Based in Kolkata Mumbai, Singem is India’s largest institute for jewelry studies and offers a three-year bachelor's degree in jewelry design. The school also provides a one-year diploma course in jewelry making and design. Course highlights in jewelry design include diamonds and gemology; other topics comprised jewelry manufacturing, design and business management. The jewelry design program is affiliated with Punjab Technical University and will prepare students for careers in various fields within the jewelry industry. Candidates who successfully complete their training will receive job placement assistance through the school’s career center, which is well connected with some of the top jewelry trade and manufacturing industries throughout India like Shree Ganesh Kewellers, P.C. Chandra and Indian Gems and Jewelry.
Singem Jewelry Design
10 Heysham Road
Bhowanipore, Kolkata 700 020
India
011-91-33-2454
Singem.org
Founded in 1991, the Indian Institute of Gemology provides top-quality education in the identification and grading of gems. Diploma programs in gemology at the Institute include basic and advanced training in gem identification and courses in diamond grading. The programs are designed for candidates who already work in gemology but wish to learn the latest scientific trends in the field. The institute is privately funded and is affiliated with leading jewelers and gem experts in India, as well as the Asian Institute of Gemological Studies in Bangkok, Thailand. Course highlights in gem identification covers a study of precious stones like rubies, sapphires, quartz and pearls. Students will learn about the origins of precious stones, crystal systems in gems and identifying various species and varieties of gems. In order to successfully complete the training, students are required to pass a written examination that covers theoretical and practical topics related to gemology.
Indian Institute of Gemology
10980 Eastern Park Road
Karol Bagh
New Delhi 1100055, India
011-91-235-20974
iigdelhi.com
St. Xavier’s College is a Jesuit institution affiliated with the University of Mumbai. Prospective students who are interested in earning a degree in gemology can enroll in the department of geology. In addition to providing courses in gemology, course highlights in geology consist of themes like the earth’s solar system, structural geology and morphology of fossils. The department also offers courses in a wide array of topics that relate to gemology or mineralogy such as mineral exploration and definition, introduction to rock forming minerals, classification of crystals and minerals and studies of matter.
St. Xavier’s College
5 Mahpalika Mark
Mumbai, 400 001
India
011-91-22-226-20661
xaviers.edu