HRD to Launch Diamond Grading Courses in Mumbai
July 24, 07
Operations at HRD Antwerp NV’s new Mumbai office will begin shortly, with one of the first initiatives being a two-week diamond grading course scheduled to begin in September-October 2007.
According to Devika Gidwani, newly appointed COO and Country Head of the new office, the course will be conducted by experts from Antwerp who will be coming to India at that time.
“The certification services will be run by providing a logistic link to the diamond lab in Antwerp for both diamonds and precious stones,” Gidwani added.
The office will offer all the services provided in Antwerp, including certification of diamonds and precious stones, conducting courses and sale of equipment developed by HRD’s research team.
The HRD believes that the Mumbai office will help it provide custom-tailored services to diamantaires in the world’s largest diamond cutting centre and fastest growing jewelry market
Dirk Dullaert, HRD's chief officer of commercial operations, and Chris Swolfs, Chief Officer of Special Projects, will be responsible for the India Project.