| Jewelry – a magical word that exudes | | | | diamond exporting company in India. The |
| bright smiles, diamond-like glittering eyes and deep, | | | | traditional role of diamond manufacturers |
| longing sighs. Ever since the human race evolved | | | | exporting the bulk of their production to |
| into an intelligent straight-backed species, there | | | | wholesalers worldwide is no longer sufficient to |
| are evidences that jewels in the form of precious | | | | remain competitive in today’s changing |
| crude metals and stones were collected and | | | | market scenario. The Gitanjali Group has |
| considered to be forms of splendor. There are | | | | therefore tuned itself with changing times by |
| several archeological findings of hand-made simple | | | | adapting newer methods. Being a DTC Sightholder |
| and elegant jewelry in various parts of the world. | | | | and a diamond manufacturer, the Group has |
| No wonder that in the modern age, jewelry has | | | | strategically positioned itself to manufacture and |
| gained such an important status in the global | | | | promote diamonds as well as studded jewellery all |
| market and a nation’s fortune is decided | | | | the way to the retail level. D’ Damas |
| upon its possession and utilization of gold and | | | | brands include “Asmi”, |
| diamond mines. | | | | “Collection g”, “Eternal”, |
| Competition among the best brands is at its | | | | “Glitterati”, “Gold |
| optimum level and today’s jewelers are | | | | Expressions”, “Lamhe”, |
| the busiest in the professional market, trying to | | | | “Nakshatra”, “Origin”, |
| meet the never-ending craving for priceless | | | | “Solitaire”, “Victoria's |
| elegant designs. With the revolution in the area of | | | | Desire”. |
| industry and communication, world class jewelry | | | | Tanishq |
| has come to the reach of urban man and is no | | | | Started in India in 1995 by the jewelry business |
| longer limited to remain in the prized possession of | | | | group of Titan Industries Ltd (owned by Tata |
| royalty and film stars. No matter what the | | | | group), Tanishq is the fastest growing jewelry |
| budget, jewelry, in today’s world comes in | | | | brand in India. Tanishq is a perfect blend of style |
| many different forms to suit your individual style. | | | | and traditional elegance. It provides an exquisite |
| Every variety of jewelry has long since been the | | | | variety of 22k pure gold jewelry studded with |
| ultimate fashion statement and has stayed that | | | | diamonds and other coloured gems. |
| way till date. The earlier small scale family jewelry | | | | Cartier |
| shops have turned into massive corporate giants | | | | The name Cartier is synonymous to awe-inspiring |
| spewing thousands of fresh designs each year. It | | | | jewelry since the beginning of 20th century. |
| is quite an impossible task to bring forth the | | | | Cartier specializes in creating mesmerizing designs |
| staggering number of brands floating in the | | | | on gold, silver and platinum with gems and |
| current market. However, based on antiquity and | | | | precious stones. Available worldwide, its flagship |
| their present grasp on the world’s | | | | boutiques have been operating in Paris, London |
| economy, I am going to enumerate here some | | | | and New York. |
| famous jewelry stores and brands. | | | | Swarovski group |
| America’s best jewelry brands and retail | | | | In the19th Century, Daniel Swarovski opened the |
| outlets | | | | door to the sparkling world of crystal when he |
| Zale Corporation | | | | invented an automatic cutting machine. Specializing |
| Zale is one of North America’s largest | | | | in crystal artifacts, accessories and even |
| retailers in diamond, pearl and coloured stone, and | | | | innovative and elegant jewellery, the company |
| gold (rings, chains, etc) jewelry. It has a chain of | | | | has captured the minds of people globally with its |
| 2350 outlets throughout US, Canada and Puerto | | | | exquisitely intricate patterns etched in crystal. |
| Rico. The firm has four flagship bearers aimed at | | | | EROS Fine Jewellery |
| different jewelry markets - Bailey Banks & | | | | Located at the foot of the Acropolis in Greece, |
| Biddle Fine Jewelers, Gordon's Jewelers, Zales | | | | EROS Jewellery store is a family owned business. |
| Jewelers, and Piercing Pagoda. In addition to this, | | | | Jewelry making in Greece is traditional but |
| Zale also runs several outlets in Canada under the | | | | exemplifies outstanding craftsmanship at |
| names Peoples Jewellers & Mappins Jewellers. | | | | reasonable prices. If you are looking for pieces of |
| & are the two official online shopping malls | | | | modern, traditional, classical or Byzantine styles |
| for sale of Zale merchandise. | | | | you will find them all here. You can also manage |
| A brief overview of Zale’s chains is given | | | | to get custom-made jewelry at reasonable prices. |
| below: | | | | De Beers |
| Gordon's Jewelers: | | | | De Beers originally based in South Africa, is the |
| This was founded in 1924 by Meyer M. Gordon. | | | | largest diamond mining company in the world |
| With further expansion, the business grew into a | | | | today. Recently De Beers has launched a joint |
| dominant regional jewelry brand catering to local | | | | venture with LVMH (De Beers LV). This, in turn, |
| fashion and style and it has continued the tradition | | | | has taken the De Beers name to the High Street |
| over the years. | | | | with De Beers jewellery stores in the US, Japan, |
| Bailey Banks & Biddle: | | | | UK, France and Dubai. The first De Beers boutique |
| This was created by two American silversmiths | | | | opened in London in early December 2001 at the |
| with very little capital in 1832 and the brand was | | | | corner of Bond Street and Piccadilly. From there |
| established in 1878. This firm of fine jewelers | | | | De Beers has carried on opening ten more outlets |
| became one of the country’s prominent | | | | in various parts of the globe. Recently, in |
| jewelry brands and now has a nationwide | | | | collaboration with jeweler Neil Lane, De Beers has |
| recognition. Bailey Banks & Biddle has grown | | | | opened a boutique on Rodeo Drive in Hollywood |
| to more than 70 retail locations in 31 states | | | | catering to the rich and famous clientele there. |
| across the country and Puerto Rico. | | | | Chopard |
| Piercing Pagoda: | | | | This Swiss jeweled watch-making company has |
| As ear-piercing started catching up with the | | | | clinched a name of its own in the jewelry industry. |
| fashion market of the US, jewelry store owners | | | | Its has its branches and boutiques worldwide in |
| Bernard and Bertha Cohen found it apt to open | | | | countries like Austria, Great Britain, USA, |
| the very first Piercing Pagoda™ in the | | | | Switzerland, France, Germany, Japan and the |
| Whitehall Mall in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, in 1969. | | | | Bahamas to name a few. |
| This venture became a success story when | | | | Damiani |
| women from far and wide came to their stall for | | | | This 80 year old Italian jewelry brand is a name |
| ear-piercing. Piercing Pagoda has grown from a | | | | to reckon with amongst world’s top film |
| single retail location to a chain of more than 820 | | | | stars and royalty. Started in 1924 in Valenza, |
| kiosks today satisfying customers throughout the | | | | Italy, this flagship brand (owned by Damiani group) |
| US and Puerto Rico with its specialty gold jewelry. | | | | of exquisite and innovative gold and diamond |
| Signet Group plc | | | | jewelry has become the epitome of luxury |
| Signet, a UK based company, is the largest US | | | | jewelry keeping its balance with original traditions |
| specialty retail brand capturing a major chunk of | | | | and elegance. Some of their newer jewelry |
| the US jewellery market with its 1,221 stores in | | | | collections include Tahitian Pearl Jewelry Collection |
| 50 states. It reaches to the retail customers | | | | and their Sophia Loren collection. The Tahitian |
| through the malls under the banner Kay Jewelers | | | | collection features beautiful black pearls, diamonds |
| and regionally under a number of well-established | | | | and gold. Damiani has also won the Tahitian Pearl |
| and recognized names. The superstores operate | | | | Trophy, Italy. |
| under the flagship name Jared – The Galleria | | | | Costello’s online jewelry store |
| of Jewelry. Signet Group's US subsidiary is Sterling | | | | Costello’s was established as the Koala |
| Jewelers. | | | | Opal Centre in 1955 in Australia, exporting |
| Sterling Jewelers Inc. | | | | Australian rough opal to Japan. Over the years, it |
| Primarily dealing with sterling silver, Sterling | | | | has successfully established retail outlets in prime |
| Jewelers also showcases gold, silver, diamond, and | | | | locations in Sydney and Perth. Costello is the also |
| gemstone jewelry, watches, collectibles, and gifts. | | | | the national jewelry retailer and exporter of |
| It has a spread of some 1,220 stores in 50 | | | | Argyle diamonds from Western Australia's |
| states. Sterling jewelers is ranked number one in | | | | Kimberley ranges as well as South sea pearls |
| the US (ahead of Zale). It operates “Kay | | | | from the waters around Broome. au provides an |
| Jewelers” (as a subsidiary of Signet) as well | | | | online portal for the sale of its exquisite |
| “Jared the Galleria of Jewelry” (also | | | | gemstones and pearls backed by International |
| as a subsidiary of Signet), and about 330 regional | | | | guarantee certificate proving genuineness of the |
| jewelry stores under the names | | | | products. |
| “Belden”, “JB Robinson”, | | | | Dubai Gold and Diamond Park |
| “Marks & Morgan”. | | | | Long awaited and dedicated jewellery shopping |
| Kay Jewelers: | | | | mall has finally opened in Dubai. The jewelry at |
| Since 1916, Kay Jewelers, with it’s | | | | Gold and Diamond Park guarantees certified |
| headquarter in Ohio, has grown from one store to | | | | quality at 37 outlets in air-conditioned comfort. |
| more than 800 from coast to coast. Together | | | | Their range of jewelry includes several varieties |
| with Signet Group plc, its London-based parent | | | | of precious stones, yellow, white and even purple |
| company, Kay jewelers has been satisfying | | | | gold, platinum items; and pearls. The park is an |
| clientele in the US as well as other parts of the | | | | extension of the Jebel Ali Free Zone, so, the |
| world. | | | | manufactures and retailers are able to benefit |
| Jared The Galleria Of Jewelry: | | | | from lower operating costs, which, in turn, give |
| Jared is the leading chain of jewellery superstores. | | | | the opportunity to compete in international |
| It is also the leading diamond jeweler in the US. | | | | markets. The exterior throws an Arabic look while |
| More than 100 Jared stores sell diamond jewelry | | | | providing cool, clean and aesthetic interiors. The |
| and loose diamonds. | | | | shops are arranged around a central square |
| Tiffany | | | | where an open-plan French Connection coffee |
| Tiffany, established in 1837 in Broadway, New | | | | shop gives you the opportunity to sit and |
| York, first captured the world’s attention | | | | observe the whole operation. There is even a |
| with its intricate silver designs using sterling silver. | | | | museum inside the park providing the history of |
| Since then Tiffany has its name associated with | | | | UAE in producing quality jewellery products. The |
| presidents and royalty. It has captured significant | | | | world class manufacturers have shifted their |
| chunks of the US and UK markets. In 2006, | | | | focus on this jewelry mall. Hence it is not just the |
| Tiffany has presented the Frank Gehry collection | | | | common yellow and white gold that is available |
| of jewelry designs in collaboration with the | | | | here, as Prestige Palace at the park brings purple |
| famous architect Frank O. Gehry. Dealing with | | | | gold to the Middle East for the first time. Pinctada |
| diamond, pearls, watches, Tiffany stores are | | | | Pearls, which stocks only salt water pearls, |
| available all over the world like the one on 5th | | | | showcases black pearls from Tahiti, and pinky |
| avenue, New York, Harrods in London, Printemps | | | | white and creamy white Australian South Sea |
| Boutique in Paris, at Sydney, Australia, Ngee Ann | | | | pearls. The park also has its special hallmark on |
| City in Singapore to name a few. | | | | the jewellery made here ensuring originality and |
| Macy’s | | | | quality products. |
| Opened in New York by Rowland Hussey Macy in | | | | TOMEI Gold and jewelry |
| 1858, Macy’s was just a fancy dry goods | | | | TOMEI Gold & Jewellery Holdings (M) Sdn. |
| store. From such a beginning, it has made a long | | | | Bhd. was established in 1968. With hard work and |
| and successful journey to become | | | | ability to foresee client needs, TOMEI has evolved |
| America’s first largest retail departmental | | | | into Malaysia's premier retailer, wholesaler and |
| store. With over 800 stores all over the US, | | | | manufacturer of gold and jewellery. It has grown |
| Macy’s showcases everything from items | | | | into a powerful contributor in the second largest |
| of daily use to exquisite jewelry, collectibles and | | | | export market for gold jewellery in the world |
| accessories. | | | | after India. It has a chain of versatile subsidiaries |
| International stores | | | | and branches providing flexible services with |
| Boucheron | | | | ever-changing marketing scenario. Under the brand |
| In 1858, Frédéric Boucheron | | | | names “T.H. jewelry” and “My |
| founded his own jewellery house and opened a | | | | Diamond”, TOMEI has captured the |
| boutique in the highly fashionable Palais Royal | | | | Malaysian jewelry market and is a name to |
| district of Paris. The luxurious boutique quickly | | | | reckon with internationally. |
| attracted a prestigious clientele. Over four | | | | China National Pearl Diamond Gem & |
| generations, the family business grew into one of | | | | Jewellery Import & Export Corp |
| the world's best-known fine jewellery brands. In | | | | China National Pearl Diamond Gem & |
| 1893 Boucheron was the first jewellery store to | | | | Jewellery Imp. & Exp. Corporation, referred |
| open a boutique on the Place Vendôme, a | | | | to as “SINOGEM”, was founded in |
| neighbourhood known for its urbanity and | | | | 1985. It is a platform for the import and export |
| elegance. In this century, while remaining true to | | | | of gold, platinum, silver jewelry/ornament, |
| its unique tradition and legacy, Boucheron has | | | | diamond and gemstone jewelry, jadeite and |
| become a name synonymous with aggressive and | | | | pearls; precious metals and finished products in |
| luxurious modern jewelry designs. | | | | China. It showcases its products under the brand |
| Dior | | | | name “Famous” to a clientele based |
| Christian Dior, based in France, has been luring the | | | | in more than 40 countries. |
| rich and famous from all over the world with | | | | Pearl Paradise |
| handbags, shoes, and jewelry along with other | | | | The Pearl Paradise, founded in 1996, has its |
| accessories. Its unique trademark jewellery | | | | showroom in Los Angeles, California. It mainly |
| designs make it figure in the top international | | | | deals with a variety of exotic cultured marine |
| brand names. It portrays a unique style of | | | | pearls like Golden Akoya, Peacock Tahitian, and |
| producing solid jewelry items with tiny, simple | | | | Pink Freshwater. It not only caters to the |
| patterns etched or woven in gold, platinum and | | | | crème de la crème, but also |
| silver. | | | | captures clients with modest means by providing |
| Bvlgari | | | | jewelry suitable to their budgets. has turned into a |
| Since 1884, Bulgari has been setting the pace for | | | | multi-million dollar business and boasts fourteen |
| Italian style in jewellery. It was founded by a | | | | websites in several countries around the world, |
| Greek named Sotirio who had a flair for roman | | | | including Canada, Germany, France, the UK, and |
| culture. With a high volume of creativity and | | | | Italy. Both the showroom as well as the online |
| innovation, Bulgari looks for inspiration from Greek | | | | shopping site display same price for the chosen |
| and Roman arts without losing focus on originality. | | | | piece of pearl jewelry. |
| It experiments with gold jewelry in strings of | | | | Tokyo Pearl |
| pearl and colored stones. This gives a unique | | | | This Japanese brand existing since 1959, offers |
| colorful touch to its products. Via Condotti was its | | | | fashionable pearl and diamond jewelry in traditional |
| first store boasting visits from royalty and film | | | | and modern flavors. It’s Akoya, South Sea |
| stars galore.In Rome, Paris, London, New York | | | | and Tahiti pearls have reached far corners of the |
| and Los Angeles, as well as in Tokyo and Dubai, | | | | globe like Moscow, Antwerp, India, Perth and New |
| Bulgari has created a niche of its own. | | | | York. |
| H Samuel and Ernest Jones | | | | Mangatrai Pearls & Jewellery |
| In the UK, Signet is the largest specialty retailer of | | | | The company, founded in 1935 in Hyderabad, |
| fine jewellery with 591 stores nationwide. Primarily | | | | India, has pioneered in using latest cost effective |
| situated in prime uptown locations or shopping | | | | techniques and modern innovative ideas to |
| malls, the stores operate under the banners | | | | present the world with elegant, contemporary |
| “H.Samuel”, “Ernest | | | | designs in pearl jewelry. For centuries Hyderabad |
| Jones” and “Leslie Davis” (a | | | | has been the centre of world’s most |
| trade name related to Ernest Jones). Signet sells | | | | exquisite pearls. Mangatrai Pearls & Jewellery |
| gold, silver, diamond, and gemstone jewelry, | | | | showcases an unrivaled collection of South sea |
| watches, collectibles, and gifts. Some stores sell | | | | pearls, Tahitian pearls and Natural pearls woven in |
| china and crystal. | | | | intricate patterns for producing the most exquisite |
| Ernest Jones specializes in diamonds, branded | | | | collection of jewelry. The brand operates with just |
| watches and gold jewellery, which are all | | | | two outlets located in prime locations in |
| merchandised and marketed to appeal to the | | | | Hyderabad. |
| more affluent urban customer. | | | | Online Jewelry stores |
| H.Samuel offers a range of jewellery, gold, | | | | Online shopping malls have come a long way with |
| watches and gifts. | | | | regards to sale of classic as well as fashion |
| Peoples Jewellers & Mappins Jewellers | | | | jewelry. With more and more websites providing |
| Zale Corporation has captured the Canadian | | | | seal of authenticity for their products, customers |
| market through two brands, Peoples® | | | | have got over the initial mistrust and are shopping |
| Jewellers and Mappins® Fine Jewellers. Both | | | | for jewelry online like never before! The latest |
| chains are well-known throughout Canada. They | | | | range of jewelry collections is available just a click |
| provide traditional jewelry items through outlets | | | | away. Not only the signature companies have |
| located in prime malls and other strategically | | | | painstakingly built up their online portals for direct |
| well-placed geographic locations. Founded in 1919 | | | | sales of their merchandise, but they have also |
| as a family business, Peoples Jewellers was the | | | | opened their doors to other online retail stores. |
| first company in Canada to sell jewelry on a time | | | | Due to low overheads, online stores offer better |
| payment plan. Mappins Jewellers began operating | | | | savings on signature brands than the retail outlets. |
| in 1935, by a British jeweler named Mappins | | | | A few giant online stores providing a wide range |
| working in a Canadian firm. Mappins was acquired | | | | of jewelry from traditional to innovative, antique |
| by Peoples Jewellers in 1964. | | | | to modern, Celtic to fashion jewelry have been |
| D’ Damas | | | | listed below for your convenience: |
| D'damas is part of the Gitanjali Digico Group which | | | | (Forzieri is a name synonymous to access of |
| was established in 1966. It is considered one of | | | | classy Italian jewelry online. |
| the earliest diamond houses and the largest | | | | |