The International Institute of Gemmology has joined hands with a VIVA International, a diamond exporter based in Hong Kong.

This JV will open doors to a brand new IIG centre in Hong Kong and lay several opportunities for the students there to participate in their one of a kind programs. “Our technical expertise together with the educational expertise that IIG brings on board will be helpful for the students to gain practical knowledge that will help them gain an edge over their peer in the same field,” said Nikhil Sheth, Managing Director, VIVA International HK Ltd. 

With this JV, IIG has entered into a new world of globalisation. The cities scheduled for having seminars are namely Cambodia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia and Indonesia. This partnership with VIVA International will be a great opportunity for IIG to target the south east asian markets. This venture will successfully bridge the two countries in the  booming industry of gems and jewellery.

“About 92 per cent of the world’s Diamonds are cut and polished in India and it is about time that we share this Indian expertise with the rest of the world. Our expansion in Hong Kong will help us make a mark on the gem and jewellery industry on a global level,” said Rahul Desai, Managing Director, International Institute of Gemology - IIG.