Gemological Institute of America-New York
New York, NY50 West 47th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10036
212-944-5900
The Gemological Institute of America-New York (GIA-NY) is a research and educational institution dedicated to the study and dissemination of information about diamonds and other precious gemstones. Founded in 1931, the GIA-NY is one of the world’s foremost authorities on diamonds and gemstones, and is a respected leader in the field of gemology. The GIA-NY’s mission is to provide the public with accurate and unbiased information about diamonds and other precious gemstones, and to promote responsible gemstone buying and selling practices.
The GIA-NY is best known for its diamond grading and gemstone identification services. The GIA-NY’s diamond grading services are widely recognized as the industry standard, and the GIA-NY’s gemstone identification services are used by jewelers, gemologists, and consumers around the world. The GIA-NY also offers a variety of educational programs, including a comprehensive gemology course, which is the most widely recognized gemology program in the world.
The GIA-NY is headquartered in New York City, and has offices and laboratories in a number of other cities around the world, including Los Angeles, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Mumbai.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 51
Type: Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year
Main Website: https://www.gia.edu/gem-education
Financial Aid: https://www.gia.edu/gem-education