Lab Classes in Tucson
Build Your Skills in a Beautiful and Historic Setting
Lab Classes are held at The Alfie Norville Gem and Mineral Museum located in downtown Tucson, Arizona.
In the museum, you can explore over 12,000 square feet of gem and mineral exhibits featured in a beautiful, historic building. The classroom is outfitted with all the equipment a student needs to learn to grade and identify diamonds, colored stones, and pearls.
Some advantages to taking lab classes in the colored stone hub of the Southwest:
- Gain hands-on experience with a variety of gemstones.
- Practice your skills with professional-quality gemological equipment.
- Learn with instructors from GIA World Headquarters in Carlsbad, California.
- Fulfill your lab class requirements to earn an online diploma via GIA Online Education.
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You can apply online for these Tucson Lab Classes through the GIA Carlsbad Campus.
2024 SCHEDULE
Diamond Grading Lab Class
- Jan 27 - Jan 31
- Jun 23 - Jun 27
- Oct 06 - Oct 10
Colored Stone Grading Lab Class
- Feb 10 - Feb 12
Pearl Grading Lab Class
- Feb 13
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Gem Identification Lab Class
There are no more lab classes scheduled for 2025 in Tucson.
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