Provenance Record
Mr. Alpesh Jhaveri
Trading Floor, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai
“A natural brown diamond possesses an organic warmth that colorless stones can never replicate. In our hands, brown is not a shade—it is an art form.”
Eight Decades of Diamond Trading Authority
From the storied alleys of Old Bombay's gem bazaars to our world-class diamond trading facilities in Mumbai.
Natural Pearl & Gem Trading
Founded by the pioneering Jhaveri patriarchs in Bombay's historic gemstone quarter, establishing trusted family relationships with royal houses and merchant houses.
Continental Rough Inflow
Transition to Opera House's Prasad Chambers, pioneering primary direct rough allocations from Antwerp and alluvial African deposits for high-yield faceting.
Specialized Brown Diamond Trading
Established dedicated sourcing and wholesale trading operations for natural brown diamonds, expanding direct distribution to international markets.
Launch of Only Browns
Mr. Alpesh Jhaveri pivots the firm to focus exclusively on naturally colored brown diamonds—Champagne (C1–C3), Cognac (C4–C6), and dark Argyle Chocolates.
Modern Trading Headquarters
Headquarters established in Tower DC-1170, BKC, Mumbai. Direct integration into secure global vault transit servicing Geneva, Place Vendôme, and Fifth Ave.
The 6-Stage Master Craft Approach
Unlike colorless diamonds cut purely for refractive table return, fancy brown crystals demand nuanced orientation of structural grain dislocations to draw out profound honey, cognac, and hazel warmth.
Rough Sourcing & Extraction Ethics
Direct consignment agreements with heritage Argyle Australian stockpiles, alluvial Angola basins, and northern African kimberlites. Every crystal is selected for structural brown plastic deformation without internal knot strain.
3D Laser Scanning & Color Mapping
High-definition Sarine DiaMension volumetric scanning maps internal inclusions and structural zoning. We computationally model light rays to trap color inside the culet, enriching the visual tone from C2 (Champagne) to C5 (Cognac).
Laser Cleaving & Crystal Alignment
Unlike standard octahedrons, brown diamonds possess complex natural twinning lamellae. Nd:YAG high-frequency cold lasers divide the rough without generating heat stress that could otherwise fracture deep chocolate stones.
Master Facet Inspection & Cut Grading
Master diamantaires with 30+ years of dedicated fancy brown experience scrupulously inspect each diamond under 10x and 40x darkfield loupes, ensuring ultra-crisp facet junction meet-points, optimal symmetry, and maximum light dispersion.
Dual-Lab Verification (GIA & IGI)
Every solitary stone is sent to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or International Gemological Institute (IGI) for independent color grading, confirming Natural Origin and pinpointing hue (Light Champagne to Deep Cognac).
Vault Custody & Armored Transit
Secure vault storage at Tower DC-1170, BKC, Mumbai. Dispatch to international ateliers via dedicated Malca-Amit and Brink’s armored air transit with full insured door-to-bench memo custody.
Certified Integrity & Global Governance
Since our founding in 1940, Aman Gem has operated with unimpeachable transparency. In an era where origin accountability defines true luxury, our supply chain guarantees 100% untainted provenance, zero conflict mining, and total compliance with OECD Due Diligence frameworks.
Kimberley Process (KPCS)
Every parcel arriving at our Mumbai trading facilities possesses a government-validated Kimberley Process certificate. We enforce zero-tolerance for conflict diamonds, ensuring legitimate trade channels that protect sovereign mining communities.
WFDB Ethical Principles
Aman Gem adheres strictly to the World Federation of Diamond Bourses principles and ethical trade governance. Mumbai trading facilities operate under audited human rights, fair wage parameters, and environmentally conscious protocols.
OECD 5-Step Due Diligence
Full alignment with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas. Transparent audit rails trace conflict-free diamonds through certified ethical trade channels.
Examine Certified Champagne & Cognac Parcels
High jewelry ateliers and authorized diamantaires are invited to schedule an inspection session at our Mumbai private vault or request a worldwide insured consignment memo.