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Vijay Golecha, remained present as the chief guest   GIA India held the graduation ceremony of Jewelry Design students at its Mumbai campus. Vijay Golecha, Owner and Jewellery Designer, Golecha’s Jewels was the chief guest. Also present at the ceremony were Sriram Natarajan, Managing Director of GIA India, and Apoorva Deshingkar, Senior Director – Education and Market Development, GIA India.   Addressing the students, Vijay Golecha shared some personal life lessons and valuable insights into the gem and jewellery industry. He said, “The best thing that has happened to you is that all of you have earned your credential from GIA. All you now need to do is follow your dreams. Equipped with the knowledge gained from GIA, go ahead and pursue them.”   He added, “There are many designers in the industry with far better resources than you, which will give them easy access to precious gemstones and materials. At the end of the day, it is your knowledge and the finesse of you...

Bulgari Designed with circular-cut diamonds   During the 1980s, the Bulgari 'Parentesi' became an icon of high jewelry, gaining such popularity; it went on to become one of the most extensively copied designs of its time. The concept for 'Parentesi' took shape in 1982, when Gianni Bulgari was doodling and discussing jewelry design theory with other creative at the firm. His idea of turning a simple graphic pattern into a modular became the foundation for 'Parentesi', which is a series of case modules that connect by interlocking.  Since the birth of the design, it has been expressed through yellow gold, white gold, steel and combinations using gemstones or segments set with diamond pavé.   At Sotheby’s online auction, Lot 2 is a fabulous example of a high-end 'Parentesi' jewel, with the shimmering diamond-set segments.  This iconic look was made to be worn, with flexibility and comfort in mind, as well as design. Used metal is, 18k yellow gold, appro...