The Gemological Institute America has openings for its Graduate Diamonds diploma program at the institute’s Los Angeles Branch in Culver City. The seven-week program starts Feb. 10.

In addition, the same branch is offering a hands-on Diamond Grading Lab Class at night. This class has students looking at diamonds under the microscope from the very first night. In 10 evenings, students learn to buy and sell diamonds. This Diamond Grading Lab Class begins Feb. 27.

The tuition for the Graduate Diamonds Program is $4,795 and $1,095 for the Diamond Grading Lab Class.

For more information on the GIA Los Angeles Branch, and the various programs and classes offered, including the world-renowned Graduate Gemologist diploma program, contact Lori Geller at 310-670-2100 or 866-702-2088 or visit www.gia.edu and email laedu@gia.edu.

JCK