Jan 14, 2023

International Institute of Gemology participation in the Go Green Show IIJS Signature 2023 show

Updated: Jan 16, 2023

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has organised the first ever design-centric Jewellery Show of the calendar year 2023 – India International Jewellery Show (IIJS Signature) and India Gem & Jewellery Machinery Expo (IGJME) at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, from 5th January to 9th January 2023. The inauguration of IIJS Signature 2023 was graced by the Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Smt. Anupriya Patel and Member of Parliament Smt. Poonam Mahajan among other dignitaries.

This year GJEPC launched the 'One Earth’ initiative in association with SankalpTaru Foundation to plant 50,000 trees. This is the first-ever large-scale pro–environment initiative by a Gems and Jewellery Trade Organisation in India. Its aim is to offset the carbon emissions generated by the IIJS shows and provide a livelihood to the farmers. The go green theme which is to become bigger, better and greener was evident in the IIJS Signature 2023 show. The designs created and displayed echoed and resonated with the initiative of 'One Earth’ initiative by GJEPC.

International Institute of Gemology exhibited at the IIJS Signature 2023 show and it provided a very grand platform for budding newcomers, upcoming designers and women entrepreneurs to showcase their talent at the Design hall.

International Institute of Gemology gave a platform to young talented blooming designers like Ms Kritika Manishanker, Prachi Kothari and Priyanka Shah, Roopa Panchal and many overseas students - Shabnam Bhojwani, Deepika Baid, and Rabia Malik’s work to exhibit their designs. The designs displayed by our students resonated with the 'One Earth’ theme. Different themes like nature, honeycomb, miniature paintings, marine life, music, fine arts, acrylic jewellery etc. were created and displayed by our students.

IIJS Signature 2023 gave the International Institute of Gemology a platform to meet many dignitaries, guests, Industry veterans, visitors and student groups from Pan – India. Its motto is to create value and empower students for future generations. Since 1965 International Institute of Gemology has been nurturing and nourishing new talents for the Gems and Jewellery Industry and we hope to continue with the legacy for many newcomers. The Show was indeed the first successful show of the year 2023, the beginning of the year is good and started on a positive note.

India is a world leader in Diamonds, Gems & Jewellery. This year, the IIJS Signature exhibit has grown bigger, better and greener than ever. IIJS Signature graced by Smt. Anupriya Patel (Minister of State for Commerce and Industry) and Smt. Poonam Mahajan (Member of Parliament) among other dignitaries. This year it was designed as “Green Expo”. This "green" exhibition is special because it provides space for women entrepreneurs, aspiring jewellery creators and design schools to encourage new talent in this industry.

“Thank you GJEPC for providing a well-deserved platform for students and designers at concessional rates. IIG gave an opportunity to students and designers to exhibit their designs and products. Overall, it was a great show early in the new year of 2023." Rahul Desai - CEO of IIG.