Gemological Institute of America
Larissa Sobon is a highly skilled professional in jewelry manufacturing arts with substantial experience at the Gemological Institute of America since September 2018, currently serving as a Subject Specialist. Prior to this role, Larissa held various positions in the jewelry industry, including Business Development and Brand Manager at Giraux Fine Jewelry, where responsibilities included overseeing marketing initiatives and creating visual assets. Additional experience includes roles as a 3D Modeler at Zeepro, Jewelry Designer and CAD Designer at Giraux Fine Jewelry, and New Product Engineering CAD Technician at Tiffany & Co. Educational qualifications comprise a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jewelry and Metalsmithing from the Rhode Island School of Design and several gemology certifications from GIA.
This person is not in any teams
This person is not in any offices
Gemological Institute of America
2 followers
Since 1931, the Gemological Institute of America has been a leading expert on jewelry. Part research institute and part school, GIA is highly respected in the gem industry. If you want to turn your interest in gems into a career, the Gemological Institute is a great place to look. One of the best features of student life at GIA Carlsbad is its location. Just 90 miles from Los Angeles and a short drive from San Diego, the school offers easy access to two of California's most exciting cities. GIA Carlsbad's academics are vocational in nature. All of its programs are geared toward a career in gemology, and include the following subjects: * Graduate Gemologist * Graduate Diamonds, Colored Stones, or Pearls * Accredited Jewelry Professional * Graduate Jeweler * Applied Jewelry Arts The main sources of financial aid at GIA Carlsbad are federal programs. These include Pell grants, SEOG, and subsidized and unsubsidized loans for eligible students. The school also offers over 30 institutional scholarships, many of which are based on merit. The award amount for these scholarships varies from $500 to $18, 000.