GIA India presents Knowledge Webinar

A Knowledge Webinar on “The Big 3 – Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald” was presented by GIA India recently for members of the Bangiya Swarna Shilpi Samity in Hanschara (West Bengal). More than 45 members from the association attended this webinar to learn important information about the three gemstones. The webinar taught the participants about laboratory-grown gems and simulants, along with a few care and cleaning tips. GIA India Instructor Mohit Agrawal shared insights on the colours, qualities, sources and treatments for rubies, sapphires and emeralds. 

Apoorva Deshingkar, Senior Director – Sales, GIA India, said, “In the past, GIA India has presented seminars on various topics for members of the Bangiya Swarna Shilpi Samity. In the current COVID-19 situation, we adopted technology for reaching out to the members of the Hanschara branch.” Sanjit Karmakar, Secretary, Bangiya Swarna Shilpi Samity (Hanschara), said, “We thank GIA India for providing this Knowledge Webinar on ‘The Big 3 – Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald’.” Sriram Natarajan, Managing Director of GIA India, said, the COVID-19 crisis has brought new sets of challenges for the entire gem and jewellery industry. To help navigate through this situation, GIA India is committed to staying connected with the trade through these Knowledge Webinars on various topics of gemology. Delivering such webinars has evoked a positive response from the members of the association, he added.

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