The Gem Identification Lab Class offered by the Gemological Institute of America® (GIA) provides hands-on training to GIA students on techniques used to identify natural and laboratory-grown gemstones, imitations, and assembled gemstones.
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The Gem Identification Lab Class offered by the Gemological Institute of America® (GIA) provides hands-on training to GIA students on techniques used to identify natural and laboratory-grown gemstones, imitations, and assembled gemstones.
Students will practice these skills using a variety of equipment including a microscope, a refractometer with polarizing filter and a removable magnifying eyepiece, refractive index (RI) liquid, a polariscope with an optic figure sphere, a dichroscope, a table model prism spectroscope, a handheld spectroscope and a loupe.
The class is taught in the Museum’s fully equipped gemology lab classroom by a gemology instructor from GIA’s World Headquarters in Carlsbad, California.
The GIA Gem Identification Lab Class is offered through GIA Online Education and is a requirement to earn the GIA Graduate Gemologist® or GIA Graduate Colored Online Diplomas. However, an intention to earn a GIA credential is not required to apply for this class. Learn More about this lab class.
How to Attend this Lab Class:
Lab class students must complete an admissions application through GIA’s website and be accepted at least one week prior to the start of the lab class.
Lab Class Duration: October 14-18
Class Times: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Gemology lab class at the Alfie-Norville Gem and Mineral Museum
Cost: $2,043.08 (includes Tuition, books, materials and tax)
How to Apply:
· Create an account and sign in to GIA's application portal at www.GIA.edu/applynow
· Follow the instructions to complete your application and upload your supporting documentation.
GIA Admission Requirements
Find the full list of requirements in the GIA Online Education Catalog on page 33.
About GIA
The Gemological Institute of America® (GIA) is one of the world’s leading sources of knowledge, standards, and education for gems and jewelry since 1931. GIA credentials signify a professional well-equipped for an ever-evolving gem and jewelry industry. Educational programs at GIA are led by experienced instructors and based on its world-renowned research and technology.
Contact GIA about this class at admissions@gia.edu or (760) 603-4001.