Working at GIA

Established in 1931, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is the world’s foremost authority on diamonds, coloured stones and pearls. A non-profit institute, GIA’s mission is to ensure the public trust in gems and jewellery by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science and professionalism through education, research, laboratory services and instrument development. GIA is the leading source of knowledge, standards, and education in gems and jewellery.

Students around the globe turn to GIA for the knowledge, skills, and credentials that launch successful gem and jewellery careers. GIA’s London Campus is a UK Registered Charity established to advance the education of gemmology in UK and globally. It is a member school within the network of GIA campuses worldwide, headquartered in Carlsbad, California.