The {{International Gemological Institute (IGI) }} hosted its graduation ceremony for over 60 students in Mumbai on 23rd April, 2010. Varuna D Jani, Director of Varuna D Jani Fine Jewellery Collection Pvt. Ltd. was the guest of honour and presented the diplomas to the students. %% The {{graduating students were from various batches including Polished Diamond Grading Course, Diamond Graduate Course, Colored Stone Graduate Course, Professional Jewellery Design Program (CAD), Jewellery Design Graduate, Rough Diamond Grading, Diamond Assortment & Mounted Jewellery Grading and Graduate Gemologist.}} While calling upon students to believe in themselves, Varuna D Jani said, “My experience with IGI has been very memorable. The interactive and cooperative team and the ambience is very encouraging. The syllabus, approach and the techniques adopted by IGI is very practical, modern and motivating enough even for an amateur to become an expert. Its not just knowledge but the interest which the trainers create in a person takes them a long way to make a fruitful career. I appreciate the efforts that the team of IGI takes to bring out the best in the aspirants.” %% Ramit Kapur, General Manager, IGI said, “In the current times, the gems and jewellery industry is in need of professionals with a strong education background in order to move ahead. At IGI School of Gemology we understand the pulse of the industry and accordingly impart expertise to every student adding value to their future careers.” %% IGI is the world’s largest independent laboratory for testing and evaluating gemstones and fine jeweller. It is located in Antwerp, New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, Hong Kong, Mumbai, the Seepz Zone, Kolkata, New Delhi, Tel Aviv, Dubai, Bangkok, Tokyo, Thrissur and Surat. Over 5 million gems and jewels bearing the IGI report have been traded in more than 120 countries.