It is my pleasure to welcome you to GIA and to congratulate you on taking an exciting first step toward a career in the jewelry industry.

Whether your goal is to become the owner of a successful jewelry business, a superb buyer or seller of gems, an expert appraiser, a famous designer, a skilled craftsperson, or if you simply want to learn more about the gemstones and jewelry you love - you’ve come to the right place.

At GIA, you’ll find an education fortified by groundbreaking research, sophisticated instruments, passionate teachers, an ever-growing museum collection, and a worldrenowned gemological library. Whether you choose to study on campus, through the convenience of distance education, online, or in a traveling GIA classroom, you can count on GIA for the very finest gem and jewelry education available.

You can also count on the lifelong value of your GIA training and credential. As a GIA graduate, your professional standing is instantly recognized, and you join the ranks of some of the most inf luential leaders in the gem and jewelry industry – leaders from all over the world who began their careers with the education they received right here.

At GIA, we realize that the knowledge you acquire is only one component of an enriching and rewarding educational experience. That’s why we’re firmly committed to providing you with the encouragement and support you need to turn your dreams into reality. From dedicated instructors to helpful support staff, all of us measure our success by your success.

It has been our honor and privilege to have played a significant part in the careers of so many talented industry professionals. And now, it’s our privilege to welcome you to this wonderful industry and to offer you the tools you need to succeed in it.

I look forward to welcoming you as a new student and watching your career develop to its fullest potential.

Donna Baker

President
Gemological Institute of America