Joyalukkas Jewellery showroom - World's Largest Jewellery Showrooom

Joyalukkas Jewellery showroom - World's Largest Jewellery Showrooom at Chennai.

The Joyalukkas Jewellery showroom in Chennai is the largest in the world, according to the World Records. It is spread out in five floors with four floors dedicated for jewellery shoppers while the fifth floor is reserved for administration, marketing and jewellery sorting team of Joyalukkas. The jewellery showroom features gold, diamond, platinum, precious stone, pearl, Silver and exclusive corner for kids jewellery.

The Joyalukkas located in T Nagar in Chennai also features a unique diamond cave to enlighten customers, visitors and school children on the start to finish process of manufacturing diamond jewellery. This first of its kind diamond cave attracts a lot of visitors especially school children who feel its an enjoyable and enlightening experience.

"To strengthen the ‘world’s favourite jeweller’ positioning we need to launch projects and initiatives that compliment it. The first time I saw this building being constructed in Chennai, I decided this would be the Joyalukkas flagship showroom in Tamil Nadu and we would also make a statement with it. So we decided to make it the biggest jewellery showroom and add a novelty in it in the form of a diamond cave. The jewellery customer in Chennai have accepted us with open arms are supporting us whole- heartedly. I dedicate this achievement to our valued customers and the Joyalukkas staff who have been the backbone of the success of Brand Joyalukkas," Said Mr. Joy Alukkas , Managing Director, Joyalukkas.

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Largest Guanyin Carved Ruby in Thailand - Monkarn Dhanajira

Largest Guanyin Carved Ruby in Thailand set world record by Monkarn Dhanajira.

“In Thailand, there are so few raw ruby substance left. About 80% of digged up ruby from all over the world are imported to Thailand to increase values by polishing , cutting, or carving neatly and exported as ornaments eventually. Gem experts have criteria to examine its quality by checking its material, colour, grade and purify. Because of high technology, experts can excamine even its age, substance details and sources. They can specify natural ruby from synthetic ones. Anyway, most people are willing to pay for the natural ones rather than the imitations.

Surprising enough, there are so many red shades of ruby such as birds’ blood red, sunrise red, lotus bloom red etc.

To write all these knowledgeable is just to link you to this special ruby carved in 1000 hands Guanyin form. It is not just an ordinary uncut ruby but a beautiful carved ruby which is intent to make a new world record for the largest carved ruby in this planet.The owner of this 17,831 carats purplish red ruby is Mrs. Monkarn Kongyoo. Her father bought it from Chantaburi and passed it on to her.

She had kept this large raw huge ruby for many years. After that she decided to carve it but had not found the design and model yet. She had spent about 5 years to discover the exact and suitable image for this precious stone and another more than 3 years to find the right and specialised craftsman at Thongtawee Carving Manufactory to create this beautiful sculpture.

The reason why she decides to make the new world record is to announce and make a history for her family and let the world know about the skill of thai craftsmen. This is to show that the master piece of unique largest carved ruby of the world is in Thailand! She would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs Wilawan Atichat, the Director of GIT, for her helpful support to make this record attempt successfully on 15th July, 2010.
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Mohammad Amin Saleem - World Biggest Silver Ring in Pakistan set Guinness Record

World Biggest Silver Ring in Pakistan set Guinness World Record by Mohammad Amin Saleem.

Muhammad Amin Saleem of Amin and Company unveils a silver ring his company created and claims is the biggest silver ring in the world, weighing 71.6 kilogrammes. The ring is called ‘Fragrance of Love’ and has been made using 97.83 percent silver. Guinness Book of World Records to get its achievement included in the book.

Mohammad Amin Saleem of Lahore's old city said the ring has an inner diameter of 85cm and it is made of 97.83 percent pure silver.

Dawn reported that the Guinness Book of World Records has issued a certificate to Saleem.

"I had earlier prepared a 74.6 kg ring...but it was not included in the Guinness book of world Records. Then I decided to make another ring and got exact specifications from the Guinness World Record to ensure a place for my creation in the book," Saleem was quoted as saying.

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Most Expensive Bracelet Sold £4.8 million - Christie’s Jewels Auction 2010

A Kashmir 49.61 carat sapphire and diamond bracelet sold for £4.8 million at Christie’s Jewels: The Hong Kong Sale auction on Tuesday, the highest price ever achieved for a bracelet and £3.6 million more than it made in 1988.

The most expensive individual item sold was a single-strand jadeite bead necklace, which at £5m accounted for over 12 percent of the total £41.2 million raised. A total of 256 lots were sold, with the many of the most expensive going to Asian private or anonymous buyers. The auction was 89 percent sold by lots and 94 percent sold by value.

Christie’s Asia Jewellery and Jadeite Department director Vickie Sek said: “At more than US$60 million (£40.9 million), this auction is the most important ever organized by Christie’s anywhere in the world.

This confirms the position of Hong Kong and Asia as a premier centre for the finest jewels and gems.”

“It is interesting to note that the Kashmir sapphire bracelet which sold for US$6.9 million had been sold by Christie’s previously in 1988 for US$902,000 (£615,000), which represents US$1.7 million (£1.2 million) in today’s currency. Kashmir sapphires, Golconda diamonds, natural pearls, and important jade are faring better than ever, with prices reaching new levels with which we are confident.”

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World's Smallest Cut and Polished Diamond - Bhavani Gems

World's Smallest Cut and Polished Diamond made by Bhavani Gems.

Bhavani Gems has achieved a manufacturing marvel by producing the world's smallest certified cut and polished diamond (Bhavani Mikro) with 57 facets weighing just 0.0003 carat or 0.00006 grams (3,333.33 per carat). This is the smallest diamond certified by an Independent Internationally recognized Laboratory called IGI (International Gemological Institute).

Having carved a niche for themselves as innovators bringing about a revolution in the world of diamond processing, Bhavani Gems took on the challenge to create this perfect diamond. Bhavani Gems R&D department are constantly pushing the boundaries of adding value to the rough through manufacturing expertise at their modern state of the art factories that are fully BPP compliant.

Shri Manjibhai Dholakia, Founder and Chairman of Bhavani Gems, adds, "Taking my ethos of innovation as the driving force, I gave my workers the challenge of creating the smallest certified hand cut and polished diamond. Being pioneers in bringing-in new technologies, we felt it was important to test ourselves. Considering our prowess in manufacturing and craftsmanship I am proud of my highly qualified and perfectionist team's achievement".

Shri Raj Dholakia, a partner in Bhavani Gems, states, "Surat is the hub of diamond processing industry in the world and now we have added a star to the already star-studded image. This one-of-its-kind diamond, which actually looks like a grain of sand to the naked. Having 57 facets, this is a unique piece of art and all the industry experts have been appreciating this accomplishment. This record is also acknowledged by "Limca Book of Records".

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