Mumbai, 8th July 2016: To address the threat of undisclosed mixing of Synthetic diamonds with Natural Diamonds, the Gemmological Institute of India (GII), a project of GJEPC and co-sponsored by BDB has introduced a new instrument which immediately detects synthetic diamonds. The instrument which has been named as “Quick-Check”, has been designed by the in-house research […]
Shri Arvindbhai Parikh, Trustee of the GII, Proposed vote of thanks.
Respected Dr. Lore, Shri Rajiv Jain, Shri Bakulbhai, Shri Kirtibhai, Shri Rajendrabhai, and my colleagues and friends. It is my privilege to be here today to propose a vote of thanks on this occasion of the Convocation and Seminar. First of all my hearty congratulations to the recipients of the “GII Star Mitra Award” instituted […]
Shri Rajiv Jain, Guest of Honor on the occasion addressed the gathering.
Shri Rajiv Jain was the former Chairman of the Council and he is the Chairman and Managing Director of Sambhav Gems Ltd., Jaipur. Shri Rajiv Jain appreciated the efforts made by GII in promoting the scientific aspects of gemstones by organizing such seminars and he appealed to the industry member to take advantage of the […]
Dr. Lore Kiefert, Chief Guest, addressing the gathering
Highlights of the seminar includes, various types of treatments done to Ruby, Sapphire and Emeralds. The treatments of heat, diffusion, fracture filling, beryllium etc. are dealt in depth. Treatments of Emeralds were discussed in detail with the help of slides. Identification of all the treatments were explained by study of inclusions and also by advanced […]
Synthetic Diamond Identification made easy
Gemmological Institute of India, Mumbai and Arotek Scientific Instruments Pvt. Ltd., Thane India jointly developed an advanced version of the existing Q-CHK Instrument and launched the instrument at the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show on 2nd March, 2017. The launching ceremony had taken place in the presence of Shri Bakul Mehta, Chairman-GII, Shri Sohil Kothari […]
Annual Convocation of GII
39th Annual Convocation of Gemmological Institute of India was held on Friday, the 27th of April 2018 at MCA Lounge, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The function was attended by many dignitaries of the Gem & Jewlery Industry. GII Star Mitra Award The 2nd “Star Mitra Award” instituted by GII to the Industry personalities who have been […]