The International Gemological Institute (IGI) organised D-Show is currently underway in Kolkata. The show has been organised in the past in Hyderabad and New Delhi with success, inspiring IGI to bring it to Kolkata. The event is being organised between 21-23 November 2013 at ITC Sonar Kolkata, hosting the retailers in East India- in the presence of well-known market players and luminaries from the jewelry industry,.

Industry stalwarts - Mr Bachraj Bamalwa of Nemichand Bamalwa & Sons, Mr Jaisukh Parekh of Ramesh Chandra Parekh Jewels, Mr Prabir Kumar Sen of B.C. Sen and Mr Ashok Bengani - President of Kolkata Gems & Jewellery Association, attended the gala dinner as guest of honour at the close of day 1 on 21 November. IGI took this opportunity to felicitate the dignatories for their contribution and experience of years in the development and promotion of gems and jewellery in East India.

The evening progressed with music and entertainment by artisit Mir Afsar Ali. Jewellery deisgned by manufacturers were showcased by leding models from Kolkata. The IGI D-Show truly made a big impact for all participants in Kolkata.

This three-day event is being attended by India's most renowned jewelry and diamond manufacturers showcasing their exquisite designs and diamond inventories for the retailers of the East. The meetings were successfully conducted on day 1 by a good response of visiting retailers from Patna, Ranchi, Jamshedpur , Dhanbad, Rourkela, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar and retailers from Kolkata. The knowledge fair had an exclusive seminar for participants on Lab grown diamonds, which offered insights on vital information jewelers should keep in mind while buying and selling. This in turn empowered them to effectively face challenges in the gems and jewelry industry.

Manufacturers from across the country were present for the event Prominent among these were A'Star Jewellery, Anaya Jewels, Binnys Designer Diamond Jewellery, Design Creation, HVKJewels, Hari Prasad Bal Krishna Jewels Pvt Lts,Jewel Goldie (India),Kiran Jewels, Sheetal Jewellery House, Glitter Jewels, Sanghvi Star Retail Pvt Ltd, Uma Ornaments, Sumona Jewels, Ashi Jewellery Pvt Ltd, Hansini, Mani Jewels, K.P. Sanghavi Jewels. Diamond World participated with IGI in the capacity of Media Partner and met with the manufacturers, talking about the show and their experience with the IGI D-Show.