International Institute of Gemology Course

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Gemology Courses

To be a successful Gemologist, an aspirant should have a keen eye for detail, good eye to hand coordination, accuracy, knowledge of optical instruments, rationality and chemistry expertise.

Following Career options available for a Gemologist

  • Jewellery Business Management
  • Gem Testing Laboratories
  • Retail Jewellery Business
  • Jewellery Manufacturing
  • Mining Industry
  • Product Development Departments
  • Art Auction Houses
  • Gem Exporting Companies
  • Top Notch Goldsmiths
  • Jewellery Shops and Showrooms
  • Industries Manufacturing Synthetic or Artificial Gems
  • Masters in Gemology program is the most supreme course at IIG, which includes all three Graduate programs – Gemology Graduate, Rough Diamond Graduate, and Diamond Graduate Programs. If anyone is pursuing Masters in Gemology program, he/she doesn’t have to opt for any graduate courses separately.

    In total, 5,000+ Pieces of Gemstones, which includes 145 plus Varieties and 20 different Families. We believe in Practical and rigorous Hands on training.

    Diamond Courses

    IIG offers all levels of Diamond Programs for Diamond enthusiasts, Students, Entrepreneurs and for Business Professionals. In all there are three categories.

    Masters - For Diamond enthusiast who also want to start own business in long run, for Entrepreneur’s and Family owned business houses and jewellers.

    Graduate - For Students who want to learn complete and professionally, and Employees who wants to opt for higher standards professional jobs.

    Professional - For employment and job purposes.

    Tool Kit is always provided with all the course material, which is inclusive in the fees.

    Masters In Diamonds is a supreme course to learn about Rough as well as Polished Diamonds. It will includes both Graduates Programs such as – Rough Diamond Graduate and Diamond Graduate.

    NO, Masters In Diamonds course is a combination course of Rough Diamond Graduate and Diamond Graduate. So there is no need to learn it separately; It is already included.

    In total, 10,000+ Pieces of Diamonds, which includes all sizes, clarity and color of the diamonds. Also we will show diamond synthetics and simulants (Look alike – gemstones). We believe in Practical and rigorous Hands on training.

    Yes, Valuation or pricing is also covered in the course. At IIG we always focus on the practicality of the course, so we also give immense knowledge about the world markets, source countries and pricing of each and every size, color and clarity of diamonds. All parameters that affect the price of diamonds are discussed at a length.

    Jewellery Courses

    Yes, Jewellery design is a skilled course with a creative side. But at IIG we teach from scratch and help you develop concepts which are a vital part of design.

    IIG provides all its Jewellery Designing Students with a full designing kit bag which includes all required stationary, design manual Guide, Portfolio papers, design templates etc.

    It's easily available. We can guide you for the same.

    Online Courses

    Yes, IIG has an advanced digital portal where you can easily learn all designing courses online in the same manner as you do offline courses. For Diamond and Gemology Courses, Offline training is a must.

    IIG has an advanced digital portal where you can easily learn all designing courses online in the same manner as you do offline courses, at your place and convenience

    Certain gemology courses are designed especially to teach online with well-designed modules, PPTs, Videos and Audio contents. RSE – The Big 3, Navratnam, and Introduction to Gemology are such programs which one can learn online. After the online program if someone want to come physically for practical sessions at any one of the IIG campuses; are welcome too. Note there is no extra charge for the practical sessions.

    Yes, you can. We teach all theory part of the program online with the help of webinars with zoom sessions. For practical hands-on training student should come to any one the IIG Campuses. Same like Distance education student can complete the program online with 1-2 week lab classes.

    ADMISSION

    Parents or Students to submit the completed admission form along with the mentioned documents, such as Copy of Aadhar Card or Passport or PAN card or any other residential address proof. Two passport size photographs should be compulsorily submitted for admission for any IIG Programs.

    Note: For Non – Residential or Foreign students the copy of Passport and self-declaration is must.

    Fees as per current Fees Charts should be submitted before or along with the Admission form at least one week prior to the starting date of that particular program.

    Our offline class strength in each batch is 8 to 10 students but our online batches are restricted to 5 students each for 100% practical assistance and one on one personal attention.

    PLACEMENT

    We do provide placement assistance. IIG is the brand which is well versed with many reputed wholesaler – retailers, factories and manufacturers. Also we have tied up with gems & Jewellery companies who provide unconditional internship to IIG students just after completion of course. IIG also conducts Career Camps twice in a year with more than 25 reputed companies who regularly recruits IIG Students and Alumni.

    While there are a few outliers, the general average salary for diamond graduates comes to about Rs. 20,000 +, Gemology Graduates comes to approximately Rs. 40,000 and more, Jewellery Designers (Manual) Rs. 25,000 + and CAD designers Rs. 35,000 + as per the general experience with past students of the institute. Also salary depend upon your skill and keenness to work, too.

    FACULTY

    IIG faculties are well experienced and passionate about the subject they teach. Some faculties are teaching at IIG for more than 2 decades, all the faculties are having considerable professional experience and in-depth knowledge about the gem & Jewellery subject and industry as a whole.

    IIG always allow experience persons to apply for Faculty positions, at least two years of work for Jr. Faculty and five years of work experience for Sr. Faculty position in the industry or similar and reputed gemology institutes together with 6 month probation training period is required for Gemology, Diamonds, and Jewellery Designing department.

    Our idea of an education program is to have the latest learning from industry being imparted, our course structure is such that it is interactive, live case studies/ projects, and an opportunity to create your own portfolio. Our faculties would be experienced experts with more than 10 years of experience in industry, passionate about providing you with a learning environment that is organised, collaborative and progressive.

    CAMPUS

    IIG Campus Area is not so big but not small also, contains all the requisite facilities. It has separate classrooms for different subjects – Diamond, Gemology and Jewellery Designing. Infrastructure is quite good. It has well equipped labs for practical subjects like diamonds & gemology, it has good lecture hall and a well-equipped seminar hall. Environment here is so competitive and supportive.

    The International Institute of Gemology (IIG), formerly known as the SRDC India or Shreeji Rajendra Diamond Classes, Head office located in the heart of the Mumbai city. It was established in the year 1965 by Mr. Kantilal Desai – the founder member, Mr. Rahul Desai (son of Mr. Kantilal Desai) the second generation and the follower.

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    CERTIFICATION

    Students will earn an IIG course completion certificate which can increase his / her marketability – it may help qualify them for a new job or enhance other skills which they acquire. This credential can give winners the confidence to get into the market and be a successful entrepreneurs and business owners.

    At the end of the course / program student will entitle to earn Certificates or Diplomas or Master’s degree depend upon which course they have persuade. IIG Certificate is well recognised and one of the reputed credentials nationally and internationally. IIG also provides certificates for certain programs which are recognised by University of Mumbai - Government approved certificate.

    COLLABORATIONS

    IIG’s goal to make diamond education of the highest standard readily available to all Indian enthusiastic students and other Indian audience. This will also give an opportunity to strengthen the foothold of individuals in the industry and accelerate their career growth, now and in the future.

    IIG is focused on imparting world class education to the students forever and for the same purpose IIG always eager and ready to collaborate with institutions which are well reviewed, globally recognised and trustworthy together with the same ethics and principle to follow.

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