Study in London’s iconic Canary Wharf
CARLSBAD, Calif. – June 3, 2026 – The soon-to-open GIA (Gemological Institute of America) campus in London is now enrolling students for classes beginning in August 2026. The new GIA School of Gemology and Jewelry ArtsTM campus in London’s Canary Wharf will place GIA students in one of the world’s most influential centers for luxury and business.
“GIA takes great pride in providing premier education through our programs. Our new London campus will allow us to further advance our mission to ensure confidence in gems and jewelry by making education more globally accessible and offering the highest quality gem and jewelry education,” said GIA President and CEO Pritesh Patel.
The new London campus in the iconic and vibrant Canary Wharf district will offer increased capacity and, for the first time in London, the GIA Jewelry Design & Technology program. The campus will be conveniently located near transport, cultural and social attractions. Historically, enrollment at GIA’s London campus has included students from more than 50 countries with unique and diverse backgrounds.
“I am looking forward to the opportunities, growth and community building the new campus will bring,” said GIA U.K. Education Director Mehdi Saadian. “GIA students will experience a new, modern and centrally located campus. London’s Canary Wharf is a hub for high-end retail, providing students with a valuable real-world setting for observing modern jewelry merchandising and trends.”
GIA’s London school was established in 2002, providing education in gemology and jewelry design. The school is accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) and Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).
Open days and a grand opening event will take place this autumn. For updates, additional details and enrollment information, visit https://www.gia.edu/gem-education/london/overview.
ABOUT GIA An independent nonprofit organization, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), established in 1931, is recognized as the world’s foremost authority in gemology. GIA invented the famous 4Cs of Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat Weight and, in 1953, created the International Diamond Grading System™ which is recognized around the world as the standard for diamond quality. |
Study in London’s iconic Canary Wharf
CARLSBAD, Calif. – June 3, 2026 – The soon-to-open GIA (Gemological Institute of America) campus in London is now enrolling students for classes beginning in August 2026. The new GIA School of Gemology and Jewelry ArtsTM campus in London’s Canary Wharf will place GIA students in one of the world’s most influential centers for luxury and business.
“GIA takes great pride in providing premier education through our programs. Our new London campus will allow us to further advance our mission to ensure confidence in gems and jewelry by making education more globally accessible and offering the highest quality gem and jewelry education,” said GIA President and CEO Pritesh Patel.
The new London campus in the iconic and vibrant Canary Wharf district will offer increased capacity and, for the first time in London, the GIA Jewelry Design & Technology program. The campus will be conveniently located near transport, cultural and social attractions. Historically, enrollment at GIA’s London campus has included students from more than 50 countries with unique and diverse backgrounds.
“I am looking forward to the opportunities, growth and community building the new campus will bring,” said GIA U.K. Education Director Mehdi Saadian. “GIA students will experience a new, modern and centrally located campus. London’s Canary Wharf is a hub for high-end retail, providing students with a valuable real-world setting for observing modern jewelry merchandising and trends.”
GIA’s London school was established in 2002, providing education in gemology and jewelry design. The school is accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) and Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).
Open days and a grand opening event will take place this autumn. For updates, additional details and enrollment information, visit https://www.gia.edu/gem-education/london/overview.
ABOUT GIA An independent nonprofit organization, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), established in 1931, is recognized as the world’s foremost authority in gemology. GIA invented the famous 4Cs of Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat Weight and, in 1953, created the International Diamond Grading System™ which is recognized around the world as the standard for diamond quality. |