ENA Sectors 2019-02-08 06:51:07 <p><strong>New Delhi, Feb 8 (KNN) </strong>The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the world's largest independent gem certification and appraisal institute has issued over 24 lakh certificates for Diamond Jewellery in 2018, higher than in previous years.</p> <p>In the statement issued, IGI said that its labs in India had certified over 24 lakh pieces of diamond jewellery in 2018.</p> <p>It added that this was higher than in previous years, indicating that Indian consumers are now more informed and conscious about the importance of having certificates issued by a reputed international authority.</p> <p>An internal research conducted by IGI also projects a healthy growth rate over the next two years with global sales of Indian jewellery expected to reach &euro;250 billion by 2020.</p> <p>Reporting that over 1,000+ IGI-certified new designs were unveiled at a recent Buyer-Seller Knowledge Meet in the country by prominent diamond jewellery manufacturers, IGI said that in the coming years, Indian designs are sure to make their mark in international markets.</p> <p>Managing Director of Tehmasp Printer, IGI-India, said, The year 2018 has witnessed a paradigm shift in the preference for diamond jewellery among consumers.The increase in Indias overall rate of purchasing power has proved to boost the sale of fine diamond jewellery.</p> 22005 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/igi-issues-over-24-lakh-certificates-for-diamond-jewellery-in-2018 2019-02-08 06:51:07 knnindia.co.in