 Diamonds -Exclusive showrooms
 In continuation of our search for the best in diamonds, we now take a turn at a few more jewellers in
T.Nagar.
The Sheetal Group of companies, based in Mumbai, have, through their Sheetal Creations Pvt Ltd., opened a showroom in the heart of T Nagar, on Usman Road, opposite Pothys. Their showroom is an exclusive outlet for their KIAH diamond collection.
The Sheetal Group, founded by Govindbhai Kakadia, is now headed by his son, Ajay Kakadia, managing director. This company, formed in 1985, has won several awards for outstanding export performance for cut and polished diamonds in the DTC category, by the Gems and Jewels Export Council and the Ministry of Commerce, India. They have also been graded as Star Trading House by the GJEPC since 2004.
 That they are leaders in the diamond front is easily seen from the fact that they export 1.5 million carats per annum. They have their own factory in Mumbai and Surat, where the diamonds are manufactured and designed.
In the KIAH showroom in T Nagar, they have on display two collections. One of them is Bulaire - the Champagne collection. The diamonds are naturally brown in colour and look very unusual. They are rare diamonds and not as expensive as white diamonds. These diamonds are procured from the international giant, De Beers. They are cut, manufactured and designed at their Mumbai factories. The Bulaire collection has rings, earrings, pendants and cufflinks, set in white and yellow gold. White gold is a little more expensive, as it has an ingredient belonging to the platinum family. These diamonds, set in 18K gold, and certified by IGI, are priced between Rs 2,800 and Rs 20,000.
 The KIAH collection is designed as lightweight, striking and stylish pieces. KIAH means beauty. Their brand ambassador is the beauteous former Miss Universe, Sushmita Sen. These diamonds are white, round and brilliant cut, VVS1 and VS1 variety. The flawless diamonds have been set in a classy collection of nosepins, rings, earrings, pendants and cufflinks.
They also have a dazzling range of bangles, chokers, necklaces, bracelets and mini-necklets, set in white and yellow 18K gold. The nosepins start at Rs 1,800. Necklaces cost a maximum of Rs12
lakh.
The KIAH collections can also be bought at counters in Globus, T Nagar and Adyar, Shoppers Stop and
Zimson.
For more details, log onto their website
www.kiahdiamonds.com.
 G R Thangamaligai, GRT, as it is popularly known, is one of the leading jewellers in south India. They have an exclusive diamond showroom with the largest collection of diamond jewellery and stones. The range caters to the choice of various age groups. The designs are modern and traditional. GRT was the first to introduce the lightweight Diamond Muhurtham collections, which has drawn great appreciation.
GRT has an exclusive digital studio, which meets the demands of the customer's imagination. Their expertise is well brought out in the illuminating Maya Diamond collection. Maya means illusion. The Maya collection has pendants, rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets of various ranges. The diamonds are set so as to resemble a solitaire. At a glance, you are deluded in thinking them as solitaires!
They also have their own designs resembling the Nakshatra collection, but at a lesser price, than the branded collection.
As GRT has had a long innings in Chennai, their regular customers, whose families continue the tradition, besiege them. A blend of traditional and contemporary designs, appeal both to the middle-aged and young customers.
 GRT is the recipient of Best Diamond Showroom at Chennai (DTC), certified No 1 for purity of 916 Gold (BIS), and Platinum Excellence Award (PGI). It also has the largest collection of Hallmarked jewellery. Its diamonds are certified by
IGI.
Even their website www.grtjewels.com
won the prestigious Golden Web award for 2003-2004.
Classic Jewels is a new diamond showroom in North Boag Road, opened last October. This showroom is one of the four showrooms in India belonging to the Classic Diamonds India Ltd., which is also listed on the BSE. It is the largest manufacturer of small diamonds, and has factories in Mumbai and Surat. Is also exports diamonds. Its collection, Classic Jewels, is available in a range of rings, bangles, necklaces, pendants, etc. The designs are aptly named, as these diamonds are classy and exclusive!
April is the birthstone for diamonds. So all birthday babes may splurge on diamonds!
Happy diamond shoppingJ!!
Sangita Sridhar
E-mail: geeth000@yahoo.com
2/2 Ramanathan St.,
T.Nagar,
Chennai 600 017.
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