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HowDiamondsHavePavedTheirWay inIndia
Considered a girl’s best friend, diamonds have, for centuries, been the most
sought after jewel to be used. The word ‘diamond’ has been derived from
ancient Greek for “I overpower’ which is true to its character. Even if you are
dressed in the finest of clothes, a diamond jewel on your person can catch
attention faster than anything. Apart from being used as gemstones, diamonds
are also used in various other tasks due to its durability and other properties.
Over the past few decades, the demand for diamonds has increased a great
deal with more and more people opting for diamonds as the key stone on their
engagement and wedding rings.
The various hues and spectrums of a diamond make it all the more appealing
and attractive, making it one of the most desired gemstones of all. While
diamonds are found in a variety of colors and shades, it is also one of the ways
to grade a diamond. A yellow tint or shade in a white diamond is bound to
lower the value of the diamond with colorless diamonds being considered the
most precious. With the help of the four Cs, that is the color, clarity, cut, and
carat, one can know the value of a diamond.
Having been mined first in India, it is no surprise that diamonds have been a
part of Indian history for more than three thousand years.Due to the process
required for the formation of diamonds, there are very few places where one
can mine diamonds from. The Kollur mines in Andhra Pradesh and Panna city
in Madhya Pradesh are the only known diamond mines in India through which
India has managed to become one of the largest exporters of diamonds in the
world.
Growth of Gems and Jewelry Sector in India
Contributing to about 67% of the Gross Domestic Product of India, Indian
Gem and Jewelry Industry is a major focus of export for the Indian
government, contributing to US$39.9 billion where foreign exchange earnings
are concerned in the financial year of 201415. The export of cut and polished
diamonds increased notably in the past year. India has also exported diamonds
to a significantly larger extent compared to previous years, making India one of
the largest diamond exporters in the world. India is, therefore, well on its way
to making its mark in the world in the gem and jewelry sector where trading in
diamonds is concerned.
Various Investments and Developments in the Gem Industry
Government's Aid in Developing the Gem and Jewelry Sector
With the change in peoples’ preferences, where style and design of the jewelry
is concerned, many jewelry stores have opened up that cater to the needs of
the people by creating designs that are unique, modern and elegant at the
same time. Many abroad based companies have invested huge amount of
capital in Indian jewelry firms and viceversa, leading to a vast increase in the
number of investments in this sector.
Many businessmen and jewelry firms in India and abroad have ventured to
bring about an expansion in diamond trading by investing in small scale
domestic firms as well forming ties with international firms that specialize in
gemstones mining. Certain banks, too, have stepped into jewelry and financing
with expectations of seeing a notable increase in this sector.
With India being the top global diamond processor, the Indian government is
taking initiatives for tax benefits on import and trade of diamonds in Mumbai,
which will rival that of the highest diamond trading hubs Antwerp and Dubai.
The Gem and Jewelry Skill Council of India will also be training a large number
of people in the trade of gems because of the shortage of manpower in this
sector. With proficient and resourceful manpower, the gem and jewelry
industry is bound to bloom a great deal.
Many training institutes for diamond cutting and processing too are expected to
be set up along with tie ups with existing training institutes that will help raise
the diamond market.
With all the investments being made to expand this sector and the increase in
opportunities made by established firms, the growth in this industry will be a
significant one over the years as more and more initiatives are taken toward
increasing the gem industry further. The guidance provided by established
brands, too, can help in making the right decisions and taking the right steps
toward expanding the reach of the diamond sector throughout.
The increase in development of this sector is expected to be seen with the
growing interest of people in this industry as well as the rise in demand for
jewelry as the trend sets.
Future Plans to Further Increase the Reach of the Industry