When people think of garnets, the often think inexpensive and plentiful. They don’t give them a second thought. This Demantoid Garnet ring, described as “centering on three cushion-shaped demantoid garnets together weighing approximately 10.05 carats, to shoulders decorated by brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold,” recently sold at the Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite sale for $437,500. Kinda makes one rethink garnets, doesn’t it!

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The event, organised by Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company, was the second annual exhibit and aimed to provide a platform and exposure to Pakistani gemstones and mineral traders to improve their trade, and to promote their products before the international community, including embassies, consulates, and international organisations.

The event was inaugurated by Senator Semeen Siddiqi and Ministry of Production Secretary Gul Muhammad Rind. Traders and companies from Gilgit, Peshawar, Karachi, Lahore and elsewhere set up stalls to promote their product ranges.

The dazzling variety of precious and semiprecious stones covering every inch of the hall were a sight to see: rubies from Africa, tourmaline from Skardu, diamonds from India  and religious stones such as Sulemani Aqeeq from Iran were all glistening under spotlights as people browsed through the options available while moving from stall to stall. Staffers at each stall had put their best gems forward and were confident that they had the best jewellery in the hall.

“I can guarantee that even if you look at every stall here, you won’t find designs like mine,” stated Mohammad Zeeshan, a gemmologist and designer from Karachi.  Many diplomatic and foreign workers could be seen mingling at the event, as they tried to bargain with multiple jewellers, each with a “special” price to offer.
“I am fascinated by stones and am an avid collector. This is an opportunity I couldn’t miss!” said Sarah, an enthusiastic guest from Canada. The fact that the gems and jewellery were being sold at wholesale prices instead of market price actually added to buyers’ enthusiasm. “This is probably the only time I will consider buying sapphire stones,” stated a local resident.

Pakistan being blessed with vast natural resources of precious as well as semi precious stones in its mountains with international quality is an advantage that should be handled properly. Such an exhibition highlights the local resources available here, and as one trader from Skardu proudly stated, “I only deal with stones that can be found in our mountains. Why deal with any other stones when we have so much under our feet?”

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In ancient times people made jewelry out of natural materials like seeds, feathers, leaves, berries, fruits, flowers, animal bones, claws and teeth. A glimpse of this tradition can still be seen in the tribal societies. In India the ornaments are made practically for every part of the body. The early people made jewelry not only for humans but also for the gods and decorating animals like elephants and horses, on special occasions.

The fact that Jewelry tradition in India is thousands years old is proved by the description of Shakuntala's jewelry by the great poet Kalidasa. It is interesting to note that both men and women of ancient times wore jewelry made of gold, silver, copper, ivory and precious and semi-precious stones. We find the description of jewelry in the great epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata and also in the code of Manu that defines various duties of the goldsmith. As a result of this old tradition India has been a leading exporter of gemstones and manufactured jewelry.

In India the ornaments are made virtually for every part of the body. The craft of jewelry was enjoyed royal patronage since ancient times. The rajas and maharajas rivaled each other to possess the most exquisite and the most magnificent pieces of jewelry. Jewelry in India fulfils many purposes and wearing it has several connotations. At the most obvious level, it is a form of adornment satisfying one's natural desire to beautify oneself. Nevertheless, jewelry also serves as an identity marker, as security, and as symbol of social contracts. For Hindus, jewelry is associated with many of their religious ceremonies.

Different regions of India have their own jewelry making styles that are unique to them. In states like Orissa and Andhra Pradesh fine filigree work is done in silver. Jaipur is famous for the art of enameling or meenakari. Nagercoil is renowned for its temple jewelry whereas kundan is a trade mark of Delhi. A wide variety of silver beads are found all over India, especially in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh.

In filigree work, patterns of leaves, flowers, butterflies, birds and geometrical shapes are made with silver wires of different thickness. Meenakari and kundan styles of jewelry making are greatly influenced by the Mughals and are generally used in combination to make jewelry that can be worn on both sides such as chokers and necklaces. The temple jewelry of Nagercoil consists of conventional gold ornaments studded with red and green semi-precious stones. These were used as offerings to the Gods and hence the name- temple jewelry.

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India possesses world's most competitive gems and jewellery market owing to its low cost of production and availability of skilled labour. Gems and jewellery form an essential part of the Indian tradition. The components of jewellery include traditional gold, diamond and platinum, accompanied by a variety of other precious and semi-precious stones.

The Indian gems and jewellery sector is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 13 per cent during 2011–2013, on the back of increasing Government efforts and incentives together with private sector initiatives, according to a report 'Indian Gems and Jewellery Market Forecast to 2013', by research firm RNCOS. As per the research report, with India's consumption pegged at nearly 24 per cent in 2008, the country remains world's largest gold consumer and this share is expected to grow further. Moreover, India also forms the largest cutting and polishing Industry for diamond in the world. The Government policies and the banking sector have provided a lot of assistance to this sector with around 50 banks providing nearly US$ 3 billion of credit to the Indian diamond industry.

India will soon overtake the US to become the third-largest men's luxury jewellery market in the world, according to Euromonitor International. The study estimated that the country's men's jewellery market stood at around Rs 954 crore (US$ 194.4 million), in sales and it is projected to grow by 36.4 per cent in 2012. "Although it's a niche market, it is growing. Nobody can ignore it now," as per GR Radhakrishnan, Managing Director, GRT Jewellers, who pegs the share of men's jewellery in its total sales at 20-25 per cent.

Indian sellers on eBay, a leading online marketplace, export an item internationally every 32 seconds, according to the company's Asian exporters' index. 44 pieces of jewellery are sold every hour by Indian sellers on eBay.

Ratings agency CRISIL has launched a Gold Index to track the performance of gold prices in the Indian market. This is the first index launched by CRISIL in the commodities space. The purpose of the CRISIL Gold index is to provide an independent, relevant and common benchmark for performance evaluation of investment products with gold as underlying investment, according to a release from CRISIL.

Swiss watchmaker Rado, a part of the world's largest watch conglomerate The Swatch Group, recently unveiled its luxury jewellery collection at the Rado boutique in Banjara Hills in Hyderabad. This range features beautiful diamond studded watches. The Rado jewellery collection brings together an exquisite selection of the brand's most celebrated products. The Swiss watch brand has been a pioneer in the use of innovative materials such as hard metal, high-tech ceramic, lanthanum and ceramos. It also features convex, dome-shaped sapphire crystals, affording innovative watch designs and shapes. The jewellery range is priced from Rs 30,000 (US$ 574.66) to Rs 4,000,000 (US$ 76,626.75).

"In the last 3- 4 years, a lot of Indians are investing in gold which is in the paper format. People should take a long-term perspective while investing in gold. ETFs as a concept is picking up," as per Jiju Vidyadharan, Head, Funds and Fixed Income Research, CRISIL Research.

Industry Structure
The gems and jewellery industry in India is greatly dominated by the unorganised players, but with the growing economy and increasing income levels, the organised segment and retailing of branded jewellery is fast catching up in the currently fragmented market which is worth US$ 16 billion and shows huge potential for growth in the future. The centre of trade in India's Gems and Jewellery industry is Mumbai. Most imports of gold and rough diamond arrives in Mumbai. However, most of the processing of diamonds takes place in Gujarat.

Key Industry Components
Diamonds: Currently India is the major polishing and cutting hub for diamonds. India is also the third largest consumer of polished diamonds. The surge of urbanization and rapidly growing middle class in India has led Indian consumerism to new heights, particularly in the diamond jewellery sector. Every 11 out of 12 diamonds sold around the world are processed in India regardless of the place they are mined.

Gold: The country became a leader in the table of most gold consuming nations with the consumption amounting to about 16,000 tonnes. The other key markets include Japan, China, Turkey, Italy, USA and UK. It is also estimated that about 600 tonnes of gold is used to make jewellery.

Costume jewellery: The Indian costume jewellery market is also witnessing growth in the international market, as per the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts. The industry body further stated that the Government is also working towards formulating an international compliance code for manufacturing costume jewellery.

The current global costume jewellery and accessories market is estimated at US$ 16.3 billion, of which India only exports around US$ 53 million, thereby, providing a huge opportunity area for the Indian costume manufacturers.

Exports
India is the largest market for gold jewellery in the world, representing an amazing 746 tonnes of gold in 2010. The net exports of gem and jewellery grew from US$ 22,616.35 in April-October 2010 to US$ 26,160.04 in April-October 2011.

Gems and Jewellery Industry in India: Road Ahead
The enormous growth of the Indian gems and jewellery industry has seen the arrival of many new branded jewellery shops in various metros of this country. Brands such as, Damas Jewellery, Reliance Retail, Swarovski, and Joy Alukkas are either opening or have already opened their new branches. The availability of cheap labour and presence of well skilled people in various states of India is helping in the growth of diamond polishing and gold jewellery markets. According to experts in the jewellery industry the growing demand for expensive jewellery in India is a result of the strengthening Indian economy. India will soon overtake the US in the not so distant future, as per a statement given by Rapaport Group, the well known keeper of global diamond related data.

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AC Watch Jewellery is a professional jewellery and watches manufacturer & wholesaler & exporter. Here at Sterling Silver Gemstone Jewellery we stock Exclusive Jewellery, handmade from semi-precious and precious gemstones. Natural Gemstone Sterling Silver Jewelry, Silver jewelry with gemstones. Unique designer-created sterling silver jewelry with garnets, jasper, agate, amethyst, peridot, citrine, blue topaz, onyx, iolite and more.

Sterling Silver Jewelry with Stones or Gemstones. We use 925 sterling silver, gemstone & crystals of quality to create hand-crafted jewellery of quality. Features Specifications: Sterling Silver Gemstone Jewellery Pendant

1. Amethyst, peridot, citrine, clear quartz, carnelian earring. Approximate dimensions: L 25mm x W 15mm. Stones vary.

2. Red Jasper quartz pendant, Approximate dimensions: L 22mm x W 6mm. Stones vary.

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Kolkata Jewelers offer you quality jewelry at affordable prices. Our online store gets you silver jewelry, gold jewelry and diamond jewelry and much more.We offer beautiful diamond rings, diamond pendants, necklaces, earrings and much more. Although real diamonds come at a high price, we can get you affordable diamond jewelry.We, at Kolkata Jewelers also deal in costume jewelry, which is a fashion statement these days. We also get you Indian gemstones, which you can wear for astrological reasons.

The gems and stones of Kolkata are famous all over the world. When it comes to traditional Indian jewelry all the International buyers prefer Kolkata. Whether it is gemstones, traditional gold jewelry, antique silver jewelry, contemporary diamond jewelry or Indian costume jewelry, Kolakata is the hub for all kind of jewelry.

The artisans of Kolakata craft the jewelry in such a beautiful manner that each piece turns out to be a unique creation in itself. One can get the traditional silver jewelry of Kolkata, which has designs in bangles, anklets, necklaces and many others.

The jewelers in Kolkata spell the name of perfection. They provide fine jewelry at affordable prices. As most of the jewelers in Kolkata are themselves manufacturers this makes them wholesale jewelers, so one can get the jewelry at very reasonable prices. Jewelry is something in which one never wants to make a compromise on quality. The jewelers in Kolkata are known for their up to the mark quality standards.

Any kind of jewelry is easily available with the jewelers of Kolkata. One can find jewelry in beads, colored stones jewelry, fashion jewelry, ethnic and regional jewelry and also designer jewelry. One can fall short of selection but they will never fall short with their variety.

Kolkata is also famous for the precious and semi-precious stones like, diamond, topaz, etc. The jewelers in Kolkata deal in all of them. The jewelers in Kolkata also deal in Indian gemstones. Here one can get the real gemstones. One can get rings crafted in these gemstones with the base of silver, gold or other metals.

The designs in jewelry are also the best. There are many unique designs in necklaces, bracelets, anklets, rings, nose rings, earrings, so all type of jewelry is available with them. The jewelry is specially handcrafted which makes it unique in style. You can get Kundan jewelry also, which is exclusive to the jewelers of Kolkata. Kolkata really spells jewelry.

While buying jewelry, one wants to have the best designs at an affordable price. Online jewelry shops offer you jewelry online. But finding an online jewelry shop is not an easy task. You want to get the best deal and the best quality when buying jewelry. So, offering affordable jewelry is not everyone?s cup of tea but Kolkata Jewelers offer you high quality and affordable jewelry. Whether it is gold jewelry, silver jewelry or diamond jewelry we are the leaders in online stores.

The famous Kolkata jewelry that we offer is the best silver jewelry you can find. We get you the best Indian jewelry. We have a variety of designs to make you look your best. Silver jewelry has its own style. Whether you wear silver rings, silver pendants, silver bracelets or the lovely silver anklets they all look very pretty. Silver jewelry also comes at a cheaper price in comparison to gold jewelry and diamond jewelry. You can get some of the antique pieces in silver. We offer ethnic and regional jewelry, which is very unique in style.

We have the best designs in Indian jewelry. Our gold jewelry is very much Indian in nature. We have all kind of Indian jewelry, which is the best in quality. We also offer cheap jewelry. So price will never be a problem with Kolkata Jewelers. Our unique designs are sure to charm you. We offer some of the best traditional and modern designs in gold jewelry. There are gold pendants, gold necklaces, gold earrings, gold rings and gold bangles.

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Little girls all over the country, no matter whether they grew up in the chilly north or sultry south of India, have had a penchant for pendants and a bias for bling. They try on their mother's jewellery and wait for the day when they will be able wear the large and lovely pieces with equal grace. The love for all things sparkly only grows as they get older and soon, the heavy gold rings sit light on their fingers.

Jewellery in India has always carried with it deep emotional attachment, which comes through its historical importance. New pieces of jewellery are worth more when saved and treasured for the next generation. We look at two of the most traditional forms of jewellery in India, one which graced the homes of the South and the other which brought glittering beauty to the North.

Temple treasures
For women in South India, a trip to the temple might be about prayer, but it is also about catching a glimpse of the idol covered in beautiful gold jewellery. These pieces have long held the fascination of the people, and centuries ago, were crafted solely with the purpose of adoring the idol. But as time went on, dancers who regaled audiences at the temple with their renditions of devotional pieces began to wear imitations of the jewellery style adopted for the idols. Along with the spread of Bharatanatyam, temple jewellery became an accessible style and soon made its way into world of trousseau and heirloom pieces.

Vintage pieces which are centuries old were made entirely in gold, but over the years, pure silver dipped and coated in gold became the norm. Shiny rubies and emeralds are set in these pieces in attractive patterns that catch the eye. Temple jewellery is generally large and chunky, with figures of various gods and goddesses in gold fused to or forming the pendant on pearl string necklaces. Orra has an all-gold piece that is all the bling you need while Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers in Chennai introduces the traditional red and green stones in their design-heavy pieces. Some pendants also resemble the ‘gopuram' or temple entrance towers in design and these are mainly studded with rubies. Clusters of pearls complete the pieces inspired by nature and the various religious symbols. Cummerbands, earrings, armlets, brooches and head-pieces are also crafted in this centuries-old style. For the truly antique-inspired look, women wear head-pieces that are strung along the lines of their braid, adding sparkle and shine no matter which way they turn.

The perfect setting
One of the oldest and most labour-intensive forms of jewellery found in certain regions of North India is the Jadau style, and through the years, its popularity has grown in the south too. The Jadau technique is believed to have been brought to India by the Mughals but Indian artisans have perfected the craft and added their unique touches, enough to make it their own. Combined with pure gold or “kundan” and beautiful Meenakari work, Jadau jewellery has delighted many through the centuries. Its association with royalty adds to its place of prestige and allure. This style has its centres in the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat.

The creation of one piece of Jadau jewellery involves the work a group of artisans, each assigned a specific task. While one craftsman makes the basic design, another handles the engraving and setting while a third carries out the enamel work. Kundan is added at the end by an artisan to add more gold to the piece. The process of Jadau making involves beating or heating pure gold until it is pliable, creating a frame and motif, filling lac in the hollow frame and setting precious stones in the appropriate spaces. Once the stones are set, using only heated gold and no other adhesive, the enameller proceeds with the Meenakari work, patiently working on the piece one colour at a time. This time-consuming process results in a stunning piece of jewellery that was and still is fit for the kings.

The motifs commonly used in Jadau jewellery are those of flowers, leaves and animals. Rubies, emeralds and uncut diamonds are frequently used to create the look of luxury. Jaipur Gems specialises in jadau work while both Tikamdas Motiram Jewellers in Mumbai and Minawala celebrate the union of polki and gold in their pieces. It is the combination of colours and stones that give Jadau jewellery its visual appeal. Plus, true lovers of jewellery will always appreciate the craft that gave rise to the stunner.

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Gemstones are very hard and are able to resist scratches. Like rubies and sapphires are on par with the best diamond hardness. But that does not mean that these or other precious stones are having the best durability. It is assumed that even the toughest gemstones are damaged due to harsh chemicals, abrasive surfaces and bumps. Are too available in beautiful colors are really attractive to people. These jewels are suitable for traditional dress and fashion clothing. They are called by different names and different colors are due to variations in the composition of mineral base.

These jewels are very welcomed by developing countries like Sri Lanka and Africa. When you select gemstone jewelry, you would like to choose high quality and natural gemstone jewelry. However, if you are looking for pendants, bracelets, rings or earrings, you get the perfect fit and fabulous to meet their needs in our collection. All these jewels are hand made with top quality materials. If you are looking for a unique gift idea and special, you really get something awesome in our collection.


All these fascinated and elegant jewelry has been appreciated and loved by women and men both. All have attributed magical powers to various colored gemstones. As such, these gems are appropriate in religious rituals, medical treatments and known as a symbol of love and affection. We also offer various methods to find the perfect piece unique. You can find all kinds of jewelry including pendants, bracelets, rings and earrings.
As manufacturing techniques of jewelry-precious stones have become more sophisticated gemstone jewelry and custom is now more readily available. To create your own unique piece of jewelry or a set of precious pearls, you need some creative talent and imagination. Gemstone jewelry is here to stay and will be around until the end of time.

What looks unique gemstone jewelry?

It is a fact that jewelry is quite suitable for magnetizing and exquisite beauty of a woman. Establishing a more pleasing effect on the personality of a person, if made of precious stones. Gemstones are rare, and specifically found in nature and that is the reason why they are the top items today. They are very valuable and unique to the people. We note that these special stones are usually preferred worldwide for its beauty and grace.

Today gems, unique colored stones, bits of glass and shells are often used in jewelry. The gems are considered more important than the rest of the ornaments because they have their own meaning in astrology, which attracts most people to them. Not only that, people like to use precious stones according to their zodiac signs as well.

Precious stones like emeralds, rubies, sapphires, topaz and crystals are quite affordable, while the opulent and sparkling diamonds are very expensive and very elegant. Therefore, are considered the most precious gems of the earth. Gemstones are primarily linked with the silver and gold jewelry. Also used in platinum jewelry for a more elegant look for the wearer. Diamonds, based on class affected are liked by most people on special occasions like weddings or engagements.

Some gemstones such as amethyst are not as expensive as diamonds. Due to the method of the last of the imports and the removal of the amethyst, which are widely used in the manufacture of beautiful ornaments. Women are opting for the stunning jewelry made of precious stones. Today, even teenagers are of gemstone jewelry and this has made the jewelry item more popular. Gemstone jewelry is available to all kinds of people. There is a wide range of gemstone jewelry available from where you can select the jewelry item more appropriate for him / her. Among many gems, zirconia adequately replaces the diamond and therefore enters the economy class.

There are several techniques used for making jewelry from precious stones to put in gold, silver and platinum designs with style. The main techniques that have been used recently include polished, matte and satin, hammered and brushed, etc. Note that when the beautiful gems pass through the jewelry manufacturing process altogether, then the final product is really very thoughtful and ethnic .

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Harare(ZimEye)A precious gem named in the Bible prophecy as the eighth mineral that will form the foundations of the new Jerusalem city, has been found in Zimbabwe’s southern town of Beitbridge. A new source of wealth has now been availed to Zimbabweans which yet the country’s Mines Minister has not informed the nation of its value and also discounted it as ‘not precious’.

Announcing the find Zimbabwe’s minister of Mines Obert Mpofu said the Beitbridge area does not have diamonds but the Emerald-type of stone which is also described as Beryl or aquamarine. Mpofu was quoted by Radio VOP on Friday stating: “Tests by our mining engineers have confirmed that there are no diamonds in Beitbridge. Villagers were only scrambling for aquamarine,” Mpofu said appearing as if stating that it was valueless.

But an investigation carried out by ZimEye has reveald that the Beryl is actually a precious gem whose value goes into thousands of dollars per gram weight. At the time of writing, mere Berylium foil of weight 0.116g was selling a whooping £1,805.00 – more than USD2400.

Aquamarine is a type of pale blue to green gemstone which has been used in ornamental jewelry. Aquamarine is also described as a type of beryl, a stone which contains a mixture of beryllium, aluminum, and silicate: other beryls include emeralds, golden beryls called heliodors, and morganites, also known as rose beryls.

Fortune-seekers descended on the Pondongoma area in BeitBridge amid reports that diamonds have been discovered there. The full value of the Beryl stone was not clear at the time of writing but it is listed in Apolyptical prophecy as the eighth precious gem stone which will stregnthen the foundations of the new city of Jerusalem in the new age.

A text in the book of Revelations (21:19-20) reads: “And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald; The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolite; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst.” (ZimEye, Zimbabwe)  Watch This Space for more on Beryl and the true value of the precious gem

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While gold's glitter partly dimmed toward the last few months of 2011, a study released on Wednesday said that diamond and gemstone mining will likely be among the strong industries in Australia in 2012. Business information research firm IBISWorld forecast a 37 per cent rise in revenue to $800 million for the diamond and gemstone mining industry.  The rebound would end five years of decline in the industry due to low production, poor prices and the high Australian dollar.

Besides the diamond mining industry, other sectors expected to soar in 2012 are online education, car building, online retail and biotechnology, IBISWorld General Manager for Australia Karen Dobie disclosed.

"There's a general acknowledgement of a need to maintain higher education levels throughout one's career and finding the time is becoming harder," IBISWorld Senior Analyst Craig Shulman explained the selection of online education as a winner.On the opposite end, expected to suffer are the steelmaking industry and the cut flower sector.

The study said iron and steel manufacturing would suffer a 15 per cent dip in revenue to $7.8 billion as the majority of the demand for steel products will come mainly from construction which is not very strong, Mr Shulman said. Although the mining and rail sector is performing well, its demand for steel is only 15 per cent of the market.

The cut flower industry is expected to contract by 4.3 per cent in 2012 on top of falling sales for the past decade due to reduced consumer spending and flower sales through bulk-buying in supermarkets and convenience stores which have lower wholesale prices.

Another victim of technology is the pulp, paper and paperboard manufacturing industry expected to register a 3.7 per cent decline in revenues to $3.1 billion as Aussies buy less of printed books and more of iPads and e-readers.

In 2011, the industries which hit it big were organic farming, video games, electricity distribution, motor cycle dealing and domestic aviation.

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