If you’re studying jewellery design, CAD, or gemology, the National Jewellery Awards (NJA) 2026 is one of the few national platforms built to put student work in front of India’s…
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The SSEF Emerald Fraud Alert Just Exposed Why the World Needs More Trained Gemologists
In June 2026, the Swiss Gemmological Institute (SSEF), one of the most respected gem-testing laboratories on earth, issued something it doesn’t hand out lightly: a formal trade alert. The subject…
IIG South vs Other Jewellery Institutes in Bangalore: What Sets Us Apart
If you’ve been searching for the right gems and jewellery institute in Bangalore, you already know how many options exist, and how difficult it can be to tell them apart….
Jewellery Designing vs Jewellery Merchandising: What’s the Difference?
If you are exploring a career in the jewellery industry, you have probably come across two terms that often get used interchangeably: jewellery designing and jewellery merchandising. They both sit…
Understanding the Mohs Hardness Scale: A Complete Guide for Gemology Students
If you are studying gemology or working in the jewellery industry, the Mohs Hardness Scale is one of the first tools you will encounter. It is a simple yet powerful…
How AI Is Transforming the Gems & Jewellery Industry
From gemstone grading to jewellery design, AI is no longer a future concept — it’s already on the workbench. The gems and jewellery industry has always been a blend of…
India’s First B.Sc. in Gems & Jewellery Design Is Here, and IIG South Is Leading It
Batch Starts: July 2026 | Limited Seats | Bengaluru For the first time in India’s history, you can earn a full university-recognised undergraduate degree in Gems & Jewellery and IIG…
Inclusions in Gemstones: Nature’s Fingerprints Explained
What are Inclusions? Pick up any natural gemstone and hold it under a loupe. Chances are, you will find something inside it, a tiny crystal, a wispy fracture, a bubble…
Angel Cut Diamond Explained: Jacob & Co.’s Patented 37-Facet Innovation
The Angel Cut diamond is a patented, 37-facet diamond cut developed entirely in-house by luxury watch and jewellery house Jacob & Co. Introduced in 2026 as the centrepiece of the…
Natural, Synthetic & Simulated Gemstones: What’s the Difference?
Whether you are shopping for an engagement ring, studying gemology, or building a jewellery business, understanding the difference between natural, synthetic, and simulated gemstones is essential. These three categories are…
