Gemological Institute of America (GIA), United States

United States

On February 15, 1931, former retail jeweler Robert M. Shipley and his wife, Beatrice, cashed in their savings to establish their long-held dream – the Gemological Institute of America.

When most jewelers knew little about the gems they traded, Shipley wanted to professionalize the industry through education, research, and gemological instrumentation. The Institute, initially based out of their home, offered mimeographed mail-order courses and provided gemtesting services using borrowed microscopes and other equipment. From these modest beginnings, GIA has become an institution with more than 365,000 students and alumni from seven schools in six countries, a prestigious laboratory grading the world’s most important diamonds, the leading gemological research center, and the creator of the 4Cs and the International Diamond Grading System™ – the worldwide standard for evaluating diamond quality.

The Robert Mouawad Campus at GIA World Headquarters is the premier gem studies school — fully integrating state-of-the-art classrooms, the famous GIA laboratory, and an internationally recognized museum into the beautiful Carlsbad, California location.

Nestled beside the Pacific Ocean, a half-hour from San Diego, the community is a beautiful place to learn as well as relax after class. From surfing and sailing to hiking and golfing, there’s an array of activities that can provide students with the quintessential Southern California experience.

Rents range from about $650 for modest home-stay arrangements to $1,600 or more for luxury apartments. Long-term and short-term stay hotel arrangements are also available. Long-term stays start at $2,100 per month. Short-term stay hotel rates average $80 to $250 per night depending on the season, location, and rating.

GIA has a list of rental properties; however, GIA does not screen these listings, and does not offer a roommate placement service.

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