Ask Me! (Forget the wannabe's), hire a "G.G."

This is an expensive piece of wallpaper. It is the Diploma of a Gemological Institute of America Graduate Gemologist. Thousands and thousands of dollars plus X number of hours memorizing thousands of details which only start you out as a competent professional in the jewelry industry. And, don't forget to budget your instruments. MORE thousands of dollars. Only the serious pursue this path to any kind of success in the world-wide jewelry industry.