Feature on IIGJ Mumbai Students’ creations in SVAR-February 2023
IIGJ Mumbai Welcomes its 10th Batch of Students of Post Graduate Diploma in Jewellery Management – Different Streams, Same Dream!
6th April 2023, Mumbai: IIGJ Mumbai welcomed its new batch of 23 students for the Post Graduate Diploma in Jewellery Management programme. They are graduates of different streams but share the same dream – an exciting career in the gem & jewellery industry, in India or abroad. Many will continue to post graduate degrees in different parts of the world, but for now, the focus is to gain as much knowledge as IIGJ has to offer! There is also a good regional mix, as they come from different parts of the country. This is the 10th PGDJM batch since the programme was introduced in 2016. IIGJ is proud to announce that more and more graduates striving for careers in the gem & jewellery industry as employees, entrepreneurs or to manage their family businesses are finding this intensive, power-packed programme at IIGJ Mumbai more than appropriate to give shape to their dreams for the future. Over a period of 1 year these students will learn theory and get hands-on practical training from experienced, industry-trained faculty in manual design, CAD for jewellery, gemmology and diamond grading, manufacturing techniques, merchandising, management principles and in the final module, they will also create designs with mentorship from a jewellery industry partner. The programme thoroughly prepares them for their professional future in the gem & jewellery industry, or for further studies in the field.
IIGJ Mumbai Confers Diplomas to Students of Post Graduate Diploma In Jewellery Management
MUMBAI, 4 March 2023: The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery, Mumbai held its convocation ceremony for graduates of the 1-year Post Graduate Diploma in Jewellery Management programme today at the Institute’ auditorium, in which graduates of three batches were conferred with diplomas. Dr. Saumya Badgayan, Vice President-HR & IR graced the occasion as Chief Guest and presented trophies and certificates to the graduates. Ms. Dolly Choudhary, Director, Marketing & Promotions, GJEPC, was Guest of Honour. Chairman of IIGJ Mumbai, Mr. Milan Chokshi and Ms. Nirupa Bhatt, Advisor, Gem & Jewellery industry were also present along with Mr. Bharat Vaswani , Head of Institute, IIGJ Mumbai. Apart from inviting the students of the 2021 batches, the Institute went the extra mile and invited students of the September 2020 batch as well, as they had not had a physical convocation ceremony last year due to the pandemic. Chief Guest: Dr. Saumya Badgayan, Vice President-HR & IR Guest of Honour: Ms. Dolly Choudhary, Director, Marketing & Promotions, Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council. Batch – September 2020 Best Student – Ms. Shraddha KhantedRunner Up – Ms. Mansi Shah Batch – March 2021 Best Student – Ms. Shayori Mandal Batch – September 2021 Best Student – Mr. Roshan VarmaRunner Up – Ms. Akshita Agarwal All the students of the PG Diploma in Jewellery Management are now either employed with prestigious jewellery companies or working on their own jewellery collections as entrepreneurs or have been absorbed into their family businesses. Chief Guest, Dr. Saumya Badgayan felicitated the students and advised the students, saying, “The industry is undergoing a metamorphosis…The industry needs people like you, who are not in the business of design… or production…or merchandising, but in the business of emotions…Don’t do things for competitive reasons…don’t take your career as a luxury. Be ready for the rigour it will throw back at you…stay focused on your trajectory…” Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Bharat Vaswani, Head of Institute said, “Be the IIGJ Brand ambassadors of the impact we create as you join the 10,000 plus alumni from this great Institution.” Other distinguished guests also encouraged the graduating students and provided words of wisdom and guidance during the ceremony.
IIGJ Delhi Participates in State-Level Career Conclave
28.1.2022, New Delhi: “Career Conclave” was organized by the Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) from Monday, 28th Jan 2022. The four-day conclave provided a platform to a number of public & private educational institutions, universities (both govt. & semi govt.) along with para military forces. The Career Conclave was Inaugurated by Mr. Manish Sisodia, Deputy CM, Delhi. IIGJ Delhi participated to provide career guidance and showcase career opportunities to Class 12 students at the Conclave.
Annual Exhibition of Jewellery by Graduating Students, IIGJ Mumbai
Dates: 7th to 9th July 2022 The eagerly awaited annual exhibition of the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) Mumbai, known as Glimpz, was inaugurated on 7th July 2022, at IIGJ Campus, MIDC, Andheri East, Mumbai 400093. Each year the Glimpz exhibition showcases brilliant, trendsetting designs created by graduating students of the prestigious institution. Each design on display not only undergoes a rigorous process of evaluation by in-house faculty but is also assessed by renowned industry experts. Theme: This year’s theme for the Batch 2019-2022 was “Nisarga…Unveiling Nature”, based on creative exploration of the awe-inspiring wonders of nature. At the beginning of the project, students were divided into 6 groups and given themes: Texture Nouveau, Extraterrestrial, Expression of Rust, Bio-Essence, Ombré Oeuvre and Geometric Haul. They were encouraged to get their inspiration from nature. From visualisation of each of their 5 pieces of jewellery to manufacturing and finishing their products and displaying them in unique ways. 2 of the 5 pieces are handmade and the balance 3 are made by casting. IIGJ’s long-standing connection with the industry was further strengthened by 2 renowned gem and jewellery companies providing support: 1. Kamaschachter – Mentored the students for design development according to industry standards, and, 2. Sun Jewels –Sponsored the CAM part of the production process. Award Categories and Winners: Best Design Collection – Ms. Prachi Shah Best Craftsmanship (Handmade) – Ms. Sanjana Singha Best Craftsmanship (Casted) – Mr. Aman Agarwal Best Commercially Viable Collection – Ms. Hriti Kothari & Ms. Aboli Sharma Best Innovative Product (Pendant & Ring) – Mr. Suryansh Garg Best Visual Merchandising (Group) – Extraterrestrial (Ms.Heer Shah, Ms.Vaishnavi Divate, Mr.Sourav Rana, Ms.Ayushi Dhariwal, Ms.Diya Rathod and Mr.Suryansh Garg) Best Lookbook – Ms. Diya Rathod Chief Guest Mr. Colin Shah, Chairman, GJEPC: Speaking at the Awards Ceremony held on 9th July 2022, Mr. Colin Shah said, “I am happy to know that there has been an inclusive effort from the institute and other stakeholders to train the students and make them ready for the industry. I am impressed with the skills exhibited by the graduating students setting benchmark for the future graduating students.” Members of the Jury Panel: Ms. Nirupa Bhatt, Consultant and Coach to the gems & jewellery industry, Ms. Sonia Grinceri, who was the Regional Director of the Western Australian Government Trade and Investment Office, India from 2001 to 2006. She started her career as a high school teacher in Australia and has been passionate about education since. She expressed her admiration for the well-designed curriculum at IIGJ. Mr. Dharmesh Rathod, Merchandiser (Product Development), Malabar Gold & Diamonds. RECENT NEWS IIGJ Mumbai’s Inaugural Alumni Reunion Celebrates Outstanding Achievements at IIJS Premiere 2023 Graduating Designers of IIGJ Mumbai Celebrated at Prestigious Awards Ceremony at IIJS Premiere 2023 Launch Pad Tuhin Ghosh, IIGJ Mumbai Final Year Student Selected as First Runner Up at the Artisan Awards 2023 Article in JewelBuzz-4th March 2023 re. PG5, 6, 7 Convocation ceremony Feature on IIGJ Mumbai Students’ creations in SVAR-February 2023 HOI’s interview in SVAR-February 2023
ORRA collaborates with IIGJ Mumbai for Retail Trainee Scheme
6.3.2021, Mumbai: ORRA Fine Jewellery collaborated with IIGJ Mumbai to deliver its Graduate Retail Trainee Programme.The intensive, 2-week programme from 22nd February to 6th March 2021 was conducted by IIGJ faculty of design, gemmology and manufacturing departments and ORRA sales team members at the Institute. The first batch of 24 students from various locations were trained, certified and placed in various stores of ORRA.
