GIA India to Open Classes in Hyderabad

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in India plans to hold a pearl grading lab class and a retail jewelry management (RJM) business course later this month.

The pearl grading lab class will be held May 18-19, while the RJM course will take place on May 21-23 and May 24-25 at the Golconda Institute of Diamonds in Hyderabad.

“Hyderabad has a large population of professionals who are discerning customers,” said Nirupa Bhatt, managing director of GIA India/Middle East. “The programs have been offered based on the significant number of retail businesses with large showrooms and multiple locations, and the need to meet their demand for educated retail sales associates. Hyderabad is also the pearl capital of India, creating significant potential for our offerings.”

GIA’s RJM is an introductory course for counter staff to learn retail business management, store display and security.