• 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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Glancin Thoppil Antony  DG, FFIG

Gemologist, Diamond Excellent Award Winner

Early in 90's I started my life in Gem & Jewellery industry. In the beginning, I acquired know-how in Crystals, through "Ashaan kalari" just like a Gurukulam which was the age old traditional system of Kerala.

1997-2001, worked as Section in charge of Diamonds & Colored Gem stones with famous and popular Jewellery group.

P.T. Antony & Sons Alapatt Fashion Jewellery, Broadway Cochin-682 031.

Alapatt Boutique Jewellery, Pioneer towers Cochin- 682 031.

Alapatt Fashion Jewellery at Alapatt Arcade, M.G. Road Cochin-682 035.

In the year 2002, I did Diploma in Gemology from GII, Mumbai. Awarded as Gemologist and enrolled my name in the Fellow Forum of Indian Gemologists.

2003 Feb-2003 May, worked as a Gemologist in Paul Alukkas Jewlellery, M.G.Road, Ernakulam.

2003 May-2003 November, worked as a Gemologists & Diamond Section Head in Netherland Antilles.

Gold Coin Fine Jewellers, Front Street, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, Netherland Antilles & Gold Coin Fine Jewellers, at Princess Juliana International Airport, Nehterlands Antilles.

Works executed for the Govt. of India and Govt. of Kerala


2012 January, I have assisted as a valuer for Sri. P.A Babu, Govt. approved valuer,  the assets confiscated by the investigation Department of Income Tax.

2009 May, I have assisted to detect theft articles made of precious Gem Stones and Jewels for the Department of Kerala Police.

Experience


2002 November, onwards I have been working as a free lance Gem & Diamond consultant, Valuer and certifier of all types of Gemstones.Visiting lecturer in various and prestigious Jewellery groups in Kerala.

2004 January, onwards I have been running an institute with Gem-Testing laboratory named Cochin Diamond Research Foundation the sister concern of UGI (United Gemological Institute), to teach and train jewellery staff and Gem-lovers.

I have been a visiting consultant and staff trainer on Gem and Diamonds for Alapatt Broadway and Alapatt Gold,  Ernakulam since 2005

I have been a trainer on Gems and Diamonds for Bhima Brother Jewellers, at Kollam, Alapuzha and Thrissur since 2006

Participated as a Gemmologist at the 1st Anniversary of Alapatt Gold, M.G Road, Ernakulam in the year 2008 from December 14th to 16th.

I have been issuing Gem-Diamond quality certificates for several Jewellery groups in Kerala since 2004.

Participated as a Gemmologist in the Twinkle Diamond exhibition conducted by Paul Alukkas, Palakkad in the year 2009.

Trained the Jewellery staff on Gems and Diamonds of Rajan Jewellery, Thiruvalla

Participated as a Gemmologist in the Diamond exhibition cum sale conducted by Rajan Jewellery Thiruvalla.

I have conducted one day seminar on Gem & Diamonds for Safa Gold, Melattur, Nilambure.

Participated as a Gemmologist in the Achakottil Diamond Fest conducted by Achakottil Jewellers, Muvattupuzha.

Participated as a Gemmologist in the Gem and Jewellery exhibition and sale conducted by Jaico Jewellers, Pothanikkad

Participated as a Gemmologist in the Diamond exhibition conducted by Manappuram Jewellers Pvt. Ltd.

Conducted Gemstone exhibition at Suryakalady Mana, Nattassery, Kottayam during the Sree Vinayaka Chathurthy.

Academic Achievements, Hobbies & Awards


 I have written an article about Gemstones in the district directory of “AKGSMA” All Kerala Gold and Silver Merchants Association.

 Participated in the seminar conducted by GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF INDIA, Mumbai on Nov, 2001.

 Have done research in important Gem mining places in India.

 I have participated in Diamond Jewellery Exhibition Cum Sales conducted by Alukkas Jewellery, M.G. Road Ernakulam