Directory
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GIA (Gemological Institute of America) – London
College accredited since 24/04/2009
Head of Institution
Mr Mehdi Saadian
Telephone
020 7813 4321
Fax
020 7813 4331
Email
gialondon@gia.edu
Website
http://www.gia.edu/gem-education/london
Curriculum
Graduate Gemologist Diploma Graduate Diamonds Diploma Graduate Colored Stones Diploma 5 Accredited Jewellery Professional Diploma Jewellery Design Certificate 4 Diamond Grading Lab Class Colored Stone Grading Lab Class Gem Identification Lab Class Pearl Grading Lab Class Quick Design Lab Class Business Development Strategies CAD/CAM for Jewellery All courses internal, some with course credits towards a diploma.
Reports
GIA (Gemological Institute of America), London - Interim college April 2015
GIA (Gemological Institute of America), London - Re-accreditation Inspection Report - February 2017
GIA (Gemological Institute of America)- London- Interim Inspection- May 2019
GIA (Gemological Institute of America) - London - Re-accreditation Inspection Report - April 2021