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  IGI announces him as, Chairman and Independent Director   The International Gemological Institute (IGI), a global authority in diamond and gemstone certification, announced the appointment of Anoop Vrajlal Mehta as Chairman and Independent Director of the IGI Board, effective June 6, 2025, subject to the approval of Shareholders.   A visionary leader and stalwart of the global diamond industry, Mehta brings over five decades of experience in shaping the Indian and international gem and jewellery landscape. He is currently the Chairman and Managing Director of Mohit Diamonds Pvt Ltd. and President of the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB). He also serves on key industry bodies, including the World Federation of Diamond Bourses and the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council. His appointment marks a significant milestone in IGI’s journey, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to excellence, transparency, and responsible growth within the gems and jewellery industry....

People of the Year 2023 released for global diamond industry   The world’s most influential and most read diamond-focussed publication Rapaport named Hon Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi among the movers and shakers of the global diamond industry in the year 2023. Other members including Vipul Shah, Chairman, The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).   Gina Drosos, CEO, Signet Jewelers; Feriel Zerouki, president, World Diamond Council (WDC); Mokgweetsi Masisi, president, Botswana; Gabi Tolkowsky, Belgian diamond cutter;   were at the forefront hailed by Rapaport the most powerful/ influential people in the world to shape the future of the diamond industry.   Our People of the Year, reflect the realities of 2023, said Rapaport in its foreword. Some of these individuals were directly involved in solving the industry’s acute problems — facilitating India’s freeze on rough imports, for example, or identifying ways to adapt retail stra...