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Campus Overview

Located in Bloomsbury, one of central London’s most vibrant and accessible areas, GIA sits between the Hatton Garden jewelry district and the luxury West End stores of Bond Street. Fine jewelry houses, prestigious auction houses, key trade venues, and the Tower of London’s Jewel House are all just a few blocks from where you’ll be learning your craft.
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TUBE STOPS FROM BOND STREET
85%
UK'S FASHION INDUSTRY IS IN LONDON
15
MINS. FROM TRAFALGAR SQUARE
London is the largest and most populous city in Europe. One of the world’s most vibrant theater, fashion, and music scenes. Four World Heritage Sites. Dozens of historic landmarks and the most universities. And plenty of outdoor markets. It’s a city teeming with life and culture – a place that’s ancient but always reinventing itself. You’re guaranteed to find endless surprises and to be endlessly entertained by the spectacle that is London.

Diploma & Certificate Programs Offered at the London Campus

Graduate Gemologist
GG
Graduate Gemologist®

Earn the industry’s most prestigious credential.

 

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graduate diamonds
GD
Graduate Diamonds

Learn to speak the language of diamonds and embark on an exciting career path.

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Graduate Colored Stones
GCS
Graduate Colored Stones

Immerse yourself in a world of color and be prepared to seize a spectrum of opportunities.
 

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jewelry design
JD
Jewelry Design

Learn the craft of translating your ideas into stunning gem and jewelry illustrations.


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Comprehensive CAD/CAM for Jewelry
CCC
Comprehensive CAD/CAM for Jewelry

Elevate your artistry by learning how to use CAD/CAM software to design jewelry.

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Anthony Lindsay slide 1
GIA instilled in me a passion for gems that I didn't know I had.

Antony Lindsay, GIA Graduate Gemologist
Merchandising & Wholesale Director, FABERGE

Mike Asscher slide 2
Why not attend an educational program from the best school in the world if you yourself want to be the best in the industry? That's why I chose GIA.

Mike Asscher, GIA Graduate Gemologist
Vice President, ROYAL ASSCHER DIAMOND COMPANY, LTD.

Antel Artinian slide 3
GIA educational programs provide the basic foundation to become a skilled professional in the jewelry industry.”

Antel Artinian, GIA Accredited Jewelry Professional and Jewelry Design Certificate
Public Relations Manager, S.M. Arten

Karina Sena slide 4
Despite being third generation in the jewelry and gemstone business, and having more than 14 years of experience, I’m impressed by how much I learned in 26 weeks!

Karina Sena, GIA Graduate Gemologist
General Manager/Owner, Karyna Sena

campus tour Embark on a New Adventure

Five minutes from the chic shops of Oxford Street and the fun of Covent Garden, GIA is in the center of it all.

Experience GIA in London

Five minutes from the chic shops of Oxford Street and the fun of Covent Garden, GIA is in the center of it all.

Your association with GIA starts from the day you enroll, and remains throughout your professional journey. That means help finding great jobs, invaluable networking opportunities, lifelong education, and more.

Welcome to the GIA Family

Your association with GIA starts from the day you enroll, and remains throughout your professional journey. That means help finding great jobs, invaluable networking opportunities, lifelong education, and more.

What makes a gemstone beautiful and precious? You’ll know why after studying at GIA.

Personalizied Instruction

What makes a gemstone beautiful and precious? You’ll know why after studying at GIA.

Some of the most respected and influential gem and jewelry professionals regularly come to GIA to share their insights with you. These are rare opportunities to learn about the industry and to build relationships with VIPs.

Enjoy Renowned Speakers

Some of the most respected and influential gem and jewelry professionals regularly come to GIA to share their insights with you. These are rare opportunities to learn about the industry and to build relationships with VIPs.

Want to learn more about GIA? Come to Open Day and explore the campus.

GIA London Open Day

Want to learn more about GIA? Come to Open Day and explore the campus.

London Jewellery Week holds breathtaking surprises around every corner. You’ll find hundreds of activities and exhibitions guaranteed to leave you amazed.

Prepare to Be Dazzled

London Jewellery Week holds breathtaking surprises around every corner. You’ll find hundreds of activities and exhibitions guaranteed to leave you amazed.

GIA staff are eager to help you to realize your professional dreams. Get ready to start walking into your future.

Meet Your Mentors

GIA staff are eager to help you to realize your professional dreams. Get ready to start walking into your future.

GIA is famous for being a place to make life-long friends and to create professional networks. Get ready to meet some wonderful people who share your passion for gems and jewelry.

Forge Lasting Friendships

GIA is famous for being a place to make life-long friends and to create professional networks. Get ready to meet some wonderful people who share your passion for gems and jewelry.

GIA holds a yearly jewelry design contest. Your inspiration could be the next winner.

Get Ready to Shine

GIA holds a yearly jewelry design contest. Your inspiration could be the next winner.

The GIA Alumni Association has an active London chapter that encourages lifelong relationships, provides opportunities for continuing education, and fosters networking in the gem and jewelry industry.

Become Master of Your Trade

The GIA Alumni Association has an active London chapter that encourages lifelong relationships, provides opportunities for continuing education, and fosters networking in the gem and jewelry industry.