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.
Event Plan for JJS held from December 19 to 22 2025
JJS 2025, scheduled from December 19–22 at the Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre, will host 1,227 booths, feature the Coloured Gemstones theme, and welcome top exhibitors, retailers, and global participants.
JJS–IJ Design Awards 2025 Jury Meet: A Pan-India Showcase of Craftsmanship and Innovation
The JJS–IJ Design Awards Jury Meet evaluated 135 finalists from 834 entries across 30 cities, unveiling new categories that reflect India’s evolving design landscape.
Amit Pratihari Appointed Managing Director of GIA India Laboratory Pvt. Ltd.
GIA India Laboratory Pvt. Ltd. has appointed industry veteran Amit Pratihari as its new Managing Director, effective October 1, 2025. He will lead the organisation’s gemological laboratories in Mumbai and Surat, along with the GIA India School in Mumbai, bringing over two decades of expertise in retail, brand management, and the diamond industry.
Jaipur Jewellery Show 2024: A Glittering Legacy in Its 22nd Year
The Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS), fondly known as the December Show, returns for its 22nd edition from 20 to 23 December 2024 at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC), Sitapura. With over 1200 booths, this premier event continues to blend Jaipur’s rich heritage in gems and jewellery with contemporary trends, offering a vibrant platform for trade, innovation, and design excellence
GIA India Hosts Graduation Event for CAD/CAM Jewelry Certificate Students
GIA India held the graduation ceremony for students of Comprehensive CAD/CAM for Jewellery Certificate Program at its Mumbai campus
GIA India Celebrates Graduation of Diamond Diploma Students in Mumbai Ceremony
GIA India recently marked a significant milestone with the graduation ceremony of students from its Graduate Diamonds Diploma Program held at the Mumbai campus
GIA India Expands its Education Portfolio with Launch of “Jewellery Merchandising for Retailers” Course
The new course offers participants insights into the art and science of effective jewellery merchandising strategies
GIA India Conducts Gemology Graduation Ceremony in Mumbai
The graduation ceremony commenced with an engaging session on the rich history of diamonds and gemstones in India
GIA India celebrates graduates of Diamonds Diploma Program in Mumbai
GIA India recently hosted a momentous graduation ceremony for the students of its Graduate Diamonds Diploma Program at Mumbai
IIGJ-RLC Launches Pearl Identification Service in Jaipur
Jaipur witnesses the launch of a new service as IIGJ-RLC introduces its Pearl Identification Service
Artisan Jewellery Design Awards Garnered Monumental Recognition from the Gem & Jewellery Sector
The Artisan Jewellery Design Awards Received Monumental Response from the Gem & Jewellery Industry
GJEPC's Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2024 Showcases Top Wearable Artworks & Crafts
India's global design hub status highlighted at GJEPC's Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2024, featuring this year's most remarkable wearable artworks & crafts
GIA India Conducts Seminar for Staff of Finestar Jewellery & Diamonds Ltd
GIA India held a seminar on the topic, “Fancy-shape Diamonds,” for the staff of Finestar Jewellery & Diamonds in Surat
Indian Jeweller Magazine holds Grand Jury meet for 13th edition of JJS-IJ Design Awards Powered by GIA
Indian Jeweller magazine recently conducted the Grand Jury meet for the 13th edition of JJS-IJ Jewellers Choice Design Awards (JJS-IJCDA) at Hotel JW Marriott, Mumbai
