JK Diamonds Institute Alumni Meet 2025: A Morning of Vision, Celebration & Industry Insight

JK Diamonds Institute Alumni Meet 2025: A Morning of Vision, Celebration & Industry Insight

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The morning of July 29th, 2025, brought together a vibrant crowd of jewelers, entrepreneurs, and creative minds at the prestigious Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, as JK Diamonds Institute of Gems & Jewelry hosted its much-awaited Alumni Meet 2025.

What began as a simple reunion turned into an inspiring morning filled with insightful conversations, powerful announcements, and a renewed sense of community.

Setting the Stage: A Warm Welcome and a Vision for the Future

The event began with a warm welcome by Mr. Jaynil Ajmera, CEO of JK Diamonds Institute. His opening address set the tone, celebrating the journeys of alumni while highlighting the institute’s continuous efforts to raise the bar in gems and jewelry education.

The morning of July 29th, 2025, brought together a vibrant crowd of jewelers, entrepreneurs, and creative minds at the prestigious Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, as JK Diamonds Institute of Gems & Jewelry hosted its much-awaited Alumni Meet 2025.

What began as a simple reunion turned into an inspiring morning filled with insightful conversations, powerful announcements, and a renewed sense of community.

Setting the Stage: A Warm Welcome and a Vision for the Future

The event began with a warm welcome by Mr. Jaynil Ajmera, CEO of JK Diamonds Institute. His opening address set the tone, celebrating the journeys of alumni while highlighting the institute’s continuous efforts to raise the bar in gems and jewelry education.

mr-jaynil-ajmera-ceo-of-jk-diamonds-institute
mr-jaynil-ajmera-ceo-of-jk-diamonds-institute

Mr. Jaynil Ajmera also took this opportunity to introduce two future-forward programs:

  • Jewelry Engineering Program – A hands-on course bridging design and manufacturing, meant for those looking to master production at a technical level.

  • Diamond Business Mastermind (DBM) – Crafted for business owners and entrepreneurs to help them scale sustainably with mentorship and strategic frameworks.

These new initiatives reinforced JK Diamonds Institute’s mission: to produce not just skilled professionals, but industry leaders.

Real Talk from Industry Leaders: Panel on Scaling a Jewelry Business

The highlight of the event was undoubtedly the panel discussion on “Scaling a Jewelry Business”, moderated by Mr. Naman Ajmera, Managing Director at JK Diamonds Institute.

Mr. Jaynil Ajmera also took this opportunity to introduce two future-forward programs:

  • Jewelry Engineering Program – A hands-on course bridging design and manufacturing, meant for those looking to master production at a technical level.

  • Diamond Business Mastermind (DBM) – Crafted for business owners and entrepreneurs to help them scale sustainably with mentorship and strategic frameworks.

These new initiatives reinforced JK Diamonds Institute’s mission: to produce not just skilled professionals, but industry leaders.

Real Talk from Industry Leaders: Panel on Scaling a Jewelry Business

The highlight of the event was undoubtedly the panel discussion on “Scaling a Jewelry Business”, moderated by Mr. Naman Ajmera, Managing Director at JK Diamonds Institute.

panel-on-scaling-jewelry-business
panel-on-scaling-jewelry-business

The panel featured some of the industry’s most influential voices:

  • Mr. Prasad Kapre – Founder, Style Quotient and strategic advisor to several brands

  • Mr. Sumit Dassani – Partner at Dassani Brothers and alumnus of JK Diamonds Institute

  • Mr. Rajiv Popley – Director at Popley & Sons and alumnus of JK Diamonds Institute

They explored real-world insights on family-run businesses, tech adoption, branding, automation, and building resilient teams.

But what made the session truly interactive was the open Q&A round, where students and alumni directly posed questions to the panelists. The exchange that followed was filled with honesty, practical wisdom, and actionable advice that connected deeply with the audience.

Spotlight on Zivoro & GemSpy

The panel featured some of the industry’s most influential voices:

  • Mr. Prasad Kapre – Founder, Style Quotient and strategic advisor to several brands

  • Mr. Sumit Dassani – Partner at Dassani Brothers and alumnus of JK Diamonds Institute

  • Mr. Rajiv Popley – Director at Popley & Sons and alumnus of JK Diamonds Institute

They explored real-world insights on family-run businesses, tech adoption, branding, automation, and building resilient teams.

But what made the session truly interactive was the open Q&A round, where students and alumni directly posed questions to the panelists. The exchange that followed was filled with honesty, practical wisdom, and actionable advice that connected deeply with the audience.

Spotlight on Zivoro & GemSpy

zivoro-and-gemspy
zivoro-and-gemspy

The morning also featured a moment to appreciate Zivoro, the official event sponsor, recognized for their AI-led business model that’s reshaping how jewelry businesses approach growth.

Following that, Ms. Jinal Ajmera introduced attendees to GemSpy, an exciting new technology platform in-built with Learnathon that simplifies gemstone identification with AI tools — a sign of the industry’s future moving swiftly toward smarter solutions.

Moments That Mattered: Certificates, Celebrations & Community

For the graduating students, this was more than an event — it was a memory in the making. Certificates were awarded, caps were flown, and the room was buzzing with cheers and applause.

This segment served as both a celebration of hard work and a reminder of the institute’s enduring legacy, one that empowers every student to carve their own identity in the jewelry world.

Closing with Gratitude and Purpose

As the event drew to a close, Mr. Naman Ajmera returned to the stage to express heartfelt gratitude:

  • To the industry experts and speakers for generously sharing their time and insights

  • To Zivoro, the event partner, for their support

  • And to every alumni, student, and guest who made the morning truly special

In Conclusion: A Morning That Sparked Connections & Confidence

The morning also featured a moment to appreciate Zivoro, the official event sponsor, recognized for their AI-led business model that’s reshaping how jewelry businesses approach growth.

Following that, Ms. Jinal Ajmera introduced attendees to GemSpy, an exciting new technology platform in-built with Learnathon that simplifies gemstone identification with AI tools — a sign of the industry’s future moving swiftly toward smarter solutions.

Moments That Mattered: Certificates, Celebrations & Community

For the graduating students, this was more than an event — it was a memory in the making. Certificates were awarded, caps were flown, and the room was buzzing with cheers and applause.

This segment served as both a celebration of hard work and a reminder of the institute’s enduring legacy, one that empowers every student to carve their own identity in the jewelry world.

Closing with Gratitude and Purpose

As the event drew to a close, Mr. Naman Ajmera returned to the stage to express heartfelt gratitude:

  • To the industry experts and speakers for generously sharing their time and insights

  • To Zivoro, the event partner, for their support

  • And to every alumni, student, and guest who made the morning truly special

In Conclusion: A Morning That Sparked Connections & Confidence

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jk-diamonds-institute-cmmunity

The JK Diamonds Institute Alumni Meet 2025 wasn’t just a gathering — it was a statement of progress. From the launch of industry-driven programs to heartfelt student moments, and from business advice to AI-powered innovation — the event reflected everything the institute stands for: relevance, resilience, and real-world readiness.

With the energy of this alumni meet still echoing, one thing is clear — the JK community isn’t just growing. It’s leading.

The JK Diamonds Institute Alumni Meet 2025 wasn’t just a gathering — it was a statement of progress. From the launch of industry-driven programs to heartfelt student moments, and from business advice to AI-powered innovation — the event reflected everything the institute stands for: relevance, resilience, and real-world readiness.

With the energy of this alumni meet still echoing, one thing is clear — the JK community isn’t just growing. It’s leading.

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