The Gemological Institute of America opened a new Taiwan campus on March 29, 2026, offering Chinese-language Graduate Gemologist education to expand regional access and support industry workforce development.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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)

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

Jayesh Patel, Product Controller of Ruby, Fura Gems, enlightens the alumni about the topic of ‘Mistaken Identity’ related to precious rubies

Janak Mistry enlightened students about Colour Optimisation for Fancy Colours and Weight Optimisation for Fancy Shapes

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.

IIBS awards are one of the most prestigious awards in the gem & jewellery sector

According to the company, the collection is modern, yet retains a traditional touch