Project Report on Gold Jewellery (Eiri-1036)

Jewelery making is one of the oldest industries in India. It has been a traditional craft in India, each region in the country specializing in different designs and skills. The Indian artisans and craftsman have developed mastery over the manufacture of solid gold ornaments, gem-encrusted jewelery, delicate  ornaments with filigree work, enamelled jewelery as well as costume jewelery. Jewelery is one trade which is still placed in the cottage industry category. However, the growing recognition of Indian workmanship by foreign luyers has result in bosting the export of cut and polished gems. The Gem and Jewelery Export Promotion Council was set up in 1966. This was a welcome step as gem and jewelery has been recognized as an export-oriented industry. The council operating under the Union Commerce Ministry as a non profit service institution, has helped in the establishment of testing laboratories and training school at Jaipur and the Indian Gemological Institute at Delhi. The council represent about 3,000 exporters of gems and jewelery.