Mehul Shah, Vice President of Bharat Diamond Bourse, has been elected Chairman of the Gemmological Institute of India (GII)

GII, incorporated in 1971, has a long history of serving the diamonds, Gems & Jewelry sector by providing laboratory services, diamond detection, certification, research and education and onsite testing. GII has its own diamond detection machine Q CHECK. GII is also a pioneer in terms of certifying color gemstones. GII is a joint initiative of GJEPC, BDB, DEAL, MDMA and GJEA.

Mr Mehul Shah comes in with rich experience of more than 4 decades in the Diamond sector. His expertise in understanding diamond certification, grading and technology is well known in the sector. On Mehul Shah’s appointment as the Chairman of GII, industry members expressed their support, viewing him as a worthy successor to outgoing Chairman Mr Anoop Mehta. Mr. Mehta is recognized for his significant contributions to GII, notably enhancing transparency and professionalism within the institution. 

Mr. Shah expressed his gratitude to Mr. Mehta, stating, “I thank Mr. Anoop Mehta for having taken GII to the heights that it is today. I will try to live up to his expectations and strive to achieve the trust that the industry members have bestowed on me”. Regarding GII’s future plans, Mr. Shah highlighted the influence of artificial intelligence and automation on grading & certification, education, and diamond detection. He also emphasized his commitment to continuing educational initiatives for industry members and expanding GII’s presence across India and into the Asia-Pacific region.