After the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the GJEPC hosted the IIJS Premier 2021 at Bengaluru in the conventional format. With leaders and experts from across the country in the gem and jewelry fraternity, this edition brought over 1,500 exhibitors with over 35,000 visitors to the show. The International Gemological Institute -IGI provided real time, grading services and certified over 600 stones during the show with new as well as existing clients making the most of the facility to expand their business and brand value.

With the trade, focusing on the power of an informed and confident customer base, IGI’s unparalleled services were at its maximum to help jewelers achieve their goal of growing in strength and value.

“The reduce in the waiting time truly benefitted both the wholesalers and retail jewelers. It gave them enough time to focus on the business aspect while the product was certified and validated by a reputed authority like IGI,” said Golu Badalia, Director- M.Sashi Badalia & Sons Pvt Ltd. The show reinforced the importance of certification and with new clients insisting on IGI’s expertise, this is the sign of positive and conscientious growth.

“The core of IGI’s philosophy has been the customer and with each innovative move, IGI has been successful at strengthening its position as the ultimate name in the grading and certification arena. The confidence an IGI certificate brings to a piece of jewelry is unmatched for,” said VipulSutariya, Director, DDPL.

“This edition of the IIJS Premier was a real game changer with the conventional format back in place. The pandemic sure did derail a few aspects of trade but with so much zeal and opportunities, there is no looking back for the gem and jewelry industry. IGI has been at the forefront of technological progress and continues to bring the best for its clients. We are happy to witness a comeback of such magnitude and now, we are all the more prepared to assist the industry for a magnificent future,” said Tehmasp Printer, President and Managing Director- IGI.

“Consumer confidence is the foundation of any business and IGI is synonymous to it. With a brand like IGI onboard, we believe that buying diamond jewelry will be a liberating experience for each buyer who can now focus on their preferences without worrying about the quality of the merchandize,” said Shailesh Sangani, Convener, IIJS.