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ICA-GemLab To Open India’s First Gemological Laboratory In Surat

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The new laboratory will provide the testing & reporting services for diamonds, coloured gemstones & jewellery.

  • The new laboratory will provide testing services closer to the manufacturing & trading stages of the jewellery supply chain, before products reach consumers.
  • The facility is part of ICA-GemLab’s strategy of providing direct access to its services in key sourcing & trading markets.
  • The Surat laboratory will issue three types of reports, namely Diamond Reports, Coloured Gemstone Reports & Jewellery Reports.
  • The services will be available to manufacturers, wholesalers, traders, retailers, jewellery brands, designers, industry professionals & consumers.

ICA-GemLab, an internationally recognised organisation specialising in diamonds, jewellery and coloured gemstones, will open India’s first new gemological laboratory in Surat, Gujarat in October. The laboratory will provide the testing and reporting services for diamonds, coloured gemstones and jewellery.

Surat is one of the world’s major centres for diamond and jewellery manufacturing and trade. The new laboratory will provide testing services closer to the manufacturing and trading stages of the jewellery supply chain, before products reach consumers. The facility is part of ICA-GemLab’s strategy of providing direct access to its services in key sourcing and trading markets.

The Surat laboratory will be ICA-GemLab’s first facility in the Indian subcontinent. It will be connected to the organisation’s headquarters in Bangkok and its existing offices in Dubai and Hong Kong.

ICA-GemLab is affiliated with the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA), a trade body representing the coloured gemstone industry. The Surat laboratory will operate in accordance with the reporting standards and professional practices followed across the ICA-GemLab group.

ICA-GemLab India will be led by Kalpesh Desai as Director. Speaking about the new laboratory, Desai said:

“India has a significant share of the world’s diamond processing, with Surat being one of its key centres. Our aim is to provide direct access to our internationally established analytical methods and reporting standards to manufacturers, traders, retailers, designers and consumers.”

He added, “We are working with a long-term plan. Our aim is to provide reliable gemological information, documented methodologies and analysis that can help traders and consumers make decisions based on appropriate information.”

Amira Hatta, Managing Director, ICA-GemLab Global, said:

“India is one of the most important markets in the global gems and jewellery industry. Opening a laboratory in Surat will bring our analytical capabilities directly to this market, so that customers will have access to our services closer to where they operate.”

The Surat laboratory will issue three types of reports, namely Diamond Reports, Coloured Gemstone Reports and Jewellery Reports. The services will be available to manufacturers, wholesalers, traders, retailers, jewellery brands, designers, industry professionals and consumers.

ICA-GemLab is headquartered in Bangkok and has offices in Dubai and Hong Kong. The laboratory also has a partnership with Sri Lanka’s National Gem & Jewellery Authority, through which testing capabilities are made available in the country. The upcoming facility in Surat marks the latest step in its expansion.

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Bollywood Actor, Vicky Kaushal Inaugurates Harit Zaveri Jewellers’ Flagship Showroom At Surat

Inaugurated By Vicky Kaushal, Harit Zaveri Jewellers’ 10,000 sq. Ft. Surat Flagship Blends Indian Craftsmanship, Contemporary Design and Transparent Retail

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Harit Zaveri Jewellers, the Ahmedabad-based jewellery destination founded in 2014, expands its presence across Gujarat with the opening of its new 10,000 sq. ft. flagship  in Surat. The new space at Parle Point in Surat is built on Harit Zaveri Jewellers’ founding principles: a contemporary approach to heritage Indian jewellery, transparent retail and considered design. 

Actor Vicky Kaushal, alongside Founder Harit Zaveri, inaugurated the space with a grand Kabuki Drop, marking a significant new chapter for the brand in one of Gujarat’s key jewellery markets. 

Harit Zaveri, Joint Managing Director, Harit Zaveri Jewellers shared

“We wanted someone whose public persona and approach to his work had some resonance with what we are trying to build. Vicky has that combination of reach, humility and substance. So for us, it was both a communication decision and a value alignment.”

Vicky Kaushal, Actor , as he browsed through the flagship and jewellery shared:

“When I was invited  to attend the opening of a jewellery brand in Gujarat whose ethos lay in  right craftsmanship, right quality and right price it stood out to me . In today’s fast-paced world, there is something truly special about the sincerity and quality it takes to carry forward a legacy as distinguished as Harit Zaveri Jewellers. Buying jewellery comes with a great deal of trust, and that trust is built through the values upheld over time. I’m really happy to be here in Gujarat  and be a part of the unveiling of Harit Zaveri’s  new legacy in Surat.

To me personally, jewellery is tied to  memories and celebrations, and you can feel that sentiment in the designs here”

Built on the belief in “the right craftsmanship, the right quality and the right price,” Harit Zaveri Jewellers has grown from its roots in Ahmedabad into one of the region’s most trusted jewellery names. The brand’s growth has been guided by a commitment to honest and ethical business practices, reflected in its philosophy of conducting business with fairness, transparency and equal respect for every customer.

For Harit Zaveri Jewellers, trust is not simply about the quality of the jewellery; it is also about how the business conducts itself. The brand believes customers should be able to understand what they are paying for, ask questions, compare their options and take their time before making a decision, without pressure or distinction. This approach to honest dealing forms an integral part of Harit Zaveri Jewellers relationship with its customers and its larger ambition to contribute towards changing perceptions around the jewellery profession.

The brand’s foundation is also rooted in a long-standing family legacy in jewellery through RBZ Jewellers Ltd., and this understanding of craftsmanship, quality and responsible business has continued to shape Harit Zaveri Jewellers. Today, the brand offers jewellery across everyday, occasion, statement and bridal categories, bringing together traditional Indian craftsmanship, distinctive design and a retail experience built around transparency and trust.

Now in Surat

The new Harit Zaveri Jewellers Surat flagship brings to life India Modern – the legacy’s  interpretation of how Indian jewellery retail can evolve with the times while remaining rooted in its origins. The concept brings together Indian craftsmanship, materials and cultural identity with contemporary design, technology and transparency, creating a spacious and considered interiorscape designed around the experience of discovering and wearing jewellery. The flagship is conceived not merely as a display space, but as an environment where jewellery remains the protagonist and every element supports how it is discovered. Having established itself in Ahmedabad with a strong foundation of ethics and integrity, the brand now expands to Surat, bringing the same values and commitment to its customers. 

The Harit Zaveri Jewellers flagship uses Indian stone, sandstone, wood, brass and crafted surfaces alongside clean geometry, layered lighting and generous circulation. Rather than using traditional Indian elements as decoration, the design draws from ideas of proportion, rhythm, thresholds, screens and framed views to create a space that feels distinctly Indian without being conventional, allowing the consumer’s experience to remain at the centre. The space is designed by Rahul Bansal, Partner at group DCA.

At Harit Zaveri Jewellers, jewellery is more than ornamentation – it is a reflection of the wearer, her individuality and the moments she chooses to celebrate. Every piece is thoughtfully detailed, crafted with precision and designed to feel distinctive, bringing together quality craftsmanship and versatile, one-of-a-kind designs. From everyday and occasion wear to statement and bridal jewellery, Harit Zaveri Jewellers offers a diverse range under one roof, created to suit different moments and expressions.

At its core remains the belief in the right craftsmanship, the right quality and the right price. 

The Jewellery Collection : 

Gul thatdraws from the journey of the mogra from bud to bloom, reflecting ideas of becoming, self-discovery and inner radiance. Crafted in 22KT gold, the collection brings together floral and botanical forms, paisley and leaf motifs, pearls, beads and coloured gemstones, with traditional craftsmanship interpreted through a contemporary lens. 

Saanjh looks at the wedding through the intimate moments that surround it –  the conversations, rituals, laughter and quiet pauses that become part of the story. Designed for the modern bride, the collection brings together 22KT gold, uncut polki and kundan work, temple-inspired forms, engraved bangles, sculptural cuffs and statement pieces, balancing Indian heritage with a more individual approach to bridal dressing. 

The Polki collection celebrates the timeless allure of uncut diamonds, bringing the richness of traditional Indian jewellery into a more contemporary expression. Paired with vivid emeralds, pearls and intricate gold craftsmanship, from necklaces and bridal sets to kadas, earrings and rings. Rooted in the grandeur of Indian heirloom jewellery, each piece is designed to feel distinctive yet enduring, jewellery that can mark a special moment today and become part of a story carried forward. 

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