International Institute of Gemology facilitated a student visit to Bharat Diamond Bourse, Mumbai, engaging with diamond companies to provide real-world exposure, industry insights, and practical understanding of trade operations.

The Gemological Institute of America opened a new Taiwan campus on March 29, 2026, offering Chinese-language Graduate Gemologist education to expand regional access and support industry workforce development.

Piyush Goyal launched Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ Rs 200 crore CSR plan in New Delhi on March 25, 2026, covering education, healthcare, hunger relief, housing and environmental programmes across India.

GSI conducted a field visit to Luc Yen Ruby Mine, Vietnam, from January 18–22, 2026, for CSP Batch 9 students to provide practical exposure to mining, sorting, and gemstone trade.

The International Institute of Gemology organized a two-day industrial visit to Surat, covering diamond processing, technology integration and jewellery manufacturing to align academic training with industry practices.

Sawansukha Indian Institute of Jewellery organized a student-led sustainable design competition, challenging participants to create jewellery from scrap materials to promote circular thinking and responsible craftsmanship within design education.

GJEPC announced “Quantum Couture” as the theme for Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2026 on 22 January in Mumbai, outlining three design categories and opening entries for industry and student participants nationwide.

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.

International Institute of Gemology used Jaipur Jewellery Show 2025 to demonstrate its industry-integrated education model, combining trade exposure, manufacturing visits and design evaluation to prepare students for jewellery business realities.

International Institute of Gemology has launched Diamond Fundamentals, an educational book by CEO Rahul Desai, unveiled at Hari Krishna Exports, introducing storytelling-led learning to diamond education.

JJS 2025, scheduled from December 19–22 at the Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre, will host 1,227 booths, feature the Coloured Gemstones theme, and welcome top exhibitors, retailers, and global participants.

The Gemological Science International (GSI) Colored Stone Professional (CSP) Diploma programme recently took its students on an immersive journey to Sri Lanka’s renowned Rakwana Gem Deposit, offering first-hand exposure to gemstone mining, processing, and trading.

The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai, inaugurated its newly modernised campus, marking a significant step towards shaping the future of India’s jewellery education and skill development.

The International Institute of Gemology (IIG) celebrated a landmark achievement at the National Jewellery Awards (NJA) 2025, with four of its students—Pratibha Sheshagiri, Priyanshi Chaudhary, Siddhi Lokhande, and Ujjwal Adeshara—winning top honours. The victories highlight IIG’s commitment to nurturing talent, providing mentorship, and creating opportunities for aspiring jewellery designers across India.