GIA INDIA HOSTS GRADUATION CEREMONIES FOR ITS GRADUATE DIAMOND DIPLOMA STUDENTS IN NEW DELHI AND SURAT
10th April 2023
GIA India held the graduation ceremonies for the Graduate Diamond Diploma Program students at its New Delhi and Surat locations. Atul Jain, GIA Graduate Gemologist (GG®), GIA Applied Jewelry Professional™ (AJP) and Founder of Atul Jewellers was the chief guest in New Delhi and Bhumik Gajera, Director, Laxmi Diamond Pvt. Ltd., was the chief guest in Surat.
Sharing his years of insight with the graduating students in New Delhi, Atul Jain said, “It was a pleasant surprise to know that more than half of the graduating students are from diverse backgrounds. This clearly shows the outreach of GIA educational programmes among young aspirants.”
(Atul Jain, GIA GG, AJP and Founder of Atul Jewellers; GIA India representatives along with GIA Graduate Diamonds Diploma students with their certificates in New Delhi)
Addressing the students in Surat, Bhumik Gajera shared his experience in the diamond industry and said, “It was a wonderful experience interacting with the students. The human capital coming out of GIA India will definitely bring consistency and innovation to our century old craft. I wish them the very best for their future and commend the GIA team for their hard work.”
(Bhumik Gajera, Director, Laxmi Diamond Pvt. Ltd., GIA India representatives along with GIA Graduate Diamonds Diploma students with their certificates in Surat)
In his message to the students, Apoorva Deshingkar, Senior Director – Education and Market Development, congratulated the students and said, “Our heartfelt thanks to Atul-ji and Bhumik-bhai for doing the honour of handing-over certificates and sharing their industry insights with our students in New Delhi and Surat. GIA education prepares students for their journey in the gem and jewellery industry. I am glad to see these students embark on a career in the sparkling world of gems and jewellery and I wish them the best of luck.”
The GIA Graduate Diamonds Diploma Program examines the technical expertise needed to grade, buy, and sell diamonds with the insight of a seasoned professional. This diploma program explores the GIA diamond grading procedures to assess the 4Cs – color, clarity, cut and carat weight – and how they affect diamond value. Students use professional diamond grading equipment for the purposes of examining a diamond’s quality characteristics to grade and identify diamonds.
About GIA India
GIA India Laboratory Private Limited (‘GIA India’) is an independent subsidiary of the Gemological Institute of America, Inc. (‘GIA’). Established in 1931, GIA is recognised as the world’s foremost authority in gemmology. GIA invented the famous 4Cs of Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat Weight and, in 1953, created the International Diamond Grading System™ which is recognised around the world as the standard for diamond quality.
Through research, education, gemological laboratory services and instrument development, the Institute is dedicated to ensuring the public trust in gems and jewellery by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science and professionalism. All of GIA’s activities are governed by its mission to serve the public. Visit GIA.edu or GIAindia.in.
