HRD Antwerp, one of the world’s leading authorities in diamond, gemmology and jewellery education, has officially launched its internationally recognised education programmes in India, marking a major milestone for professional training in the country’s diamond and jewellery industry.
The main aim of the initiative is to strengthen industry standards by offering globally benchmarked education within India itself. HRD Antwerp’s education programmes in India is designed to address the growing demand for structured, credible and internationally aligned training within the industry.
As the launch coincided with the first official visit to India by Paul De Wachter, CEO of HRD Antwerp, it highlights the strategic importance of the Indian market for the organisation.
The programme in India would be led by the Global Education leader, Anand Gusani, under the leadership of Ramakant Mitkar, the Managing Director.
The programmes will be conducted at HRD Antwerp’s education facility in Mumbai, enabling Indian students, retailers, entrepreneurs and industry professionals to access internationally recognised qualifications without the need to travel overseas. Through this launch, HRD Antwerp brings its European standards of scientific precision, consistency and integrity directly to one of the world’s most important jewellery markets.
The curriculum spans a broad range of subjects, including diamond grading and identification, gemmology, gemstone treatments, small diamond expertise, lab-grown diamonds and jewellery-related market knowledge. The programmes combine strong scientific foundations with practical, industry-relevant applications. Training is delivered by senior industry experts using advanced grading and gemmological equipment aligned with HRD Antwerp’s global standards. Upon successful completion, participants receive a Diploma from HRD Antwerp, a qualification recognised across international diamond and jewellery markets.
At the launch, Paul De Wachter, CEO, HRD Antwerp said, “India plays a central role in the global diamond and jewellery industry. By introducing HRD Antwerp’s education programmes in India, we aim to support the development of skilled professionals who meet the highest international standards, strengthening trust and professionalism across the value chain,”
Present on the launch, Mehul N. Shah, Vice President, Bharat Diamond Bourse, said, “India’s diamond and jewellery industry continues to grow in scale and global relevance. Access to structured, internationally aligned education programmes will play an important role in strengthening professional standards and supporting the industry’s long-term development.”
With this launch, HRD Antwerp reinforces its commitment to advancing education, ethical practices and global standards within the diamond and jewellery industry.
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