Education
GJEPC, GIA conduct training programme for newly posted Customs Officers
Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council and Gemological Institute of America trained newly posted Customs Officers on diamonds, coloured gemstones and the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme
GJEPC, in collaboration with the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), organised a specialised training programme for newly posted Customs Officers. The programme was conducted by GIA free of charge as part of its ongoing knowledge-sharing initiative with the trade and government authorities.
Held from 2nd March 2026 to 9th March 2026, the training focused on building practical knowledge and technical understanding of cut and polished diamonds as well as coloured gemstones. The initiative aimed to familiarise Customs Officers with the processes, identification techniques, and trade practices associated with the gem and jewellery industry.
A total of 16 Customs Officers participated in the programme, which successfully concluded on 9th March 2026.
During the training, Mithlesh Pandey, Senior Director, GJEPC, along with Siddhesh Mohite, conducted a dedicated overview session on the Kimberley Process (KP). The session covered the procedures and regulatory framework governing the import and export of rough diamonds, along with the role of KP in ensuring the traceability and responsible trade of rough diamonds.
Education
GIA To Open London Campus In August, Enrolling Students For Classes Beginning In August 2026
Campus in London’s Canary Wharf Will Place GIA Students In One Of The World’s Most Influential Centers For Luxury and Business.
The soon-to-open GIA (Gemological Institute of America) campus in London is now enrolling students for classes beginning in August 2026. The new GIA School of Gemology and Jewelry Arts campus in London’s Canary Wharf will place GIA students in one of the world’s most influential centers for luxury and business.
The new London campus in the iconic and vibrant Canary Wharf district will offer increased capacity and, for the first time in London, the GIA Jewelry Design & Technology program. The campus will be conveniently located near transport, cultural and social attractions. Historically, enrolment at GIA’s London campus has included students from more than 50 countries with unique and diverse backgrounds.
GIA President and CEO, Pritesh Patel said:
“GIA takes great pride in providing premier education through our programs. Our new London campus will allow us to further advance our mission to ensure confidence in gems and jewelry by making education more globally accessible and offering the highest quality gem and jewelry education.”
GIA’s London school was established in 2002, providing education in gemmology and jewellery design. The school is accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) and Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).
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