The Gemological Institute of America® (GIA) is the world?s foremost authority on diamonds, colored gemstones and pearls. Established in 1931, GIA is a public benefit, nonprofit institute, and is the leading source of knowledge, standards, and education in gems and jewelry. An accredited, post-secondary educational institution, GIA offers professional credential programs in gemology, jewelry design and jewelry manufacturing at 7 campuses and locations worldwide, including Carlsbad, CA and New York. GIA?s educational programs benefit from and are designed based on the Institute?s industry leading research and technology.