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  launches Bachelor of Design in Jewellery Design   The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ Delhi), with a proud legacy of 39 years in gems and jewellery education, has opened a new chapter with the accreditation of its Delhi institute by the Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU). This recognition marks a milestone for IIGJ as it strengthens its academic standing while continuing to deliver industry-relevant learning.   IIGJ Delhi has steadily evolved into a hub for advanced training in jewellery design and manufacturing. Over the years, the campus has offered a wide range of diploma and certificate programmes in fields such as jewellery design, gem studies, CAD, and manufacturing, equipping students with the technical knowledge and confidence to step into professional roles.  The newly introduced Bachelor of Design (B. Des) in Jewellery Design is a comprehensive four-year programme that combines academic rigour with practical training...

  Event to Take Place October 26, 2020        New Categories and Social Distancing measures will be implemented!             The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) is pleased to announce that it plans to move forward with its scheduled AGTA Spectrum Awards competition and as well as the annual Editors’ Event on October 26, 2020 in New York.   The organization made the decision in late 2019 to move the event from August to October based on resounding feedback from members that the longer lead time would be beneficial to designing and producing entry pieces. The mid-autumn date, coupled with the existing format of the media event, uniquely position AGTA to move forward as planned. “We’re thrilled to report that the AGTA Spectrum Awards is taking place as planned,” noted Douglas K. Hucker, CEO of AGTA. “In ongoing conversations with designers, lapidary artists, and gemstone dealers that traditionally enter Spectrum, we kn...