Education
IIGJ Jaipur students explore Bikaner’s kundan-meena legacy on study tour
IIGJ Jaipur organised a three-day educational tour to Bikaner from 21st to 23rd November, giving students a close look at kundan-meena craftsmanship and the city’s cultural legacy.
The tour opened with a visit to a kundan-meena manufacturing unit where students observed core processes such as ghat making, jadai, and engraving. The next day included another factory visit focused on engraving and enamelling, followed by an interaction with artisans and jewellers and a walk through a unit producing exclusive jewellery pieces.
The final day was dedicated to heritage learning at Junagarh Fort, offering students a deeper sense of Bikaner’s history and architecture. The group returned to the IIGJ Jaipur campus late on 23 November. The tour offered practical exposure that strengthened classroom learning and broadened students’ understanding of traditional jewellery practices.
Education
Instappraise & NAJA Tie Up: Third Scholarship Unlocks appraisal Mastery For Global Pros
Renewed Partnership Boosts Access To NAJA Certification Pathways and Instappraise Tool
Instappraise, a jewellery appraisal software provider founded in 2019, has renewed and extended its educational partnership with the National Association of Jewellery Appraisers (NAJA), a US-based professional body established in 1981 that focuses on appraisal education, certification, and ethical standards, introducing a third scholarship to widen access to formal appraisal training and reinforce global standards.
The expanded programme now offers three distinct pathways. The first targets non-members with gemmological credentials, providing NAJA membership, access to Lessons 1-5 of the Appraisal Studies Course, and a one-year Instappraise software subscription, valued at $2,070. The second supports existing NAJA members pursuing certification, while the third enables certified members to advance to the Certified Master Appraiser designation, with benefits valued at $1,775.
The initiative responds to rising demand for structured education amid evolving valuation standards and regulatory expectations. Applicants must submit an essay, demonstrate recognised gemmological qualifications, and complete coursework within defined timelines to maintain academic rigour.
Instappraise’s appraisal platform is positioned to support NAJA and Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)-compliant reporting through structured documentation and workflow tools, while NAJA continues to anchor professional education and certification.
Applications close on 15 June 2026, with winners to be announced at NAJA’s 66th Annual ACEit Mid-Year Education Conference in August.
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