KGK GROUP

  With the recently inaugurated diamond and jewellery manufacturing facility in Gaborone, Botswana another milestone has been added to the journey of KGK Group.   KGK Group inflates its footprints in Gaborone, Botswana with the official launch of the KGK Diamonds Botswana (Pty)Ltd polishing and jewellery manufacturing facility further incentivizing diamond and jewellery industry at large. The new KGK factory in Gaborone was inaugurated by his excellency Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi , President ofthe Republic of Botswana in the presence of Mma Atsile, the First Lady of Botswana, industry peers, and patrons on the 18th January 2023. KGK Group is proud to be investing in this wonderful country. It is blessed with a strong diamond heritage that enjoys international recognition. We made a commitment in 2014 to help the country diversify its economy by going beyond just diamond beneficiation. Now we are investing in a green building, growing our staff, and expanding int...

  The Jewellery World Awards (JWA) honoured the KGK Group with the Manufacturer of the Year Award in Diamonds Category for the year 2021 on 21 February in Dubai. Mr. Sandeep Kothari, Group Managing Director received the award on behalf of the entire team from Ms. Nirupa Bhatt, Consultant Advisor, GIA in the presence of industry leaders. Over the years, KGK has witnessed an exemplary growth in its diamond operations. Recent launch of an ultramodern diamond manufacturing facility in Saurimo, Angola testifies the same. Discerning diamond buyers worldwide seeking natural and ethical diamonds trust KGK and understand its advantages of integrated supply pipeline, expertise, quality and choice. KGK Group is amongst handful of global companies who are De Beers Sight holders, Alrosa Alliance Members and Rio Tinto Select Diamantaires. Talking about the award  Mr. Sandeep Kothari  dedicated this award to the entire KGK family and expressed his gratitude towards everyone who helped t...

More than 6 decades of perseverance and dedication receive the appreciation of the highest order.  The Jewellery World Awards (JWA) awarded  KGK Group Chairman  Navrattan Kothari   with the laureate of the Jewellery World Awards' highest honour, the Lifetime Achievement Award, for the year 2021 on 21 February in Dubai in the esteemed presence of industry stalwarts.    Mr. Navrattan Kothari  has been working persistently in the business since the 1960s, not only to raise the  KGK Group  but also to inspire excellence in the jewellery and gemstone sector. He is a pioneer in the sector, and his experience and knowledge have made a significant contribution.   He is the one who is behind the expansion of his family's gemstone trading company into a worldwide conglomerate that encompasses the whole spectrum of mining, sourcing, production, distribution, and retailing of Color Gemstones, Diamonds, and Jewellery. KGK Group is also actively engag...

Symbol of love, a women’s best friend, the most precious companion of women; on one hand, these are few adjectives for diamond whereas on the other hand diamond is said to be a symbol of prestige, status, power, and wealth. Diamond is the most shining gemstone and is adorned by its owner like nothing else and is considered as a status symbol for its wearer.  Diamond is today a vital part of all fashion trends and that’s a significant reason that the diamond market has grown significantly over the past few years.    Every woman and even man today loves to flaunt diamonds, they love their diamond to be big and stunning but beyond their love for beautiful diamond jewelry, not everyone knows that diamond is one of the hardest natural stones and needs to be cut into the desired shape delicately. Only a few people are curious to know the facts about how a diamond is created and most importantly who is creating the beautiful diamond and turning the diamonds into contempora...

Over the years Mr Navrattan Kothari ’s persistent endeavors to create replicable and scalable models of development through an integrated approach of maximizing societal value for all has flourished inclusively. Group’s expansion across the globe testifies the same. The launch of the Diamond manufacturing unit in Russia by Russian President Mr Putin and in Luanda by President of Angola Mr João Lourenço are few amongst many. SUPPORT DURING PANDEMIC During the COVID 19 pandemic, he served more than 70 thousand needy people with prepared food, ration, and daily essentials. In addition, he also donated more than a hundred oxygen concentrators to the state government of Rajasthan addressing the crisis of the time. A BEACON OF EDUCATION Mr Kothari has been spreading the light of education across the city. What started in 1918 with just 4 girl students, Subodh Shiksha Samiti now has 17 institutions ranging from Play Group to MBA and P.G. Colleges for boys and girls imparting education to more...

Gemstone market is a huge market globally, and with changing trends and growing demand for ornaments and jewelry, the growth of gemstones is increasing, it is expected to get a good growth of 4.7 % CAGR in the year 2022-2027. Gemstones worldwide are available in many forms and are segregated into various types like precious, semiprecious, natural, synthetic, etc. The gemstone industry can further be segmented into astrology, luxury arts, jewelry and ornaments, and others. With the expansion of the gemstone market, there are several players who have entered the market and witnessed a growth of their businesses and industry as a whole. And there are stalwarts like KGK Group who have mastered the industry of gemstones. KGK started their business with the trading of gemstones and in  today ’s date are the biggest wholesale suppliers of gemstones. They have been the wholesalers of gemstones for more than a decade and have been excelling in the business and are one of the most trusted n...

India has seen work of philanthropy and human service from lot of industrialists. One such industrialist is Mr. Navrattan Kothari . Where industrialists are busy working hard towards growing their business houses, Mr. Kothari along with dedicatedly working towards developing KGK group , also finds his pleasure in the smiles of deprived and upliftment of humanity, for him real satisfaction comes through philanthropy. Mr. Navrattan Kothari is a role model for philanthropy and human service, constantly contributing his money and proficiency to various fields like education, healthcare, creation of jobs, and more and is continuing to inspire other industrialists into giving. During the COVID 19, he served more than 70 thousand needy people with food, donated ration and daily necessities and donated more than a hundred oxygen concentrators to the state government of Rajasthan. For Mr. Navrattan Kothari , human service is a part of life. “Manav jeevan badi mushkil se milta hai. Agar aap kis...

KGK Group, a global conglomerate was started centuries ago in Jaipur by Mr. Keshrimal Ji Kothari & Mr. Ghisilal Ji Kothari. With its accomplishment story spanning over 115 years, the brand today has accomplished an integrated & reputed standing of mines-to-brands in the industry.  Lead by the Patriarch, Mr. Navrattan Kothari , the company is reaching greater heights of under the able guidance of Mr. Sanjay Kothari , Vice Chairman, KGK Group, and Mr. Sandeep Kothari , Managing Director, KGK Group (Son- Mr. Navrattan Kothari ). Headquartered in Hong Kong, the group has evolved as one of the most preferred brands in the industry today with its multinational operations. Speaking volumes about its trustworthiness and ethos, it is a preferred buyers of De Beers, Alrosa, and Rio Tinto. Dynamic and passionate, Mr. Sanjay Kothari marks the entrepreneurial enthusiasm of the family’s fourth generation, taking the venture to attain newer milestones. As a diamantine of repute, he has s...

A report released by Debeers in 2015 suggests that India is one of the top buyers of the precious stone in the world. With widening consumer base, economic expansion and collective volumes, India’s diamond buyer market is one of the world’s largest according to the reports. "With the ongoing growth force in the Indian economy, demand for extravagance items like diamond is going to go up progressively." say Mr. Navrattan Kothari, Director, KGK Group . If anyone is looking out for making an investment in diamonds – solitaires or clarity diamonds are great choices. All diamonds might look similar to the naked eye, but there is a difference in cut, color and the clarity and that determines its value. At KGK, Mr. Navrattan Kothari advises to invest only after checking the shape and design of the diamonds you want to purchase. If you seem to be chaotic about the right shape, go for a round shape diamond as it gives a very stylish look and it is one of the most common shapes globall...

Gems and jewelry sector is one of the most significant sector of the Indian economy. It adds 6-7% to our GDP and is responsible for bringing in valuable foreign exchange. In addition gems and jewelry industry is a labor concentrated business and it generates lakhs of jobs every year. This is one of those sectors where India has a strong name globally and it is ranked as the largest exporter of gems and jewelry globally. In 2016 the sector saw exports of $32 billion and grew at a beneficial 12%. When it comes to segments, exports for 2015-16 included: Cut and polished diamonds : US $20 billion, gold medallions and coins: US$ 5.2 billion and silver jewelry: US$ 3 billion. There is a lot of demand for Indian gems and jewelry globally. UAE, US, Russia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Latin America and China are among the most significant importers. As per estimates, India exports 95% of world’s diamonds as it is the major cutting and polishing center for diamonds in the world. The jewelry market in...

Few jewelers regulate the entire value chain starting from the mining of the rocks from the depth of earth to the stones being set into a stunning piece of jewelry. KGK Group is one of them and it has the diverse advantage of being an integrated jeweler. Jewelry is something a person wears close to her body & mind and spends her time in. She wears it to extraordinary events and quite often, a piece of jewelry marks a significant event in her life.   When she goes out to buy such a special and extremely personal piece of jewelry she only looks for the best and the most trusted names in jewelry business. There are very few jewelers around the world who mine and process their own stones. This is a unique advantage that the KGK group possesses and it makes it a leader in the space of fine jewelry. There is never any doubt over the excellence of a product as KGK is involved in bringing the entire value chain and administers each step cautiously. Therefore, when it comes to diamond...

T o deliver the best quality of diamonds and jewelry KGK Group uses sophisticated manufacturing technology, ethical sourcing and presence across the value chain. The KGK Group began diamond supply in 1969 and the group started manufacturing finished diamonds in 1986 and went on to become a esteemed name in the business. KGK is constantly at the epicenter of the worldwide diamond trade and its diamond processes are based out of Antwerp and Belgium. Diamond specialists of KGK come with years of experience and know-how in choosing the best stones that reflects positively on the performance. The processing of diamonds takes place in KGK manufacturing units based in India, South Africa, Russia Botswana, and Namibia. Diamond clienteles are globally looking for natural diamonds coming from ethical and sustainable mining practices. Years of proficiency and hard work helps KGK build trust with its customers. KGK is well-known for its integrated supply pipeline, which helps them deliver excell...