The International Institute of Gemology (IIG) celebrated its 2025 Annual Convocation on August 4th at Sahara Star, Mumbai, with over 150 graduates from India and abroad. The event reinforced IIG’s global, inclusive, and industry-relevant educational vision and included a virtual convocation for international and remote students.
This year’s convocation showcased IIG’s growing role as a launchpad for professionals, a platform for innovation, and a change driver in the gem and jewelry industry. The Bollywood theme added excitement, capturing Indian cinema’s glamour and energy, mirroring the vibrancy of our graduates and industry.
The convocation was attended by Mr. K. Srinivasan, Chairman of Emerald Group, as the Chief Guest. With decades in gold jewelry manufacturing, he’s known for transforming traditional models into tech-driven, talent-rich enterprises.
Sharing his thoughts, Mr. Srinivasan said: “Today’s jewelry industry needs professionals who are technically sound, culturally agile, ethically rooted, and innovation-driven. IIG is more than an academic framework; it’s a movement aimed at creating empowered, globally-ready individuals with a craftsmanship legacy and change-maker mindset. I’m honored to be part of this and optimistic about what these graduates will bring to the industry.”
One of the event’s highlights was the launch of Diamond Fundamentals, a dialogue-driven learning resource for gem and jewelry professionals. Designed for depth and flexibility, it embodies IIG’s real-time learning philosophy that adapts to industry needs.
IIG also unveiled RD Consultancy, a recent bold initiative by CEO and MD Mr. Rahul Desai, aimed at providing business mentoring, strategic insights, and practical coaching to learners even after graduation.
Reflecting on the convocation and IIG’s journey, Mr. Rahul Desai shared: “When we talk about education at IIG, we don’t just mean classrooms and curriculums. We mean context, community, and career. This institution was built on the belief that education should be customized, current, and compassionate. Over the years, we’ve taught over a lakh professionals, but our real achievement lies in the lives we’ve helped shape. Today, we are more focused than ever on building IIG into a dynamic, global platform, one that adapts to every learner’s journey, supports them even after they graduate, and stands by our philosophy of education for all, and I feel proud that my team also live by IIG’s core values and vision.”
Gunjan Sapra, COO of IIG, also addressed the graduates with an inspiring speech. She spoke about the core values of discipline, creativity, and a strong foundation, emphasizing that these principles are key to success, no matter which field the graduates have pursued.
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