Gemological Institute of America
Soha Javaherian is a seasoned gemologist with extensive experience in the jewelry industry, currently serving as a gemologist at Soha Diamond Co. in Madison, Wisconsin, since 2016. Soha Diamond Co. specializes in origin guaranteed diamonds and gemstones set in 100% recycled precious metals and was recognized as a Top 100 Finalist in the 2018 FedEx Small Business Grant Contest. In addition to this role, Soha holds positions as the Education Chair for the Gemological Institute of America, a contributing author for the Better Diamond Initiative, and a board member of the Midwest Jewelers Association. Previous experiences include roles as a gemologist at San Diego Jewelers Exchange LLC, a diamond grader at GIA, and an operations professional at Tiffany & Co. Educational qualifications include a Graduate Gemologist degree from GIA and a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Economics and Languages and Cultures of Asia from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Gemological Institute of America
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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.