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Comment on Should I attend GIA for Graduate Gemologist. by Jay

Jay — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 03:49:10 +0000

what are the hours like for a regular week of the course?

Comment on Should I attend GIA for Graduate Gemologist. by R. Gunther

R. Gunther — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 11:40:56 +0000

In reply to JC. You would want to check with the GIA and see how many times you are allowed to take the exam, but yes you can take it more than once. A great many people don't pass it 100% the first time. I recall one girl who had done it many times, like 7+ times and still had not passed. It is really not too difficult to get 100%, you practice on hundreds and hundreds of colored stones so you get the hang of things quite well before the exam.

Comment on Should I attend GIA for Graduate Gemologist. by R. Gunther

R. Gunther — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 11:38:31 +0000

In reply to Magda. Yes, the colored stone exam you must get 100% correct - there is no other passing grade.

Comment on Should I attend GIA for Graduate Gemologist. by Magda

Magda — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 20:19:18 +0000

Hi! So at the exams you have to be 100% correct otherwise you fail?! Completely?! You get no certificate ?!

Comment on Should I attend GIA for Graduate Gemologist. by JC

JC — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 17:59:37 +0000

I’m currently 28 years old and debating on switching careers. I was really interested in signing up for the distance learning courses at GIA, however, the 100% to pass has kind of put me off. That’s a HUGE amount of pressure considering the price I would be paying. Are you allowed to retake the test any number of times?

Comment on Diamonds are a Bad Investment – Oh REALLY?!? by Are Diamond Prices Going To Continue To Decline? – The Graduate Gemologist

Are Diamond Prices Going To Continue To Decline? – The Graduate Gemologist — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 04:44:38 +0000

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Comment on Nitza Lerner – Fake Watch Dealer by Robert S.

Robert S. — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 02:52:29 +0000

Nitza is a woman who also not as experienced as other high-end watch dealers. I truly believe she doesn’t know this is a fake watch.

Comment on EGL Everywhere Vs. Martin Rapaport by EGL USA becomes GHI – The Graduate Gemologist

EGL USA becomes GHI – The Graduate Gemologist — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 08:07:54 +0000

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Comment on Color Changing Diamonds Enter The Market by rahul desai

rahul desai — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 14:45:10 +0000

Excellent step towards ethical business practice, and towards trust in market scenario.
WE appreciate GIA efforts, which leads to more trust worthiness and credit worthiness amoung the business and trade.
Showing courage to oppose also commendable, keep it up.
Thank you .

Comment on The Truth about Honest Grading: An Open Letter to Martin Rapaport by EGL International Shutting Down » The Graduate Gemologist

EGL International Shutting Down » The Graduate Gemologist — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 08:55:17 +0000

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