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17 courses with the subject GEM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

GEM 1000Applied Jewelry Professional

Apr 20, 2026 – Apr 24, 2026 Aug 31, 2026 – Sept 4, 2026 2026 LAB CLASS SCHEDULE

Subject: GEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.gia.edu

GEM 110Jewelry Essentials

This course examines jewelry’s important features and how they combine to give a piece its unique value. Content includes the unique qualities of precious metals, how to describe them to customers, and how to identify jewelry types and styles, using industry terms to describe them. Coursework also includes an examination of the different jewelry manufacturing methods, and how they can affect style, appearance and durability. Other topics include how precious metals are regulated, marketed and tested, and the key components of a compelling product presentation. The course also covers watches and gift-ware. The final exam is online, open book and does not require a proctor. • Required for: Applied Jewelry Professional Diploma • Prerequisites: None • Self-paced; maximum completion time: 2 months • Consists of: 6 lessons and a final exam • What you earn: Jewelry Essentials Professional

Subject: GEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.gia.edu

GEM 120Colored Stone Essentials

This course provides essential knowledge of colored stones, with an in-depth focus on the "Big Three" of the gemstone world: ruby, sapphire and emerald. Subjects covered include the language of colored stones; color’s powerful role in gemstone value and the unique characteristics of popular colored stones; and how color, clarity, cut and carat weight affect a gem’s value. The final exam is online, open book and does not require a proctor. • Required for: Applied Jewelry Professional Diploma • Prerequisites: None • Self-paced; maximum completion time: 2 months • Consists of: 8 lessons and a final exam • What you earn: Colored Stone Essentials Professional

Subject: GEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.gia.edu

GEM 130Diamond Essentials None 7 2 Months Page

Total lessons: 20 See "Tuition and Fees" on page 49 See "Class Schedules and Classroom Hours" on page 12 Rough and polished opal. Courtesy: Cenki Thomas 2026 GIA Education Catalog - Carlsbad Campus; Online Division

Subject: GEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.gia.edu

GEM 149Pearls None8

Subject: GEM
Credits (min): 8
Credits (max): 8
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.gia.edu

GEM 149LPearl Grading Lab3

* Remedial Work. After five unsuccessful exam attempts, students are required to complete remedial work before the next attempt. Remedial options include: 1. Receiving six remedial stone sets shipped to the student, or 2. Completing two full remedial days in a GIA Student

Subject: GEM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.gia.edu

GEM 220Colored Stones • Prerequisites: None

• Self-paced; maximum completion time: 10 months This course provides in-depth knowledge about the multitude • What you earn: Diamonds & Diamond Grading Certificate of colored stones sold in today’s market. Topics include: which gems are commercially important and why, the differences in gem values and shifting supply patterns, and how these factors affect gem prices and availability. The final exam is online, closed book and proctored. • Required for: Graduate Gemologist and Graduate Colored

Subject: GEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.gia.edu

GEM 2200Graduate Diamonds

Mar 2, 2026 – Apr 24, 2026 Jul 13, 2026 – Sept 4, 2026

Subject: GEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.gia.edu

GEM 220LColored Stone Grading

Apr 19, 2026 – Apr 21, 2026 Dec 6, 2026 – Dec 8, 2026

Subject: GEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.gia.edu

GEM 2210Accelerated Graduate Diamonds Program

Mar 7, 2026 – May 30, 2026

Subject: GEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.gia.edu

GEM 230Diamonds & Diamond Grading3

Subject: GEM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.gia.edu

GEM 2300Graduate Colored Stones

Apr 27, 2026 – Sept 17, 2026 Sept 7, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027

Subject: GEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.gia.edu

GEM 230LDiamond Grading

Apr 13, 2026 – Apr 17, 2026 Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026

Subject: GEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.gia.edu

GEM 2310Accelerated Graduate Colored Stones Program

Apr 6, 2026 – Jan 23, 2027

Subject: GEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.gia.edu

GEM 240Gem Identification

This course blends the theoretical knowledge and practical experience of identifying natural, laboratory-grown, treated gems and simulants. In their practical work, students practice using the equipment, tests and process to identifying over 500 gemstones including more than 60 species. Topics include gem treatments in the market today as well as advanced laboratory testing and instrumentation. The 20- stone final exam is closed book (except for lab manual) and proctored. • Required for: Graduate Gemologist and Graduate Colored

Subject: GEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.gia.edu

GEM 240LGem Identification

Apr 23, 2026 – Apr 27, 2026 Dec 10, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026

Subject: GEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.gia.edu

GEM 2500Graduate Gemologist

Mar 2, 2026 – Sept 17, 2026 July 13, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027

Subject: GEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.gia.edu

Source: Gemological Institute of America-New York's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61