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Welcome to the Insurance Institute of Jewelry Appraisal

Welcome to the Insurance Institute of Jewelry Appraisal, the world’s foremost authority for education, training and support of gemologists and jewelry appraisers world-wide. We are a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Education Organization whose purpose is to help you be a more successful jewelry appraiser, gemologist, gemstone dealer or jewelry sales professional. Our courses are developed by state licensed insurance professionals along with gemologists holding the world’s highest gemological credentials. We are unique in the world of gemology and jewelry appraisal. We offer you professional training with certified programs, and at the lowest tuition rates in the world. We welcome you to the IIJA and look forward to working with you.

IIJA Individual Gemology and Appraisal Courses

Introduction to Watches

Pearls Course

Diamonds Course

Colored Gemstones Course

Gemology Tools and Techniques

Created and Treated Gemstones

Evaluating Damaged Jewelry

Personal Property Appraisal

IIJA Support Programs and Scholarships

Consumer Protection and Support

IIJA Graduate Support Programs

IIJA Military Discounts

IIJA Scholarship to DCA Courses

About the Insurance Institute of Jewelry Appraisal Inc.

Learn about the IIJA, our history, and our commitment to quality education at an affordable price.

Meet the IIJA

Meet our staff and learn more about who is behind this amazing education opportunity. Learn more here.

Student Testimonials

No one can tell you about the IIJA learning experience better than our students. Read their comments here!

Frequently Asked Questions

We understand you have questions. We provide answers to the most frequently asked questions here.

Industry Recognition

The IIJA is recognized world-wide for the quality of our program, and the integrity of our purpose. Learn more about our industry recognition here!

About the IIJA

Get the background information to learn about the IIJA history and structure. Click here for the information.

IIJA Donors and Supporters

Donors and supports who help make our non-profit education possible. See the list here!

Donate to our 501(c)3 Non-Profit

Learn about  and support our non-profit status here.

Graduate Support Programs

The IIJA offers the industry’s finest support programs for our IIJA RGA and RG Graduates. To learn more about how we can help you be more successful visit the Graduate Support Programs page.

What Students Say?

  • I really enjoyed being a part of your Registered Gemologist Program. I have just passed my Registered Gemologist’s Exam and can’t wait to display my diploma in my jewelry store!

    Bill Warren, Pres. North Carolina Jewelers Association

  • I was just about to give up on my dream… I found The ISG. It´s just fantastic that I can be on my sofa in Stockholm and study gemology and not only keep a dream alive but also living it. Thank you for given me, through your enormous work & great experience and knowledge, this opportunity by establishing the ISG!

    Right now You are my hero!

    Daniel S., Sweden

  • I was impressed with the quality and quantity of information available through the courses.

    Barbra Voltaire FGG, GG, Gemology Online

  • I believe I that I have not thanked you for having this course. It was the best thing I have ever done. Your price is what people like me who did not know anything about gemology like to pay. And the course material is great just like the instructor.

    Mattias G., ISG Student in Sweden

  • Hi RJ,
    I am so thrilled and happy to have received my RGA from the ISG. I pray and only hope for the massive growth of your incredible organization. When I started GIA in 1978 the program was nothing in comparison to what you have offered. It is a shame that so many people are unaware of what wonderful things your program offers not just from the standpoint of earning a diploma; also from all of the information you’ve let us with which is an appreciated flood. I still look forward to one day meeting and or working with you in the future. I look forward to you starting an alumni Association as well.
    Warmest regards and thank you for everything,
    Craig Sperling
    July 13, 2017

    Craig Sperling

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