Browsing: jewellery education

The International Institute of Gemology (IIG) is set to host its 32nd Convocation Ceremony on August 11, 2026, celebrating 150 graduating professionals under the theme “Human Brilliance in the Age of AI: Empowering Minds. Enriching Futures.” The event will bring together industry leaders, academicians, graduates and families while highlighting the future of gems and jewellery education.

Senco Gold & Diamonds has expanded its retail presence in Odisha with the launch of its flagship Janpath store in Bhubaneswar. Inaugurated by actor Rakul Preet Singh, the new showroom offers an extensive collection of gold, diamond and platinum jewellery, catering to festive, bridal and everyday jewellery needs.

The London Diamond Bourse has introduced a new one-day Coloured Gemstone Course designed for jewellery professionals and is celebrating its launch by offering four complimentary places through an Instagram competition.

The unveiling of IIGJ Udupi by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman marks a major step in strengthening India’s gem and jewellery skill ecosystem, fostering innovation, employment, and global competitiveness.

IIG is redefining jewellery education by integrating experiential learning with industry immersion, offering students firsthand exposure to the workings of the global diamond trade at Bharat Diamond Bourse.

As the Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS) concluded what is traditionally the final major trade exhibition of the year, the International Institute of Gemology (IIG) used the moment to underline a larger shift underway in professional education, one where classroom learning is no longer sufficient without deep, structured industry immersion.

The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai, took a significant leap forward in its journey of growth with the inauguration of its newly modernised, state-of-the-art campus. The launch marks a new chapter for the institute, reinforcing its role as a centre of excellence in gems and jewellery education, skill development, and innovation.

Gemological Science International (GSI), a global leader in gemological certification, reinforced its position as the trusted laboratory partner for India’s jewellery supply chain at IIJS Premiere 2025, held at the Nesco Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.

The Board of Governors of the Gemological Institute of America, Inc. (GIA) has named Pritesh Patel, currently GIA’s Chief Operating Officer, as the Institute’s President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 4, 2025. Patel succeeds Susan M. Jacques, GIA’s President and CEO since 2014, who will continue at GIA as a strategic advisor until her retirement at the end of 2025