From 1940 pearl merchants in historic Zaveri Bazaar to the premier authority, sight-holder manufacturer, and world leader in natural fancy brown diamonds at the Bharat Diamond Bourse.
A pioneer whose singular passion transformed the global diamond industry's perception of natural Champagne, Cognac, and Chocolate diamonds.
Mr. Alpesh Jhaveri, the founder of Aman Gems our parent company, established the Only Browns brand in 1999.
He is renowned throughout the international diamond exchanges for his unparalleled work ethics, transparency, and uncompromising principles. Back in time, Aman Gems was known as Clean Diamonds — a family business where they took on the risk and reward of creating something from nothing. Energetic and imperious, astute and smooth, modest and zealous — these adjectives describe the decades of relentless dedication done by Alpesh Jhaveri to build the company into a world benchmark.
Under his vision, Only Browns expanded manufacturing facilities, integrated micron-laser 3D mapping, launched global distribution hubs in Hong Kong, and established flagship headquarters within the world’s largest diamond complex — the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) in Mumbai.
Follow the extraordinary path of the Jhaveri family from traditional pearl traders to the world's undisputed leaders in natural brown diamonds.
The 1st Generation of the Jhaveri Family starts dealing in natural pearls and precious gems from Mumbai’s historic Zaveri Bazaar, establishing a foundation of trust and gemological expertise.
We entered the diamond business, recognizing the immense global opportunities, market volume, and potential for precision cutting compared to the traditional pearl trade.
The 2nd generation led by Mr. Kamal Jhaveri joined the business. We took the visionary step to venture exclusively into the business of natural brown diamonds when the rest of the market focused solely on colorless stones.
Operations moved to Opera House in South Mumbai, headquartered in Prasad Chambers — the pulsating diamond epicenter of India. This anchored our trade network with leading global sightholders.
Our present CEO Mr. Alpesh Jhaveri joined the business. In 1994, we established specialized in-house manufacturing for brown diamonds, capitalizing on rising global demand and setting stringent cutting standards.
A dedicated international trading office was opened in Hong Kong to immense acclaim, connecting Asian and Western luxury jewelry houses directly with our specialized inventory.
The brand Only Browns fully took wings and received global recognition for its meticulousness, artistic dedication to craftsmanship, and cut finesse. It steadily became the undisputed synonym for high-quality brown diamonds.
Only Browns strengthened its position as the international benchmark, refining proprietary faceting formulas to maximize optical fire in champagne, cognac, and deep brown stones.
We participated as prominent exhibitors in the prestigious Hong Kong Shows in March and September, captivating world collectors and top-tier luxury jewelers.
Only Browns unveiled its first new engagement ring design in nearly a decade — the revolutionary "Only Browns Shine", celebrating the fiery warmth of natural brown solitaires.
The signature Only Browns collection made its debut, heralding an era of bespoke luxury. Capturing the love, elegance, cheerfulness, and strength that our maison embodies, it quickly became an icon for the ages.
Headquartered in the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) in Mumbai, we launched our next-generation digital platform and 360° high-magnification inventory vault specifically for large 2 carat to 10+ carat collector stones.
The foundational principles that have guided Only Browns through eight decades of leadership in the global diamond industry.
Direct sourcing and purchasing relationships with the world’s most prestigious and prolific mines. By bypassing layers of intermediaries, we guarantee authentic provenance, unbroken chain of custody, and exceptional value for our clients.
We are undisputed market leaders, thought leaders, and technical pioneers in natural brown diamonds. From color categorization on the Argyle C1–C7 scale to custom facet design, we set the standards others follow.
Only Browns is an authentic 3rd generation family-run business. Every transaction carries the personal commitment, ethical pride, and generational reputation of the Jhaveri family.
From rough mineral to certified high-jewelry brilliance, each natural brown diamond journeys through six disciplined stages of perfection.
Having been in the industry for longer than 4 decades, we enjoy great goodwill and healthy relationships with sight holders worldwide. We source rough diamonds directly from the world’s biggest and most reliable mines.
Direct Sight-Holder Network · Zero ConflictNext up is the cutting and polishing process. This step includes sub-steps such as 3D laser mapping, cut planning, cleaving, bruting, polishing, and blocking to optimize fire and light return.
3D Laser Tomography · 0.001mm SymmetryThe next step is assorting the diamonds. Broadly, we classify diamonds into the typical 9 intensities ranging from faint to deep. We further classify them into Champagne (C1–C3), Cognac (C4–C7), and Chocolate diamonds.
9 Color Intensities · C1 to C7 Argyle ScaleThe diamonds are fine-tuned and a supreme level of finesse is achieved in their design, making them look stunning in bespoke solitaires, engagement pieces, or calibrated high-jewelry suites.
Bespoke Fine Joaillerie & Solitaire SuitesAll diamonds are now inspected under high gemological magnification. Multi-point inspection ensures that every diamond strictly meets all international optical, polish, and symmetry standards.
100% Quality Inspected · Zero CompromiseAfter successful inspection, the diamonds are sent for independent laboratory certification by GIA and IGI, grading the exact cut, color, clarity, and carat weight according to the 4Cs.
GIA & IGI Certified · Laser InscribedFour decades of hyper-focused specialization gives our clients access to inventory and expertise found nowhere else in the diamond world.
Unmatched vault depth in natural brown diamonds, from calibrated parcels to 10+ ct museum solitaires.
Round Brilliant, Cushion, Radiant, Oval, Pear, Emerald, Heart, and Marquise cuts calibrated to perfection.
Rigorous, unbiased certification from the world’s preeminent gemological laboratories: GIA and IGI.
Impeccably matched earrings pairs, graduated necklaces, and bespoke custom jewelry layouts.