International School of Gemology

Welcome to the International School of Gemology, the worlds finest and fastest growing gemological education organization that offers world class gemology training at the world's lowest tuition rate. We are the innovators in affordable, quality distance education in gemology and jewelry appraisal that is based on our certified insurance industry education delivery system. Our online gemology courses are considered the top in the world for quality, affordability and ease of learning. Choose from one of our quality education programs or individual courses or get more information about careers in gemology and jewelry appraisal.

ISG Seal

FREE with your completed RGA Program. The official ISG Registered Gemologist Appraisal Certification Seal. Use this for all of your appraisals or formal documents as your offical, certified seal of credentials.


ISG Programs and Information

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Registered Gemologist Appraiser $2495.00

The complete 8 course program of gemology and jewelry appraisal. This is the finest distance education package available for those seeking careers in gemology and/or jewelry appraisal. This is our complete education program.

Registered Gemologist Program $1495.00

This program includes the same 4 courses in gemology but does not include the appraisal related courses. This course is for anyone interested in gemology as a career or hobby but does not need the special appraiser training.

Individual Course Programs

Designed for those who need to spread out the tuition cost by taking the RGA or RG program one course at a time. We offer the complete RGA or RG Programs by individual course program. Courses start at $295.00

Registry of Graduates

We welcome you to review our Registry of Graduates on our Global Claims Associates home site, the home of the Registry.

ISG: Best Online Gemology Schools

We are proud to announce that the ISG has received "Best Online Gemology School" rating by two major internet jewelry organizations.

Introduction to Gemology

If you would like to experience our program before making your decision, or are just looking to learn more about gemology.

ISG Graduate Support Programs

With graduates around the world, the International School of Gemology takes great pride in our graduate support programs.

Meet Your Instructor

Learn the history and confirm the credentials of your instructor, Robert James FGA, GG. Get the complete story of the founder of the ISG

Frequently Asked Questions

Get quick answers about the International School of Gemology based on our years of working with new students just like you.


At the ISG we let our students speak to the quality of our program...

I can attest as someone who has taken the jewelry appraisal course as well as a lifetime of gemology study...this course will better prepare you for doing jewelry appraisal work than anything else out there!
Diamond Bill Warren

It's great to see good appraisal methodology being taught. In the UK we have specific courses that we have to complete before we can become registered valuers (appraisers) but it doesn't seem the case worldwide.
Sammantha M. UK

The ISG courses are the best and at your convenience. I completed the RGA program by taking one course at the time. It took me some time, but I was able to make a living and to study without a time pressure. Thank you Robert! Marina W.

I worked on my GG several years after completing my RGA. I was able to complete GIA Diamonds & Diamond Grading as well as Colored Stones courses in a week each based on what I learned at the ISG. Great education and support throughout the years. Matt U.


  • I am a G.G. and F.G.G. I signed up for the I.S.G. in its infancy as a kind of a refresher because so many things had changed in the field of gemology since I got my degrees in the mid 80's. I was impressed with the quality and quantity of information available through the courses. Robert James, a graduate of both the Gemological Institute and British Gemmological Association, is constantly updating the material and refining the presentation. I would recommend the ISG for those who want a user friendly and reasonably priced study of gemology. –Barbra Voltaire FGG, GG Gemology Online

  • I received the material to begin the program as a ISG Registered Gemologist Appraiser yesterday. I am thoroughly impressed with your program. The material was received in unprecedented time between payment and delivery of material. I have only read the first 4 chapters of The Pearls Course and have learned more than I have acquired in a lifetime of gemstone study and research. The study material and recommendations for learning are not only helpful, but it would seem that anyone taking your courses are sure to be successful. I look forward to this study in your program with confidence and without apprehension. I am delighted to be one of your new students. Thank you for making this learning process possible and accessible.–Adele S. ISG Student