Gem-A Graduate Stories

Learn more about Gem-A’s alumni, how our qualifications have helped them develop their career and words of wisdom for prospective students of gemmology

GEM-A ALUMNI

Hear from our Students

At Gem-A, we are proud that our courses can help students achieve their dream of developing a successful career in the hugely varied and exciting field of gemmology. Click on each profile to find out about some of the fantastic careers that Gem-A Graduates have gone on to achieve since attaining their Gem-A Diploma.

Fiona Linten FGA

Business owner

Lauren Diggle DGA

Business co-owner

Sam Burrell FGA

Business owner

Iakovina Kotsakou FGA

Gemmologist & Jewellery Blogger

Leigh Davies FGA DGA CPAA

Consulting Gemmologist

Fay Barrow FGA DGA

Gemmologist and Valuer

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