Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences (AIGS)
Bangkok, Thailand
Gemmology and diamonds: Accredited Gemologist (A.G.) diploma; diamond grading and pricing; coloured stone grading
On campus and online
Schools
Where to study gemmology, diamond grading and jewellery design and making, from short courses to degrees, around the world.
Asia
Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT)
Bangkok, Thailand
Gemmology and jewellery: Gem-A Gemmology Diploma (FGA) programme; diamond grading; jewellery design and manufacturing; online courses
On campus and online
Gemmological Institute of India (GII)
Mumbai, India
Gemmology and diamonds: Diploma in Gemmology (D.G.), Diploma in Diamond Grading (D.D.), short and correspondence courses
On campus and online
Gemmological Institute, China University of Geosciences (GIC)
Wuhan, China
Gemmology and jewellery: GIC Gemologist Diploma; degrees in gemmology and jewellery design, bachelor to PhD; vocational courses
On campus
Hiko Mizuno College of Jewelry
Tokyo, Japan · also Osaka
Jewellery design and making: Two- to four-year jewellery courses (making, stone setting, high jewellery); watchmaking
On campus
Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI)
Hong Kong, China
Jewellery design and making: Higher Diploma in Jewellery Design and Technology; professional jewellery courses
On campus
Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ)
Mumbai, India
Gemmology and jewellery: B.A. Gems & Jewellery Design, postgraduate diplomas, 20+ certificate courses in design, gemmology, manufacturing and CAD
On campus
Middle East
Institute for Diamond Studies (IDS)
Ramat Gan, Israel
Gemmology and diamonds: Polished diamond grading, gemmology, and rough diamond marking and evaluation
On campus
Europe
Alchimia Contemporary Jewellery School
Florence, Italy
Jewellery design and making: Two-year BFA and MFA in contemporary jewellery; intensive making courses; microscope setting and engraving; workshops
On campus
Birmingham School of Jewellery (Birmingham City University)
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Gemmology and jewellery: BA Jewellery and Objects, BSc Gemmology and Jewellery Studies, BA Horology; foundation year
On campus
Central Saint Martins (University of the Arts London)
London, United Kingdom
Jewellery design and making: BA (Hons) Jewellery Design; short courses in jewellery making
On campus
Deutsche Gemmologische Gesellschaft (DGemG)
Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Gemmology and diamonds: Diploma in Gemmology (FGG); Diamond Grading programme in four seminars
On campus
Gem-A, The Gemmological Association of Great Britain
London, United Kingdom · also Accredited Teaching Centres in 19 countries
Gemmology and diamonds: Gemmology Foundation and Diploma (FGA), Diamond Diploma (DGA), GemIntro and short courses
On campus and online
Gübelin Academy
Lucerne, Switzerland
Gemmology and diamonds: Coloured Gem Professional courses at several levels; online course on ruby, sapphire and emerald
On campus and online
HRD Antwerp Education
Antwerp, Belgium
Gemmology and diamonds: Certified Diamond Grader diploma; gemmology basic and advanced; jewellery design; live online classes
On campus and online
Haute École de Joaillerie
Paris, France · also Lyon, Aix-en-Provence
Jewellery design and making: CAP and BMA jewellery diplomas, Higher Jeweller's Certificate, bachelor in jewellery design; setting and polishing
On campus
Hochschule Trier, Campus Idar-Oberstein
Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Gemmology and jewellery: BFA and MFA in Gemstones and Jewellery, including gemstone cutting and design
On campus
Instituto Gemológico Español (IGE)
Madrid, Spain
Gemmology and diamonds: Diplomado en Gemología: classroom, intensive, blended and distance options
On campus and online
International Gemological Institute (IGI) School of Gemology
Antwerp, Belgium · also 21 education centres, including Mumbai, New Delhi and other Indian cities
Gemmology and jewellery: Graduate Gemologist, Diamond, Colored Stone and Jewelry Design graduate programmes; CAD
On campus and online
Istituto Gemmologico Italiano
Milan, Italy
Gemmology and diamonds: Diamond, coloured gemstone and pearl courses; European Gemmologist (FEEG)
On campus
L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Paris, France · also Hong Kong, Shanghai, Dubai
Gemmology and jewellery: Short courses for everyone in jewellery history, gemstones and savoir-faire; online talks
On campus and online
Le Arti Orafe Jewellery School
Florence, Italy
Jewellery design and making: Goldsmithing, stone setting, engraving, enamelling and CAD, from three months to two years
On campus
Pforzheim University, School of Design
Pforzheim, Germany
Jewellery design and making: BA Jewellery and Objects of Everyday Culture; MA Jewellery
On campus
Royal College of Art
London, United Kingdom
Jewellery design and making: MA Jewellery & Metal (one year, postgraduate)
On campus
Scuola Orafa Ambrosiana
Milan, Italy
Jewellery design and making: Goldsmithing, setting, engraving, chasing, enamelling, wax modelling, design and gemmology
On campus
Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF
Basel, Switzerland
Gemmology and diamonds: Basic Gemmology, Scientific Gemmology, Scientific Diamonds and pearl courses; free online courses
On campus and online
Americas
Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA)
Toronto, Canada · also Vancouver
Gemmology and diamonds: Professional Gemmology Program in four levels, leading to the Fellowship (FCGmA)
On campus and online
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)
New York, United States
Jewellery design and making: Jewelry Design AAS degree: hand making, CAD, 3D printing and CNC, gems
On campus
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
Carlsbad, United States · also New York, London, Mumbai, Surat, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Taipei
Gemmology and diamonds: Graduate Gemologist (GG) diploma; diamond, coloured stone and pearl programmes; lab classes
On campus and online
Africa
Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Training School
Johannesburg, South Africa
Gemmology and diamonds: Diamond grading, rough diamond evaluation and diamond polishing; GIA lab classes
On campus and online
Oceania
Gemmological Association of Australia (GAA)
Sydney, Australia · also Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth
Gemmology and diamonds: Diploma in Gemmology (FGAA), part-time, flexible or one-year intensive
On campus and online
RMIT University, School of Art
Melbourne, Australia
Jewellery design and making: Gold and Silversmithing studio in the Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art); short courses, including 3D modelling for jewellers
On campus
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