Pre-1727
Raja Man Singh Ji invited 5 Sikh Sardars from Afghanistan to start Meenakari (enameling work) in Amber, laying the foundation of Jaipur’s jewellery traditions.
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Jewelry and Gem Trade in Jaipur, India
Jaipur’s gemstone legacy predates its 1727 founding, rooted in Amber where Raja Man Singh I invited master artisans. Under Sawai Jai Singh II, the city became a hub for coloured stones like emeralds, rubies, and sapphires-its global stature later cemented by institutions like GJEPC and major trade fairs.
Among the early families shaping this legacy was the Rawat family, originally from Kaladera, Rajasthan. Invited to settle in Jaipur by Sawai Jai Singh II, they were granted homes near the royal mint, now Chandi ki Tiksal. Their formal trade lineage began with M/s Maliram Puranmal Rawat. In 2009, Karan Rawat founded Geminent to carry this heritage forward, culminating in the launch of Geminent Asia Limited in 2023—a modern expression of centuries-old craftsmanship and global ambition.
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1727
Jaipur was established by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh Ji. Jewellers from Delhi, Agra, and Calcutta invited to settle in the new city. 8–10 prominent families in Jaipur trace their roots to this invitation. Precious stones like Moti, Panna, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, and the Navratna (9 gems) began flowing into Jaipur. Emeralds from Colombia. Rubies from Burma. Sapphires from Gulf & beyond.
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1930s
Introduction of cultured pearls in the jewellery trade
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1965
Jewellery business in Jaipur formally developed. Gem & Jewellery Promotion Council (semi-government body) established, with Jaipur’s representative as its first chairperson. Exports: ₹4.5 crore in diamonds. ₹5 crore in coloured gemstones. Surge in emerald trade due to availability of rough emeralds in Jaipur. Jaipur’s Johari families began training artisans, expanding the skill base. Foreign buyers started visiting Jaipur; international trade relationships developed. Jaipur & Bangkok became the two global hubs for coloured stones. Alongside gems, Kundan, Meenakari, enamel, and gold jewellery flourished.
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Early 2000s
Expansion of global sourcing: Emeralds from Zambia, Brazil, Colombia, Russia, Ethiopia Rubies from Burma, Mozambique Sapphires from Burma, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Australia Jaipur strengthened as a global gemstone hub. Advanced gem testing labs and training centres established. Jaipur jewellers became globally visible, participating in international trade fairs instead of relying solely on buyers visiting Jaipur.
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2004
Rawat Jewels established by the Rawat family, rooted in generations of Jaipur’s jewellery heritage.
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2019
Geminent founded by Karan Rawat, carrying forward the family legacy with a global vision, combining Jaipur’s artisanal excellence with international gemology expertise.
FROM THE EARTH'S DEPTH'S TO THE ARTISAN'S HAND,
A GEMSTONE’S JOURNEY IS A DANCE BETWEEN
nature's perfection & human creativity.
- Karan Rawat, Founder, Geminent
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