• GLANCIN THOPPIL ANTONY DG, FFIG

    Fellow forum of Indian Gemologist. Holder of Diploma in Gemology from the Gemological Institute of India, Mumbai, recognized by the Government of India and the CIBJO. Specialised in the study of Diamonds. Valuer and Certifier of all type of Gem stones. Visiting Lecturer in various Institutions and prestigious Jewellery groups.

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  • Glancin Thoppil receiving the Award from Sri.Johny Nellore

    Diamond Excellent Award-2011
    Rashtriya Sevana Prathibha Puraskar from Global Confederation of Pravasi Malayalees

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  • BUSINESS EXCELLENT AWARD -2012

    Presented by NIAC, New Delhi for serving society through individual achivement

    Image 1: Glancin Thoppil receiving the award from Shri. Terry john.UK.

    Image 2:Glancin Thoppil with Mrs.Elizabeth Noble,Auhor & Professional Speaker, USA.

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  • The first Lab for Online Report verification of both coloured Gem stones and Diamonds

    UGI, offers testing services for identification and grading of all types of gemstones. Our laboratory is well equipped with highly sophisticated instruments and equipments to reveal and prove your billions of year old gem’s mystic and hidden characteristics, scientifically and authoritatively.

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  • The first Gem testing Lab & Institute in Kerala

    Dear Global Gem lovers, With great pleasure, ‘UGI’, International welcome you, to the amazing world of mineral kingdom.We offer regular classes & Scientific studies on colored Gemstones and Diamonds. The short term courses and seminars, especially designed for the export, import traders, jewellery indoor- sales people...

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     About us

UGI, International - ‘United Gemological Institute is a sister concern of CDRF (Cochin Diamond Research Foundation). An independent, consolidated venture. The backbone of jewellers and the public. Keralites trusted institute and gemological laboratory, Regd. In 2004 by the Govt. of India part-2, 32/008/2/1/9865. Regd. by Gov. of Kerala EKM/TC/275/2014. The place where you can experience the perfect blend of dedication, knowledge, skill and expertise reveal brilliance of world’s entire mineral kingdom. An unique establishment for the benefit of jewelers and gem lovers.

Our Mission

To spread knowledge, through scientific studies , conducting public educational classes, seminars, exhibitions about colored gemstones and diamonds. Works for the trust-worthy relationship of the public with jewelers to confirm the QC. Services, trading assistance and guidance for the new entrepreneurs, guidance for higher studies and research, customer care cubicle for providing assistance services to buy and sell.