INDIAN DIAMOND INSTITUTE
INDIA DIAMOND INSTITUTE With the objective of enhancing the quality, design and global competitiveness of the Indian jewellery, the Indian Diamond Institute (IDI) was established as a Society in 1978 with its office located at Surat, the world’s biggest diamond manufacturing centre. It has two campuses, one in Katargam and the oher in Vesu. The Institute is sponsored by the Department of Commerce and patronized by the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). The Institute conducts various diploma and other courses related to diamond trade and industry. The three year diploma course on Diamond, Gem and Jewellery Design and Manufacture conducted by IDI has been accredited by All India Council for Technical Education. The Institute also has certification services for diamonds, coloured stones and gold jewellery. IDI has a Gem Testing Lab, which is recognized by Government of India as an approved diamond grading and certification institution for cut and polished diamonds upto