GIA or ISG or Neither?
GIA or ISG or neither?
Question: Hello, I always had an interest in gems and in the back of my mind, I always wanted to go to GIA to become a gemologist.
$199.96 USD
I would like to work with stones, matching up with color and clarity to be set in jewelry but I don't want to manufacture jewelry. I am more interested in the quality side if that makes sense.
My question to you is, what type of job is this called?
Does it make sense to become a gemologist?
I am not exactly sure what a gemologist does other than studing gems. Also, I have read about a school called International school of gemology (ISG). It's suppose to way cheaper than GIA because it's completely online but they do send you a gemlab.
I read about it on yourgemologist.com that it's suppose to be easier to learn than GIA and they are also a member of the Better business bureau. http://schoolofgemology.com/ (that's their website).
Does it make sense to go to school to become a gemologist?
How hard is it to get a job out of this?
I work full time so it's easier for me to take an online course. GIA does offer distance education but I do have to go into NY for some tests. This would be difficult for me even though I live in NJ.
thank you for any advice, thoughts, opinions you can provide.
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