World's Foremost Authority in Gemology to Teach in Lafayette, La.Business Editors/Education Writers CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 28, 2003 Interested in a unique career in the intriguing world of gems and jewelry jewelry, personal adornments worn for ornament or utility, to show rank or wealth, or to follow superstitious custom or fashion. The most universal forms of jewelry are the necklace, bracelet, ring, pin, and earring. ? Or, simply curious about the science of diamonds, gemstones, and pearls? The world's leading educator to the gem and jewelry industry, the Gemological Institute of America The Gemological Institute of America, or GIA, is a non-profit institute dedicated to research and education in the field of gemology. The GIA is also well known for its gem identification and grading services, and developed the famous "four Cs" (Cut, Clarity, Color and Carat (GIA Noun 1. GIA - a terrorist organization of Islamic extremists whose violent activities began in 1992; aims to overthrow the secular Algerian regime and replace it with an Islamic state; "the GIA has embarked on a terrorist campaign of civilian massacres" ), is traveling to Lafayette, La. to teach its acclaimed Gemology gem·ol·o·gy or gem·mol·o·gy n. The study of gems. gem  o·log Extension classes March 10-27. GIA, long-known as the world's foremost authority in gemology, will provide instruction on how to identify and grade diamonds, colored gemstones, and pearls. The classes will be held at Stuller Inc., located at 302 Rue Louis XIV Louis XIV, king of France Louis XIV, 1638–1715, king of France (1643–1715), son and successor of King Louis XIII. Early Reign . Students will have an exclusive opportunity to tour the facilities at Stuller. This will be the only time this year that GIA's world-renowned Extension instructors, along with specialized gemological equipment, will be traveling to Louisiana. GIA, creators of the International Diamond Grading System(TM), will teach Diamond Grading March 10-14. Students will learn to grade diamonds using the 4 Cs of diamond value -- color, cut, clarity and carat CARAT, weights. A carat is a weight equal to three and one-sixth grains, in diamonds, and the like. Jac. L. Dict. See Weight. weight. Gem Identification, to be held March 17-21, provides instruction on how to identify natural, synthetic and imitation gemstones. More than 60 species of gemstones are covered. Learn to grade the color, clarity and cut value factors of colored not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color stones with GIA's Colored Stone Grading class March 24-26. Students will discover how the world's top experts accurately discern the quality of akoya, freshwater, South Sea and Tahitian pearls in the Pearl Grading class March 27, where GIA's 7 Pearl Value Factors(TM) will be explained. Enrollment in GIA's Extension classes is open to anyone. The classes are ideal for students who are working toward completing course requirements for GIA's Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) diploma, the industry's most prestigious professional designation. GIA travels worldwide to teach its Extension classes to industry newcomers and seasoned professionals who are updating their skills. To enroll or request more information on classes in Lafayette, or other GIA classes and seminars held in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , call 800/421-7250, ext. 4001, or 760/603-4003, ext. 4001. E-mail eduinfo@gia.edu, or visit www.gia.edu. About GIA An independent nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. , the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is recognized as the world's foremost authority in the grading and identification of diamonds, gemstones and pearls. Established in 1931, GIA has translated its expert knowledge into the most respected gemological education available. In 1953, the Institute created the International Diamond Grading System(TM) which, today, is recognized by virtually every professional jeweler in the world. Through research, education and gemological laboratory services, the Institute is dedicated to protecting the interests of both the public and the jewelry industry alike. GIA has 13 locations worldwide in 10 countries, with its headquarters in Carlsbad. Contact: Alexander Angelle, 760/603-4112. |
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