Q IGI HAS A RICH HISTORY DATING BACK TO 1975, AND HAS GROWN TO BECOME A GLOBAL LEADER IN INDEPENDENT CERTIFICATION OF DIAMONDS, GEMSTONES, AND JEWELLERY. PLEASE SHARE DETAILS OF THE JOURNEY AND MILESTONES THAT HAVE SHAPED IGI OVER THE YEARS.
A: The journey of IGI has been remarkable. Over the years, we have become the leader in independent certification of diamonds, gemstones, and jewellery globally. We have reached significant milestones, including being the first gemmological laboratory to hold ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation for “Requirements for the Competence of Testing & Calibration Laboratories” for both natural and lab-grown diamonds. Our goal is to maintain our position as the industry leader by continuously improving our services. As part of our accomplishments, we have certified iconic jewellery masterpieces that find a place in the Guinness Book of World Records — the Swa Lotus Ring, and Srinika Watch. We have also certified the 7.5ct lab-grown diamond gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the First Lady of the USA, Jill Biden, to mark the 75th year of India’s Independence. Additionally, we recently certified the jewels worn by the Shree Ram Lalla idol at the inauguration of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir, which is yet another feather in our cap.
Q WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS ACCREDITATION?
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