Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group (DGJG) and International Gemological Institute (IGI) recently conducted a 3 weeks jewellery designing programme for professionals and jewellery enthusiasts. Conducted by professional coaches from IGI, the training programme was aimed at meeting the needs, requirements and design standards of the international jewellery industry.
“As jewellery customers have become more and more fashion conscious, there is a strong demand for unique and beautifully crafted designs, “said Swapna Nair, General Manager of Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group. “This has led to a renewed interest in jewellery design as a profession and we are committed to providing the best quality educational programmes in association with IGI to meet the needs of the industry.”
The programme is ideal for aspiring jewellery professionals, students, homemakers, and established designers who need that extra edge to stand out in the market or start a new business.
“Our jewellery designing programmes that were initially available only in India, have proved to be exceptionally successful in Dubai and we are happy at the positive response it has gained. Today, Dubai has become the center of our educational programmes for students from the U.A.E, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Sudan, Nigeria and many others. This further cements Dubai’s position as the regional industry hub, “says Roland Lorié, CEO, IGI.
Comprehensively packaged, the IGI Professional Jewellery Design Programme comprises study of the components of jewellery (gemstones and precious metals), principles, elements and inspirations of design, keeping practical limitations in mind.
Dr. Bharati S. Chavda of NMC Group who attended the programme commented, “I have always been interested in painting and designing but never really got down to nurturing my talent into a profession. Completing this course has helped me to learn all the basics of jewellery designing, and I hope to someday take my passion for designing to a new level. “
Aspiring jewellery designer from Sudan, Ms. Mona Kamal Ahmed came to know about the course while in her home country from an acquaintance who completed an IGI training programme in India.
“The course has helped me to understand the basics of jewellery designing and I look forward to attending more advanced level programmes,” said Ahmed.
IGI has been a pioneer in gemological courses that are today available in 11 languages targeting students from over 95 different countries.
“Our instructors are highly skilled gemologists and jewellery designers who have a single-minded objective to provide intense hands on experience that translate into a high level of student competence and expertise,” added Ms. Lata Manghnani, General Manager, IGI Dubai.
On the last day of the course, the students had the opportunity to interact with Chetan Karani, Joint Managing Director of Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group. He was impressed by the original ideas and enthusiasm of the students, most of them designing jewellery for the first time.
“The imagination and passion the students have shown is absolutely stunning. As Dubai looks to further develop the jewellery trade, it is essential to nurture this kind of talent. We will continue to guide the students as they embark on their career, “he said.
All students received a fully equipped design kit and complete Lab manual. On successful completion of the course, they were awarded the internationally recognized ‘Diploma in Professional Jewellery Design’ issued by IGI, Antwerp, Belgium.
For further info, please contact: Lisa George/Riham Musleh, ASDA’A Public Relations, Dubai, UAE. Tel: 04 3344550. E-mail: l.george@asdaa.com/r.musleh@asdaa.com.
About Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group (DGJG)
Formed with the support of the Dubai Department of Economic Development in 1996, the Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group (DGJG) is a trade association with over 700 members representing all sectors of the trade, including bullion trade, manufacturing, wholesale and retail. The Group has since then evolved into a prestigious trade body committed to developing and sustaining Dubai’s status as the ‘City of Gold’. It also leads the campaign to position Dubai as ‘The Jewellery Destination of the World’.
DGJG represents the interests of the trade through liaising with government organizations. Its Board of Directors include representations from Dubai Customs and DSF committee. The Group also works closely with international organizations like the World Gold Council, the World Diamond Council, the International Gemological Institute (IGI), High Diamond Council (HRD) and CIBJO (The World Jewellery Confederation).
About International Gemological Institute (IGI)
Founded in 1975 International Gemological Institute (IGI), today is the world’s largest independent Diamond and Gemstone certification institute. Headquartered in Antwerp, IGI has established laboratories in the most important diamond centers of the world viz. New York, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Tokyo, Dubai, Los Angeles, Toronto, Chennai, and New Delhi.
IGI has completed ten years of existence in Dubai and has successfully pioneered the concept of Certification in the region.
IGI’s School of Gemology also imparts intensive training in Rough Diamond Grading, Polished Diamond Grading and Color Stone Identification programs and has trained more than 2,000 professionals from U.A.E. and the neighbouring countries.
Over the years, its commitment to quality services, its extensive experience and expertise and its longstanding reputation for reliability and integrity have made IGI, the passport for the industry.
