Accredited Gemmologist (C.I.G.)^® Diploma Program

Individual credit courses in the A.G. program should be completed within twelve months. The suggested time for completion of the diploma pogram should not exceed two years. The Canadian Institute of Gemmology reserves the right to make changes to the curriculum without notice. The designation Accredited Gemmologist (C.I.G.)^®

After completion of all credit courses and submission of a scientific paper the student will receive the internationally recognized ACCREDITED GEMMOLOGIST (C.I.G.)^® diploma.

This designation is a registered certification mark (see Industry Canada, Canadian Intellectual Property Office) and requires a user licence for business use. The annual user fee for diploma and C.I.G. Expert certificate holders is presently $100; it includes a membership in the Gem Connoisseur Club. The logo and name "Canadian Institute of Gemmology (C.I.G.)" is a registered trademark; see certificate . The designation "Fine Jewellery Expert (C.I.G.)" and "Diamond Expert (C.I.G.)" are protected certification marks.

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