From the archive record
Jewellery traders in Jaipur display the finished product of jewellery studded with diamonds, gold and gems, which he will sell to merchants. In creating jewellery, gemstones, coins, or other precious items are often used, and they are typically set into precious metals. The gems and jewellery sector has been one of the fastest-growing sectors in India in the past few years. The sector has gained global popularity because of its talented craftsmen, its superior practices in cutting and polishing fine diamonds and precious stones, and its cost-efficiencies. The sector has been vital to the Indian economy as well; during 2008-09, the sector accounted for around 13% of the country’s total exports. Gold jewellery is the most preferred form of jewellery in demand in India as it is considered aus