Scope for jobs in jewellery design, gemmology fields increasing in India

As of now the demand for skilled workers in the jewellery industry far exceeds supply. This is evident as students graduating from our institute are quickly recruited by major industry players. Students are now taking up courses like jewellery design, ornaments manufacturing, gemmology, and management.

“Many people don’t know about the huge employment possibilities in the jewellery industry,” said K T M A Salam, chairman of the Institute of Gems and Jewellery (IGJ) located at Malappuram in Kerala.

“The demand and supply ratio for skilled people in the various sections of the jewellery industry is very skewed. The demand is higher than the supply. This is evident in the fact that the students who complete the courses from our institute get snatched up by the big names in the industry,” he said.

G Balachandra Kiran, managing director, of Bhima Jewellers said, “The jewellery industry in India is deeply rooted in tradition, with skills often passed down through generations. This heritage has made the industry somewhat resistant to change, particularly in adopting advancements and modernizing its workforce.”

 “However, with India emerging as the second-largest market in the world for diamonds and jewellery, industry players are collaborating with accredited institutes to bring skilled professionals into the field. This approach is helping to bridge the skill gap and inspiring more young people to pursue careers in this sector “, said Kiran.

“With the major jewellery brands including Malabar Gold, Tanishq, Kalyan Jewellers and others in an expansion mode in foreign countries, the demand for skilled workers in all departments is increasing,” said Salam.