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MEET OUR FACULTY

GIA instructors are passionate educators who bring years of industry experience to the classroom. All are leaders in their fields, and all are dedicated to helping you gain knowledge, acquire skills and launch your career.

gemology

Nitu Joshi

Nitu Joshi

After 20 years of experience in the gem and jewelry industry, Nitu found her true calling in becoming a GIA instructor. She specializes in diamond, color stone and pearl grading and loves teaching hands-on techniques to accompany the theory that students learn. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and is a GIA alumna.

Arjun Pansari

Arjun Pansari

Arjun Pansari holds an MBA in Luxury Brand Management and has worked for 15 years across 18 countries throughout the gem and jewelry supply chain. This extensive experience helps his student understand how the knowledge and skills they that they learn in the classroom related to the needs of the gem and jewelry industry.

Vijay Parmar

Vijay Parmar

Vijay, a graduate of commerce, worked in the diamond industry for more than 10 years as a cutter, manufacturer, and designer. His professional path eventually led him to GIA. Vijay loves sharing his experience with his students and helping them advance professionally.

jewelry arts

Devyani Shah

Devyani Shah

Devyani Shah became interested in gemology and jewelry design at an early age. Prior to joining GIA’s faculty, she held numerous positions, such as CAD/CAM and manual jewelry designing instructor, head of jewelry manufacturing, quality controller, and product developer. She has a relentless passion for teaching and hopes to make gemology exciting for her students.