Lab Classes

Most of the fun and excitement...not to mention the fundamentals of gemology come from actually examining gems. The practical requirements of many GIA courses range from grading diamonds to identifying a variety of colored stones to separating natural stones from synthetics and simulants. GIA Distance Education is designed to give you as much time handling gems as possible.

Distance Education students working toward GIA Graduate Gemologist, Graduate Diamonds, Graduate Colored Stones, or Graduate Pearls diplomas can meet many of their requirements in Lab Classes at locations near their homes. At GIA Lab Classes Distance Education students can work with diamonds and other gemstone, use professional equipment, and benefit from individualized attention from GIA instructors.

GIA Lab Classes provide Distance Education students with the hands-on experience that's such a large component of the on campus experience. GIA Lab Classes are frequently available at GIA facilities in Carlsbad, New York, and Los Angeles, as well as an average of eight to ten additional cities around the US and Canada. Traveling Lab Classes are also held in locations throughout the world.

Lab Classes are designed to accommodate your busy schedule. Most are taught during the day, and a few take place at night. They help you master skills that are essential to your jewelry industry career in hours, days, or nights rather than weeks, months, or years.

 

DIAMOND GRADING CLASS:

5 Full days                                                   37,900 Baht
08:30 – 16:30 hrs.

* June 9 to 13, 2008
* August 4 to 8, 2008
* October 27 to 31, 2008

 

 

GEM IDENTIFICATION CLASS:

5 Full days                                                  37,900 Baht
08:30 – 16:30 hrs.

* June 2 to 6, 2008
* August 18 to 22, 2008
* November 3 to 7, 2008

 

 

COLORED STONE GRADING CLASS:

3 Full days                                                 30,900 Baht
08:30 – 16:30 hrs.

* May 28 to 30, 2008
* August 13 to 15, 2008
* November 10 to 12, 2008

 

 

IDENTIFYING DIAMOND TREATMENTS CLASS:

2.5 Hours                                                   4,900 Baht

* October 17, 2008 ========= > 9.00 am. to 11.30 am.
* October 25, 2008 ==========> 1.00 pm. to 3.30 pm.

 

 

GEM TREATMENTS UPDATE CLASS:

3 Hours                                                    4,900 Baht

* October 17, 2008 ========= > 1.00 pm. to 4.00 pm.
* October 25, 2008 ==========> 9.00 am. to 12.00 pm.

 

 

CAD CAM for Jewelry --------------->>>> more information

10 Full days                                              69,900 Baht
08:30 – 15:30 hrs.

* May 26 to June 6, 2008         Limited to 10 students

 

 

PEARL GRADING

1 Full day                                                   6,500 Baht
08:30 – 16:00 hrs.

* Thu - July 24, 2008
* Wed - July 30, 2008
* Sat - August 2, 2008