Looks like year 2007 haslots of good news lined up for the Indian Diamond and jewellery industry.

Now with HRD Antwerp setting up its representative office in Mumbai, things are going to lubricate to a great deal.

Devika Gidwani has been appointed as Chief Operations Officer (COO) and Country Head for its Indian office.

Ms. Gidwani will be responsible for expanding the HRD Brand and representing its commercial interests in India in the fields of certification, education and equipment.

Ms. Gidwani has 25 years of experience and worked 11 years in the Diamond Trading Co (De Beers).

This new development beyond the Belgian diamond centre follows the recent launch of HRD Diamond Link, the diamond grading service in Tel Aviv.