GIA India held the graduation ceremony for students of Comprehensive CAD/CAM for Jewellery Certificate Program at its Mumbai campus

GIA India has launched the Comprehensive CAD/CAM for Jewellery Certificate Program in India for the first time. This seven-week programme, which commences on June 26, 2023, equips students with the necessary CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing) skills.

The Institute took this initiative to facilitate start-ups and encourage women entrepreneurs to showcase their talent

In India jewellery is an integral part of tradition and culture—so much that even deities in temples are decorated with pure gold, silver and/or diamond jewellery

Post the implementation of mandatory hallmarking from 16th June 2021, the Indian jewellery industry was seeking clarity on a host of concerns with regard to the new rules of hallmarking

*GJEPC, the apex body of the gem and jewellery trade, organised a webinar on 28th June, with the authority and keynote speaker Mr. Pramod Kumar Tiwari, Director General, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to address queries concerning the manufacturing , retail and the end consumers

The Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Shri. Ram Vilas Paswan virtually launched the online system of Registration and Renewal of Jewellers and online system of Recognition and Renewal of the Assaying and Hallmarking (A&H) Centres

Strong measures in place to ensure safety of its staff and patrons

BVC Logistics drafts COVID-19 preparedness manual in bid to help G & J sector resume operations post lockdown

The brand also makes its TikTok Debut with the collection, becoming one of the first luxury brands from India to be on the trending App

With over 100 retail stores and engaging workforce of over 5,000 artisans and craftsmen, Udupi boasts of a rich jewellery lineage. IIGJ Udupi has been set up by GJEPC in association with National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad

Shoppers can now try jewellery on digital platforms of client brands, including iPads installed at various locations, without actually having to wear the pieces and get instant fashion advice from experts, bloggers and influencers around the world.

Embracing Technology

After PM Narendra Modi’s pep talk about ‘Design in India’ and how India should be Number One in gems and jewellery, Indian exporters are all geared up to hit $60 billion worth of exports in the next 5 years. Given the current climate, this could be a tall order. There is no dearth for inspiration in this country that has had a longstanding heritage when it comes to craftsmanship. We have a strong foundation in jewellery manufacturing and the industry currently employs 4.5 million skilled and semi-skilled workers across India, but we are meeting only 10 per cent of the global demand. If our forte lies in jewellery making, why is India not playing to its strength? Where is the industry lacking and what should it be doing to be on top? Explores Vijetha Rangabashyam

Nebula Jewellery Watch is more a jewellery and less of a watch for the purpose of imposition of Value Added Tax (VAT).