World’s most respected diamond course — Now in Surat!

World’s most respected diamond course — Now in Surat!

GIAbrings Graduate Diamonds Diploma in the cityfor industry professionals & aspirants

 

MUMBAI— November 15, 2013 —GIA (Gemological Institute of America)will offer its Graduate Diamonds(GD) Diploma in Suratbeginning Nov. 21. The 7-week programme, taught by experienced instructors from the Institute’s Mumbai campus, will bring GIA’s globally recognisedgem education to Surat, adiamond manufacturing hub of the world.

 

The GDprogramme combines theory and hands-on practical learning to teachstudents the GIA-created 4Cs (Colour, Cut, Clarity and Carat weight) of diamond quality and how to grade diamonds in the D-Z colour range. Students learn how to use gemmological equipment to grade and identify diamonds;  how to detect synthetics, treatments, simulants and fracture-filled diamonds; and how to confidently speak the language of diamonds to suppliers, vendors and customers.

 

GIA conductsthe GDprogrammein cities throughout India including Mumbai, New Delhi, Jaipur and Bangalore. This course will give professionals and industry hopefuls from Surat and neighbouring areas inGujarat easy access to world-class education. In addition to the classroom learning, GIA’s Graduate Diamonds also facilitates real world application of concepts learnt in class. GIA conducts regular market visits for the students, including manufacturing facilities and retail houses to gain an understanding of day-to-day business. They get a unique opportunity to experience the entire journey of a diamond — from rough to retail.

 

“Surat is a major centre for diamond manufacturing in India, and home to some of the most established daimantaires in the world,” says Nirupa Bhatt, Managing Director of GIA in India and the Middle East. “GIA’s Graduate Diamonds programmebrings global language of diamonds to Surat.”

 

The GD Diploma programme will begin Nov. 21at the GIA classroom at Surat Diamond Association Premises in Varachha Road. GIA, the global leader in gem and jewellery education, also offers full-and part-time courses on diamonds, coloured stones, pearls, merchandising, jewellery design, retail and more. The Institute conducts regular corporate seminars on jewellery-related topics across 40 cities in India.

 

 

 

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