The American Institute of Diamond Cutting, Inc. is the only school licensed by the state and federal government to teach diamond cutting in the U.S. They are also V.A. and Immigration approved. A.I.D.C has been serving the diamond industry for over 34 years and has been a leader in the education of rough diamonds, diamond cutting and polishing, and diamond business management. Their director, Nizam Peters, has written some of the first books on rough diamonds and diamond inclusions in the industry.