Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery Lab has introduced origin determination reports for Paraiba tourmalines, expanding its coloured gemstone certification services amid growing demand for provenance verification and standardized gemstone nomenclature.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated IIGJ Udupi on April 28, in Karnataka, highlighting skilling, employment and industry-led training, while IIGJ signed an MoU with IIT Madras for lab-grown diamond certification.

Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery Lab Jaipur has expanded origin determination services to include certification for ruby, emerald and sapphire packet lots and bead strings, strengthening traceability and transparency for gemstone trade.

IIGJ Lab, a GJEPC initiative, has revised its ruby treatment terminology to match leading global gemmological practices, simplifying clarity-enhancement descriptions and strengthening transparency for gemstone manufacturers, traders, and retailers across India.

The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai, inaugurated its newly modernised campus, marking a significant step towards shaping the future of India’s jewellery education and skill development.

The Indo-French educational partnership took a significant step forward as H.E. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, visited IIGJ Jaipur to witness the signing of an MoU between Alliance Française and IIGJ Jaipur. This collaboration introduces a French language course for students, fostering cultural exchange and future opportunities in the jewellery industry

India and Thailand have reinforced their longstanding trade relations in the gem and jewellery sector with the signing of three pivotal Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) at the Bangkok Gem and Jewelry Fair (BGJF) 2025

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), India’s premier trade body for the gem and jewellery industry, has appointed Kirit Bhansali as Chairman and Shaunak Parikh as Vice Chairman following the completion of the COA Election 2024

The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has taken a significant step towards empowering artisans in North East India by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Limited (NEHHDC) to establish the Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery (IIGJ) in Guwahati

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) marked a significant milestone on 24th September 2024, with the inauguration of the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) training and skilling centre in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra

The Jaipur Regional Office of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) recently conducted a successful two-day retail mastery workshop at the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) in Jaipur, aimed at enhancing the skills of frontline retail salespersons

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) in collaboration with the Mumbai Diamond Merchants Association (MDMA) organized an informative seminar at the MDMA Trading Hall in the Bharat Diamond Bourse

At IGNITE Maharashtra, chaired by Collector Thane, the GJEPC highlighted growth opportunities for the gem and jewellery sector. Mithilesh Pandey, GJEPC's Director of Membership, focused on the industry's potential, with special emphasis on the India Jewellery Park in Mahape, Navi Mumbai

Jaipur witnesses the launch of a new service as IIGJ-RLC introduces its Pearl Identification Service