(IDEX Online) - Gem-A (the Gemmological Association of Great Britain) has established an independent, non-profit entity in the United States designed to facilitate its gemological education in an important market.
Gem-A USA will provide the same Gemmology and Diamond Diploma courses designed to inspire and educate the next generation of gemologists, the lab said.
Gem-A USA has announced that JTV (Jewelry Television) will be the first to offer its Gemmology Foundation, Gemmology Diploma and Diamond Diploma courses in Knoxville, Tennessee, as an Accredited Teaching Centre (ATC).
"Gem-A and Gem-A USA Accredited Teaching Centres are carefully-selected institutions that provide access to Gem-A courses in all corners of the world in a broad range of languages. As a long-standing partner of Gem-A and sponsor of the annual Gem-A Conference, JTV was an obvious choice to support Gem-A USA in diamond and gemstone education in the United States.
"As one of the leading retailers of jewellery and gemstones across the United States, JTV has been instrumental in sharing gemmological knowledge and inspiration with more than 85 million American homes, cultivating a new market of gemstone lovers and buyers in the process."
Gem-A CEO Alan Hart commented: "With fantastic partnerships across Asia and Europe, we believe now is the perfect time for Gem-A to expand its reach with Gem-A USA. As our affiliate in the US market, both institutions share the same commitment to gemological education, quality courses and teaching excellence that has shaped Gem-A since its inception in London in 1908.
"We are also thrilled to welcome JTV as the first ATC for Gem-A USA. In the coming months, we look forward to welcoming more institutions, schools and colleges who share our passion for gemology and nurturing the next generation of gemstone and jewelry professionals."