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Symposium onAdvances in Gem & Diamond DetectionTechnology-2019 (AGDDT-2019)

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

SIRO- GII

GII received a renewal for three more years from 01.04.2024 to 31.03.2027, from Govt. of India GII is the Scientific Industrial Research Organization (SIRO)...

Theme meeting on Nuclear Probes for Materials, Medicine and Industry (NPMMI-2024)

Report on participation in the Theme meeting cum Conference on Nuclear Probes for Materials, Medicine and Industry (NPMMI-2024) A theme meeting on Nuclear Probes for Materials, Medicine and Industry...

GII 42nd Convocation

Gemmological Institute of India (GII) organised its 42nd Convocation on 29th November, 2024 Shri Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC and Dr. M.D. Sastry, Former Head, R&D, GII were Chief Guest and Guest...

GII Inaugurates New Branch in Pune

GII Inaugurates its new branch in Pune on 23rd December 2024. Shri Shailesh Ranka, M.D., Ranka Jewellers and President of Pune Jewellers Association was the Chief Guest for the inaugural function. The...

Gemmological Institute of India (GII) was felicitated by NABL on 31st October, 2025

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) has organized a seminar to explain standards  NABL 131 (Terms & Conditions for Obtaining and maintaining NABL...

GII, Mumbai Signs a Landmark MoA with Jewellers Institute, Coimbatore

  Gemmological Institute of India (GII) Mumbai, is a Non-Profit Public Charitable Trust body, founded in 1971 by G&J trade visionaries & registered under the Bombay Public Trust Act...

Why Should Jewellers Certify Gemstones

In the jewellery industry, while the beauty of gemstones may attract attention, it is trust that builds lasting business relationships. Gemstones are naturally unique, with variations in colour...

Global Natural Diamond Industry needs transparent, practicable Universal identity

“Global Natural Diamond Industry needs transparent, practicable Universal identity” An appeal made in the JGW Hong Kong Jewellery Show by the man with a mission, Shri Mehul Shah...

Shri Arvind Parikh receives GJEPC special recognition award from Hon’ble Home Minister Shri Amit Shah

Shri Arvind Parikh receives GJEPC special recognition award from Hon’ble Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Award Ceremony: 13th September 2026 | Event: 52nd India Gem & Jewellery Awards (IGJA)...

The first Research & Development Laboratory in the field of Gemstones in India recognized by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India as SIRO.

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