[Jewelry making - Article 00796] - Re: [Orchid] GIA Grad. Jeweler Diploma...Worth it???

[Daniel R. Spirer]

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    The original poster asked whether the GIA Jewelers Program was
    worthwhile. While I have no personal knowledge of their jewelers'
    program the subject of the gemologists' program (of which I do have
    knowledge) has come up in this thread.  I can assure all of you that
    taking their gemology program is critical in this country if you are
    going to be a serious jeweler who deals in gems and diamonds.  I
    cannot speak highly enough of their programs, especially when
    combined with daily practical experience (i.e. someone working in a
    jewelry store every day will benefit more than someone who has no
    experience in the industry--although it will help later when they
    have had more experience as well).  It is absolutely critical that
    everyone in this industry has a working knowledge of how to identify
    and grade gemstones and diamonds especially with all the new
    treatments appearing on the market. Your best source for this
    knowledge is the GIA.  Unequivocally, hands down, they have the best
    gem and diamond programs in the marketplace today.  I realize this
    does not answer the original poster's question but since their other
    programs were mentioned I felt obliged to speak up.  Incidentally we
    pay for any and all of our employees' GIA gemology training in full.
     We have two G.G.'s already (myself and my manager) and another
    employee on the way. Daniel R. Spirer, GG Spirer Somes Jewelers 1794
    Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02140 617-491-6000
    spirersomes AT earthlink.net www.spirersomes.com


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