25 Students Graduate IGI’s Naples Gemology School
June 16, 16
(IDEX Online News) – The International Gemological Institute (IGI) recently held a graduation ceremony for 25 of its newest graduates from the organization’s educational branch in Naples.
The students received their diplomas following successful completion of their gemological courses and examinations. IGI co-CEO Roland Lorié and director of the institute’s Naples branch Paolo Mineri, presided over the ceremony. More than 100 jewelers were present for the event, which was hosted by the Geology and Mineralogy Department of the Universita Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico II.
“For the last 20 years, IGI’s education efforts in Italy have helped produce skilled and talented gemologists, designers, graders and professional experts,” said Lorié. “We are proud of these talented individuals and are committed to continuing to advance Italy’s jewelry industry.”
IGI began offering courses in Italy in 1996, during which time more than 4,000 students have been instructed. Following the commencement, IGI announced the launch of a new quarterly gemological magazine Traparenze News, which has the support of all five of the institute’s Italian schools. It is intended to be an informative and educational magazine for the entire Italian jewelry community.