GEMOLOGY__

Since time immemorial gems have remained "neighbour's envy and owner's pride:. The ornaments have been exotic, unequalled and invaluable articles of personal glory. They are considered symbols of wealth, talismans, adornments of gods, kings and the rich. They have also been revered for their magical powers as well. There are very few substances which pack so much value in such little sizes. And, with changing fashion and taste, men and women today, are steadily moving away from conventional styles of adornment and ornamentation and gradually adopting modern pattern better suited to their busy life styles. According to estimates, 60 perc ent by value, 82 percent by volume and 95 percent of the cut and polished diamonds get processed in India. Also considering the fact that India is the largest consumer of gold in the world and has excellent infrastructure for diamond cutting, Gemology can prove to be a very lucrative and satisfying career.

INSTITUTES

1. Gemstones Artisans Training School, Jhalana Mahal, Jaipur (Rajasthan)
2. Gemology Institute of India, 29, Gurukul Chambers, Mumbadevi Road, Mumbai (Maharashtra)
3. Indian Gemological Institute, Nirmal Towers, 10th Floor, 26, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi.
4. St. Xavier's College, Geology Department, 5 Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai (Maharashtra)
5. The Jasami Department of Jewellery Design & Manufacture, SNDT University Campus, Santa Cruz, Mumbai (Maharashtra).
6. Small industries Service Institute, 65/1 GST Road, Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
7. Indian Diamond Institute, Katargam, GIDC, Sumul Dairy Road, Surat (Gujarat)
8. Dr. Dhamambal Government Polytechnic for Women, Canada-Indian Institutional Cooperation Project, Thanamani, Channai (Tamil Nadu)
9. The Indian Diamond Institute, Gem & Jewellery EPC, Rajasthan Bhavan, Jaipur (Rajasthan)
10. Vakall's Academy of Jewellery Design, 114, Arun Chambers, Tardeo Road, Mumbai (Maharashtra)
11. Shri Bhagubhai Mafatlal Polytechnic, Vile Parle W, Mumbai (Maharashtra)
12. Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council, Jaipur (Rajasthan)
13. Jewellery Design and Training Institute (JDTI), NOIDA (Uttar Pradesh)
14. National Institute of Design (NID), Paldi, Ahmedabad(Gujarat)
15. International Institute of Fashion Technology, South Extension Part-I, New Delhi
16. Wigan Fashion School, Wigan and Leigh College (India) ltd., Nehru Place, New Delhi