Archive for student_events

Students from GIA’s Graduate Colored Stones diploma program recently visited Jaipur to attend “The Jewellers Association show” and the factories of RMC, Vaibhav Global Ltd, Coloured Rock trading Pvt Ltd, Dolphin Gems and National facets where they were able to […]

Mr. Rupak Sen, regional director marketing – Asia, Gemfields conducted an interactive session with GIA’s students and shared his vast experience in the field of coloured gemstones. Besides being attractive, the use of coloured gemstone in jewellery is also very […]

A commencement ceremony was recently held for graduates of GIA’s Graduate Diamonds diploma program at the Institute’s Mumbai campus. Manoj Singhania, director of education for GIA in India and the Middle East, presented students with their diplomas. “Whatever you pursue at […]

Students from GIA’s Graduate Colored Stones diploma program in Bangalore recently visited C. Krishniah Chetty jewellers, a company that has been in business for 140 years. Led by GIA instructor Mohit Agarwal, students learned about jewellery concepts and saw many […]

GIA conducted a session on synthetic diamonds for a Graduate Diamonds diploma program batch at the Institute’s Mumbai campus. GIA instructors Vijay Parmar and Jamsheed Dastoor demonstrated the Diamond Check device and students were pleased to receive such crucial information […]

A commencement ceremony was held for graduates of GIA’s Graduate Colored Stones diploma program in Mumbai.Manoj Singhania, director of education for GIA in India and the Middle East, congratulated the students. “We’re honoured that you have chosen GIA for your education […]

A commencement ceremony was held for graduates of GIA’s Graduate Diamonds diploma program in Jaipur.Nirupa Bhatt, managing director of GIA in India and the Middle East presented students with their diplomas. “You can recognise GIA graduates by their expert knowledge and […]

Students from GIA’s Graduate Colored Stones diploma program recently visited Thailand, a major cutting and polishing centre, as a hands-on learning expedition. During visits to RMC, Noble Gems, Diamrusa, K&N Jewelry and sapphire mines at mines at Bang Kra Jao, […]

Mr. Prabir Chatterjee, owner of Mirrar Jewels, conducted an interactive session with students from GIA’s Jewelry Design program in Mumbai. As a manufacturing, merchandising and marketing specialist for studded jewellery, Chatterjee inspired students with his rich industry experience in market […]

Students from P.N. Doshi Women’s College visited GIA’s Mumbai campus to explore career options in the gem and jewellery industry. Institute representatives Manoj Nair and Amrita Mehta were on hand to explain course offerings and offer advice. Students toured the […]

Students from GIA’s Graduate Colored Stones diploma program in Bangalore recently visited the workshop and retail store of Ganjam Jewellers, a jewellery company that has been in business for over a century. Led by GIA instructor Mohit Agarwal, students learned […]

Ms. Prerna Makharia, a jewellery designer, blogger and stylist, recently conducted an interactive educational session with students from GIA’s Jewelry Design program in Mumbai. She inspired students with her creativity and rich experience in design, product development and merchandising.

Students from GIA’s Graduate Diamonds diploma program visited the factory of Star Rays, a diamond manufacturing unit in Surat. Led by GIA instructor Vijay Parmar, students saw the diamond cutting process first hand. They were very happy to receive hands-on […]

On 18 June, a commencement ceremony was held for the students of GIA’s Graduate Diamonds (GD) diploma program at the Institute’s Mumbai Campus. Chief guest Rajesh Lakhani, vice president of Kiran Gems, and Manoj Singhania, director of education for GIA […]

Students from GIA’s Graduate Diamonds diploma program visited the Jaipur factory of luxury jewellery brand Amrapali Jewels. Led by GIA instructor Karan Kundra, students learned about various methods of jewellery manufacturing using the latest machinery. The students were also able […]

Students from GIA’s Graduate Diamonds diploma program visited the factory of AB Industrial Diamonds, a diamond cutting and polishing factory in Dubai. Led by GIA instructor Ziad Khaled, students saw the diamond cutting process first hand. Mr. Anas Bangee, managing […]

Students from GIA’s Graduate Diamonds diploma program recently visited the factory of Shairu Gems, a polished diamond supplier located in Surat, the world’s largest diamond cutting and polishing centre. Led by GIA instructor Vijay Parmar, students experienced the diamond manufacturing […]

Mr. Sahil Shah, owner of Diamrusa Ltd, recently conducted an interactive session with GIA students on coloured stone manufacturing and the market in Thailand. As a designer, manufacturer, exporter and wholesaler of jewellery and gemstones in Thailand, Shah inspired students […]

Students from GIA’s Graduate Diamonds Diploma program visited the Kiran Gems factory in Surat, where they learned hands-on about the diamond manufacturing process from rough to polished – including planning, blade and laser sawing, cutting and polishing. Students thanked GIA […]

A graduation ceremony was held for GIA Graduate Diamonds Diploma program students on 8 May at the Institute’s Mumbai campus. “While technical skills are important for growth of your career and businesses, it is equally important to hone them on […]