GIA India Education
Today, India’s diamond and jewellery manufacturing industry, concentrated in Gujarat and Mumbai, is by far the world’s largest, with an estimated one million workers and 3,000 companies that polish an astounding 92% (by volume) of all diamonds sold in world markets today. Jaipur, in Rajasthan, is a growing coloured stone center. What’s more, India is now the third largest retail diamond market behind the U.S. and Japan. And as the industry grows so does the need and demand for trained jewellery professionals. GIA India is located at the Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai near to the Bharat Diamond Bourse. At GIA India, you learn the jewellery and diamond knowledge you need to work in this exciting and expanding industry. This school takes pride in being the 13th location of GIA in the world.
Mumbai - one of the most vibrant and happening city in South Asia, is a cosmopolitan city where many diverse cultures and languages mingle. One of the most affluent and industrialised cities in the world, Mumbai is the commercial capital of India. It contributes 40% of the Gross Domestic Product generated in India. It is also duly recognized as the hub of gem and jewellery industry in the country. Out of a total of 84-odd site holders of DTC throughout the world, 32 have their headquarters in Mumbai. What’s more, the city has a large Export Promotion Zone for jewellery manufacturers. Indeed, the importance of this city can hardly be over emphasised.
With intense activity going on round the year, the city attracts business from different regions of the country and has become a center of gemmological education. While studying at GIA India, students have the opportunity to interact with several important industry leaders in Mumbai. They get a chance to network with a wide range of potential employers. The students can also have the advantage of visiting the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) held annually in Mumbai.