India needs to focus on telling the inspiring stories behind jewellery: Amit Pratihari, MD, GIA India
GIA plays a key role in establishing authenticity and trust in jewellery retail — it brings credibility, transparency, and confidence to the entire ecosystem, Amit Pratihari, MD, GIA India, tells Khursheed Mistry.
220 Graduates Honoured at IIG South Convocation 2025 in Bengaluru
The International Institute of Gemology (IIG) South, the education arm of Laxmi Diamonds, celebrated its 4th Convocation Ceremony at Shangri-La Hotel, Bengaluru, recognising the achievements of 220 graduating students who are set to embark on their professional journeys in the gems and jewellery sector.
IIG Strengthens Role as Education Partner at 14th National Jewellery Awards
The International Institute of Gemology (IIG) reaffirmed its commitment to design education and industry collaboration through its continued association with the 14th edition of the National Jewellery Awards (NJA), organised by the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) in partnership with the World Gold Council.
GIA Creates High School Scholarship Program
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) opens its Spring scholarship application cycle from March 1st to 31st, 2024, allocating up to $2 million to support student tuition. This cycle introduces the GIA Aspire Scholarship as a new initiative
Mumbai's IIGJ Celebrates 20 Years
Milan Chokshi, Chairman, IIGJ, described the rapid changes taking place in the gem and jewellery industry and the importance of IIGJ’s role in nurturing future generations of jewellery professional
IIGJ Mumbai's Inaugural Alumni Reunion Celebrates Outstanding Achievements at IIJS Premiere 2023
The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) Mumbai, a premier institution renowned for its excellence in gem and jewellery education, hosted its very first alumni reunion at the prestigious Launch Pad of the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Premiere 2023 (Bombay Exhibition Centre) on August 6, 2023.
GIA India Holds Graduation Ceremony
Vandana M Jagwani, a GIA Diamonds Graduate and Founder of Vandals - a laboratory-grown diamond jewellery brand, was the chief guest at the ceremony for graduates of GIA Graduate Diamond Diploma Program and GIA Graduate Diamond Diploma Program (Blended)
GIA to Showcase its Latest Lab & Education Services at IIJS Premiere
Lab services to be displayed include GIA Alumni Collective, the digital GIA Diamond Dossier®, the new GIA mobile app, GIA Match iD™ device, the GIA® Source Verification Service; and remote learning and blended programmes in educational services
GIA India Hosts 2nd Virtual Alumni Guest Session
Jayesh Patel, Product Controller of Ruby, Fura Gems, enlightens the alumni about the topic of ‘Mistaken Identity’ related to precious rubies
GIA India Hosts an Interactive Guest Session by Janak Mistry
Janak Mistry enlightened students about Colour Optimisation for Fancy Colours and Weight Optimisation for Fancy Shapes
GIA India Conducts its Premiere Graduation Ceremony
The first-ever certificates of the GIA Graduate Diamonds Diploma Program (Blended) given away by chief guest Amish Turakhia, GIA Graduate Gemologist (GG®) and Managing Partner, R Kirti and Co.
IIG awarded as Best Educational Institute by IBJA at 7th IIBS awards
IIBS awards are one of the most prestigious awards in the gem & jewellery sector
Jindal Jewellers launches winter collection
According to the company, the collection is modern, yet retains a traditional touch
GIA India Organises Virtual Alumni Guest Session with Coloured Diamond Expert John King
He presented the topic ‘Struck by Lightning: The Rare World of Coloured Diamonds’
GIA India Organises First Virtual Alumni Guest Session
Dr. C. Vinod Hayagriv addressed over 100 alumni at the event
