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Schools

Where to study gemmology, diamond grading and jewellery design and making, from short courses to degrees, around the world.

Europe

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

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Deutsche Gemmologische Gesellschaft (DGemG)

Idar-Oberstein, Germany

Gemmology and diamonds: Diploma in Gemmology (FGG); Diamond Grading programme in four seminars

On campus

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Instituto Gemológico Español (IGE)

Madrid, Spain

Gemmology and diamonds: Diplomado en Gemología: classroom, intensive, blended and distance options

On campus and online

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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

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Istituto Gemmologico Italiano

Milan, Italy

Gemmology and diamonds: Diamond, coloured gemstone and pearl courses; European Gemmologist (FEEG)

On campus

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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

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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

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Listed alphabetically within each region. JewelLoop does not rank, recommend or endorse any school. Details come from each school's own website; check programmes, dates, languages and fees with the school directly.

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