehysical and optical properties: how to clarity grade, and how to plot clarity characteristics.

Polished diamond course: Diamond crystallography; Diamond grading systehysical and optical properties: how to clarity grade, and how to plot clarity; Characteristics; Inclusions and blemishes; How to colour grade diamonds in the normal colour range; How cut affects light return, beauty and value; How to determine table, crown angle, pavilion and depth; Measurements; How to compare proportions; Grading fancy shaped diamonds; Moissanite identification; Gold and precious metal identification; Birthstones; Diamond stimulants and treatments; How to grade mounted diamonds; Fancy coloured diamonds; Colour stone overview; Stages of diamond polishing and Marketing of diamonds, how to buy and sell diamonds gold, colored stones and the international diamond price structure.

Diamond cutting and polishing: The full diamond graduation program consists of 12 months training which can be broken up into terms of 3-month periods of which your company can determine if the full program must be done con currently or with intervals in between to allow your staff to return to your place of business and then return to us for continuance of the education process until the program has been fully completed.

Address: 416 boulevard de Maisonneuve Ouest, H3A 1L2 Montreal, Canada
Phone: +1 (514) 272-8313 |  | 

The Montreal School of Gemmology (EGM) is a private school located in the heart of Montreal. Founded by Odile Civitello, GG, FGA, EGM provides a dynamic education option for anyone who wants to become a professional gemmologist or gemmologist appraiser, upgrade his or her knowledge, or simply become acquainted with precious stones. EGM instructors are graduates of recognized institutions and are active in the gem and jewellery trade.

Address: Hoveniersstraat 22, B 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium
Phone: +32 (0)3 222 05 11 |  | 

Diamond and Colored Stones Courses in Antwerp have been attended by people from over 70 different countries. The HRD courses are known for their intensive and practical learning methods, resulting in a high level of competence and expertise.
2 week Gemmology course (3 consecutive modules): deals with the identification of colour stones and diamonds. Answers following questions:
- what stone is it?
- is it natural or synthetic?
- has it been treated or not?
2 week course: Diamond Grading and Identification.
2 week sorting course: rough and polished diamond.
Diamond Workshops (1day): Diamond treatments, Imitiations and Synthetic Diamonds; Fancy Colour Diamonds.

Address: Schupstraat 1, B 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium
Phone: +32 (0)3 231 68 45 |  | 

Diamond and Colored Stones Courses in Antwerp have been attended by people from over 70 different countries. The IGI courses are known for their intensive and practical learning methods, resulting in a high level of competence and expertise. The number of participants per course is limited generally to eight persons, to allow the teachers to spend a maximum of time with each student.

Address: P.O. Box 28048, Nevada 89126-2048, Las Vegas, USA
Phone: +1 702 880-9044 |  | 

They teach many jewelry trades people and those who are just entering the rough diamond world who require specific as well as general holistic expertise. They cover the full spectrum of this ancient yet cutting edge technologically specialized industry. Every aspect of knowledge on rough uses with current up to date cash values along with world consumption markets are areas of possible learning. This course of study is generally customized to fit the requirements of the students. Expanded or condensed versions are possible depending on the group or individual needs. Classes are always small and quite often private if requested. They have thousands of carats of rough in hundreds of different types and origins for examination.

Address: Suite 301, 3rd Floor, SA Diamond Centre, 240 Commissioner Street, 2001 Johannesburg, South Africa
Phone: +27 11 334-9003 |  | 

The Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Training School is a joint venture project of the Diamond Foundation of South Africa in partnership with De Beers. The Master Diamond Cutters Association and the Rough Diamond Dealers Association constitute the membership of the Diamond Foundation of South Africa. The courses proposed are:

Rough diamond course: To give the student a basic understanding of the characteristics and qualities of a rough diamond in relation to colour, carat, clarity and cut/shape, so that he/she can, with the necessary time, determination and diligence make meaningful decisions on rough diamonds.

Elementary Diamond Polishing Courses: The Diamond Training School has developed this course for a person who wants to go into other fields in the Industry and wants to acquire a basic background in the manufacturing of a gem diamond.

Diamond Polishing Courses: The Diamond Training School has developed this course for a person who wants to: - Prepare him / herself for a career in the Diamond Industry as a Diamond Polisher. - Go into other fields in the Industry and wants to acquire a background in the manufacturing of gem diamonds.