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IIG America
IIG America

Global Partnerships

Our collaborations

IIG has built strategic partnerships with the world’s most respected gem and jewelry organizations. Every IIG America course benefits from this global network.

Global Partner

Gem-A

Gemmological Association of Great Britain

Founded in 1908, Gem-A is the oldest gemmology education provider in the world. IIG has been an Accredited Teaching Centre for decades — our students earn internationally recognized Gem-A pathways alongside IIG diplomas.

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Partnership highlights

  • Internationally recognized certification pathways
  • Shared curriculum development
  • Faculty exchange and professional development
  • Joint research in colored-stone identification
Global Partner

De Beers Institute of Diamonds

Delivery Partner

The De Beers Group is the world’s leading diamond company. Through our delivery partnership with the De Beers Institute of Diamonds, IIG diamond courses are anchored in the deepest source of diamond knowledge on Earth.

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Partnership highlights

  • De Beers-endorsed diamond curriculum
  • Industry best practices for grading and disclosure
  • Rough diamond assortment methodology
  • Access to De Beers research and insights
Global Partner

Gemewizard

Color Grading Technology

Gemewizard is the industry standard for colored-stone and diamond color communication. IIG students learn the same tools used by the world’s leading gem laboratories, dealers, and retailers.

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Partnership highlights

  • Hands-on color grading technology training
  • Industry-standard grading tools
  • International color communication
  • Real-world gem trade applications
Global Partner

IBJA

India Bullion & Jewellers Association

IBJA is India’s apex body for the bullion and jewelry trade. Our collaboration connects IIG students to trade networks, market insights, and industry mentorship — a window into one of the world’s most important jewelry markets.

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Partnership highlights

  • Trade network access
  • Market insights and pricing context
  • Industry mentorship courses
  • Trade show participation
Global Partner

3.0 University

Future-Focused Academic Partner

3.0 University represents a new model of education — future-focused, collaborative, and industry-connected. This partnership brings cutting-edge academic thinking to IIG’s practical gem education.

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Partnership highlights

  • Blended learning methodologies
  • Digital-first course content
  • Academic credit pathways
  • Innovation in gem and jewelry education

Learn with a globally connected institute

Every course is backed by our international partnerships — speak with admissions to explore your pathway.