August 07 2019 in BDB Day 1 was dedicated for exchanging current information on scientific and technological developments in gems and diamonds in the form of invited by internationally renowned experts. Symposium on Advances in Gem & Diamond DetectionTechnology-2019 (AGDDT-2019) Day 2 was dedicated for three panel discussions on trade related issues, OA/QC & Lab […]
Adhoc Governing body of Asia Pacific Gemstone and Technology Standardization Alliance (AGA) is formed in the meeting held on 19.09.2019 in Hong Kong.
The second meeting of AGA was organized in NGTC, Bejing on 19.09.2019 during Hong Kongin the Seminar Hall, S228, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wanchai, Hongkong. It was a followup meeting to the first meeting held on 28th February in Hong Kong by 4 founding institutes namely, National Gemstone Testing Center (NGTC), Gemmological Institute […]
“1+1 >2 and is good for collective benefit of both the institutes” thus spoke Mr. Anup Zaveri, Managing Trustee, Gemmological Institute of India (GII) before Signing the Bilateral MoU between NGTC, China and GII, Mumbai, India on November 8th, 2019 in NGTC, Shanghai, China in the Presence of Shri Pramod Kumar Agarwal, Chairman, GJEPC.
Background: Members from National Gemstone Testing Center (NGTC), Beijing and Gemmological Institute of India (GII), Mumbai,initiated a dialogue during the first meeting in December 2015 to explore the possible areas under technical bilateral cooperation for mutual benefit. Shri Bakul R Mehta, Chairman, GII, has initiated discussion on bilateral collaboration for mutual benefit and continuously guided, […]
AGA (Asia Pacific Gemstone and Technology Standardization Alliance) was founded
Preamble: In February 2019 with the initiative of the NGTC, it was decided to form AGA. In the next meeting held in Hong Kong during September 2019, the statutes of AGA, code of conduct and related matters were discussed and a draft was finalized. The draft was e-circulated for further refining. The refined statutes were […]
Gemmological Institute of India (GII) held its40th convocation on 13th December, 2019Two alumni, ShriGadgil, PNG, Sangli and Shri C. P. Singh, Joint Commissioner, SEEPZ were Chief Guest and Guest of Honour respectively December 13 2019
Gemmological Institute of India (GII) is known for developing Human Resources through its education programs, besides being a reliable testing institute with matching R&D. It is a matter of pride for GII that it contributes to education over five decades since its inception. These courses are being conducted on regular basis. Hundreds of aspiring gemologists […]
Blue Rare Diamonds found in Cullinan Mine, South Africa
Eye witness News (EWN), South Africa reported the mining of five blue Diamonds from Cullinan mines in South Africa. It is well known that anatural diamonds are formed in the earth mantle in the depths of greater than 140 km. The process is high pressure and relatively low temperature process. Diamonds crystallise from carbon rich […]
The Maiko Star ( Sparkler ) sold at USD 15,700,000 on October 5th 2020
A 102.39 carats egg-shaped Diamond named as “The Sparkler “went under the hammer in a single-lot auction without a reserve price at Sotheby’s, Hong Kong, on October 5th 2020 . It was purchased for USD 15.7 million by a private collector from Japan for his second daughter and named it after her as “The Maiko […]
GII conducted Convocation on 13th October 2021
Customs Officers’ Training Gemmological Institute of India (GII) is the Pioneer institute for imparting Training and providing Laboratory services. GII, since its inception in 1971 has been serving the gem and jewellery industry and various Government agencies by providing expertice / certification / training etc. Since last 3 decades GII is providing exclusive training to […]
Queen of Asia : A Giant Blue Sapphire
A 310kg (1550000 carat) Blue Sapphire was unveiled on Sunday, 12th December 2021 in Sri Lanka. The National Gem and Jewelry Authority of Sri Lanka certified the highly valuable gemstone and said that the world’s largest corundum was found 3 months ago in Ratnapura (gem city – located 85 km from Columbo). The Authority suggests that […]
SEMINAR ON NAVGRAHA GEMSTONES & SYNTHETIC DIAMONDS
Gemmological Institute of India (GII), Mumbai is in the forefront of training and Education besides Testing and R&D. GII organizes seminars and Training programmes in Mumbai as well as outside Mumbai. On the request of M/s Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers, Dadar, GII, organised a One day seminar for their clients on “Navgraha Gemstones” and “ […]
