HRD Antwerp launched its globally recognized diamond, gemmology and jewellery education programmes in Mumbai on January 13, 2026, to expand access to structured, internationally aligned professional training in India.

Internationally renowned diamond merchant and luxury entrepreneur Golubhai Badalia, celebrated for his expertise in diamond grading, sourcing, and design, is stepping into a new arena — investment and entertainment

HRD Antwerp, Europe’s leading authority in diamond grading and certification, has officially launched its operations at the Bharat Ratnam Mega Common Facility Centre (CFC) in Mumbai.

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced the appointment of Pritesh Patel as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 4, 2025. Patel, who currently serves as GIA’s Chief Operating Officer, will take over the role from Susan M. Jacques, who will retire at the end of this year after more than a decade in the leadership position

The Indian Diamond Institute (IDI), a central government-recognized institution, has unveiled the nation's inaugural B.Sc. program in Jewellery Design and Manufacturing to address the escalating demand in these burgeoning sectors.

GIA India held a seminar on the topic, “Fancy-shape Diamonds,” for the staff of Finestar Jewellery & Diamonds in Surat

The Designers Class Partners with the International Institute of Gemology to offer Online Jewellery Design and Business Management Courses

More than 20 sales staff from Malabar Gold and Diamonds attended the training programme on diamonds

Ashok Seth, Regional Chairman, GJEPC – North Region; Ashok Kumar Suri, General Secretary, Delhi NCR Jewellers Committee and Amit Kapoor, GIA GG, AJP, GIA Pearls Graduate and Associate Vice President – Jewelry, Saffron Art Pvt. Ltd. were the chief guests at the event

Dinesh Navadia, Regional Chairman – Gujarat, GJEPC, was the chief guest at the event

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.

Before the discovery of diamonds in Brazil in the 1720s, most diamonds came from India, and we were the world’s principal producer of diamonds for over 1000 years

The contemporary jewelry brand has joined hands with the industry leader for certifying their jewelry to cater to their evolving customer that is seeking trust and credibility

Dr. Jayshree Panjikar of PANGEMTECH- Panjikar Gem Research & Tech Institute, Pune, made a presentation on ‘Quality Verification & BIS Standards’ at the online webinar on ‘Gems & Jewellery’, one of the Marathon Webinars ‘Udyog Manthan’ organized by the Ministry of Commerce to increase Quality and Productivity