Welcome to The Gemstone Academy, where curiosity meets sparkle!
Our mission is to ignite a lifelong love of learning through the fascinating world of gemstones, crystals, and earth science. Designed especially for young explorers, the Gemstone Academy helps kids discover the beauty, history, and science hidden inside every stone — all through hands-on learning, colorful lessons, and exciting activities.
At the Gemstone Academy, we believe every child is a natural scientist on their own level. Our programs encourage:
Curiosity — asking questions and seeking answers through discovery
Creativity — connecting art, science, and storytelling through gemstones
Confidence — building skills and knowledge step-by-step with real tools and real gems
Our learning approach blends fun visuals, interactive videos, and simple experiments that make complex ideas easy and exciting to understand.
The Gemstone Academy offers a three-level journey:
Gemology Apprentice – A fun introduction course to the world of gems and crystals including a package of gemstones and magnifier.
Gemology Explorer – Learn how to use gem tools and identify stones through our online course and gemology tools and gemstones set sent to the student to use and keep.
Junior Gemologist – Dive deeper into gem formation, ethics, and discovery projects including our course with advanced level of learn and a professional set of gemology tools and gemstones.
Each level can be taken online, with gemstone kits sent right to your home for hands-on exploration.
The Gemstone Academy was developed by the United States Gemological Institute (USGI) — one of the most trusted names in gemology education. With decades of teaching experience, our team brings professional gem lab knowledge to a format made just for kids and families.
Our goal is to inspire the next generation of gemologists, scientists, and responsible collectors. Whether your child dreams of being a jeweler, a geologist, or just loves shiny things, the Gemstone Academy is the perfect place to start their journey.