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gemology school reviewsWelcome to Gemology School Reviews.

Gemology School Reviews was established in 2015 and was created and maintained by professionals in the international gemological profession to provide quality information about gemology schools to potential students. Our reviews cover both classroom and online gemology courses as provided by these gemological organizations. Click on the images below to read reviews of the world’s finest gemology schools and institutes and learn about some websites claiming qualified programs but lacking proper credentials and organization. You can choose a great gemology school using the information you find on this website. Contact us if you have questions, comments, or to suggest a new gemology school to review.

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aigs

 

Asia Institute of Gemological Sciences is one of the foremost schools for colored gemstones.

 


CIG

 

Canadian Institute of Gemmology excels in both education and technical advancements in gemological tools and testing.

 


GAA

 

The Gemmological Association of Australia is one of the best all-round programs in professional gemology education.

 

 


Gem-A

 

The Gemmological Association of Great Britain is the world’s oldest and most respected education program.

 

 


GIA

 

The Gemological Institute of America is the largest and wealthiest gemology organization in the world.

 


TIJT

 

Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology at Paris Junior College was the first gemology school to prove smaller schools can have the biggest programs. Outstanding education opportunity in many phases of gemology and jewelry production.

 


IGI

 

International Gemological Institute is a world leader in education and gemological lab testing. Widely used around the world.

 

 


ISG

 

 

 

The International School of Gemology is the only gemology school with courses certified and recognized by the U.S. and international insurance industry.

 

 


 

International Gem Society

 

The International Gem Society has major problems with a lack of student support, a lack of instructors, and a program that is not recognized by any organization.

 


George Brown

 

 

George Brown College offers one of the best gemology programs on a smaller and more personal level.

 

 

 


DCA

 

 

Diamond Council of America provide the finest jewelry knowledge and sales training in the world. No one else comes close.

 

 


GEM

 

Gemmological Institute of Montreal has a long established history of being one of the top gemological schools in North America

 


GII

Gemmological Institute of India is one of the fastest growing centers for high quality gemological education in India

 


SSEF

 

 

The Swiss Gemmological Institute is the most trusted European gem lab, and offers the finest classes in a variety of gem studies.

 

 


HRD

 

HRD Antwerp is the center of the world diamond markets with courses in diamond rough sorting and grading that are only found here.

 

 


JAP

 

World Gem Foundation is a fast growing gemology education organization that is provide quality education to places other cannot go.

 


birmingham

 

Birmingham City University is the only place in the world where you can earn a university degree in gemology. The finest gemology education to be found.