HRD Antwerp launches globally recognised Diamond, Gemmology and Jewellery Education programmes in India

HRD Antwerp, one of the world’s leading authorities in diamond, gemmology and jewellery education, has announced the launch of its internationally recognised education programmes in India. The initiative marks a significant step in strengthening professional training standards for the country’s diamond and jewellery industry. The curriculum covers a wide range of subjects, including diamond grading and identification, gemmology, gemstone treatments, small diamond expertise, lab-grown diamonds, and jewellery-related market knowledge, combining scientific fundamentals with practical, industry-relevant applications. 

The programmes will be delivered from HRD Antwerp’s education facility in Mumbai, providing Indian students, retailers, entrepreneurs and industry professionals access to globally benchmarked education without the need to travel overseas. The launch brings HRD Antwerp’s European standards of scientific precision, consistency and integrity directly to one of the world’s most important jewellery markets