Graduate Jeweler Program

Drive Jewelry Production With A Steady Hand and A Careful Eye.

Practical, hands-on, and action-driven, the bench jeweler embodies the care and craftsmanship that we love about great jewelry.

GIA’s Graduate Jeweler diploma program gives you the ability to transform precious metals and gemstones into beautiful pieces of jewelry. You learn in a hands-on, action-oriented professional environment. You work with precious metals and gemstones at your own jeweler’s workbench equipped with a torch, power hand tools, a toolkit, and all the accessories you need. You’ll learn the basics of metal working including soldering, finishing and polishing techniques, as well as the latest technology like laser welding.

When you complete the program, you’ll have the fundamental skills of a professional bench jeweler with capabilities in the art of hand fabrication, assembly of manufactured components, custom order, and repair.

Program at a Glance

Credential You Earn
GIA Graduate Jeweler Diploma

Program Highlights

Learn how to:
Perform the most common jewelry repairs
Become proficient with the use of tools and equipment common in a modern, well-equipped jewelry manufacturing shop
Work with metal to manufacture and repair jewelry
Apply the basics of working with and setting gemstones in jewelry
Work with a variety of mounting styles, settings, and fancy-shape stones

Learning Methods   

On Campus Carlsbad Only

Program Requirements

• Graduate Jeweler program  - 26 weeks

Tuition  

$15,850 approximately

See Fee Schedule for additional fees including applicable books, materials, and taxes.