What is the difference between an Accredited Jewelry Professional & a Graduate Gemologist?

An Accredited Jewelry Professional (A.J.P.) is a person who has educational training from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in the basics of the Jewelry Industry. This person has basic knowledge in Diamonds, Colored Stones, and Jewelry style and manufacture.

A Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) is a person who has spent many hours studying in-depth many facets of the jewelry industry. They have studied Diamonds, Colored Stones, and Pearls. Their studies cover how to grade quality of many different types of stones, where the stones come from, including their composition and surrounding geology. They also study the path stones travel from the mines to the public. Graduate Gemologists are also able to identify stones and differentiate between natural, synthetic, simulant, and treatment enhanced. The Graduate Gemologist is perhaps the most widely recognized and internationally respected designation in the Jewelry Industry.

Do you have a Graduate Gemologist on staff?

Yes, we have a accredited Graduate Gemologist on staff. This person is responsible for all our appraisals and is available for any jewelry questions you may have.

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