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Alumni Collective Builds Connections for Life   GIA Alumni Collective is a network where graduates of GIA’s diploma and certificate programs around the world can share valuable insights and inspiration. With a new look and feel, the GIA Alumni Collective builds on community, connects alumni, is the hub to register for more than 20 Continuing Education offerings (10% discount for alumni), and much more.   After successfully completing a GIA program or course, alumni can register and tap into a community that supports their journey. The GIA Alumni Collective builds on the history of the previous GIA Alumni Association with new branding.  “GIA Alumni Collective is a bridge to connect alumni to an open, trusting, inspirational and passionate community, united to push forward the boundaries of gemology, jewelry and the reach of GIA’s important consumer protection mission,” said Susan Jacques, GIA president and CEO.   GIA Alumni Collective offers continuing education learning opportuniti

  Organised First Virtual Alumni Session   Over 100 alumni participated in the event          GIA India organised its first-ever virtual alumni guest session that was attended by more than 100 alumni. The guest speaker was Dr. C. Vinod Hayagriv, Managing Director and Director, C. Krishniah Chetty (CKC) Group of Jewellers, who spoke about managing and evolving a retail brand with gemstones and diamonds over generations and the relevance amidst changes and challenges.   The event started with a quick introduction of Dr. Hayagriv by Sriram Natarajan, Managing Director of GIA India. The participants were excited to not just hear from a jeweller at the helm of a 150-year legacy, but also from an alumnus – Dr. Hayagriv completed his Diamond & Colored Stone Diplomas from GIA’s Santa Monica, CA, USA, and Hong Kong campuses in 1982.   During the course of his presentation, Dr. Hayagriv talked about how CKC was established in 1869 and has been the jeweller of choice for sever