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Surat district is the “Diamond polishing hub of India” and the world, and is popularly referred to as the “Silky City sparkling with diamonds.” |
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Rajkot district is internationally known for its unique hand made gold and silver ornaments which constitute 85% of the total jewellery production in India |
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Gujarat accounts for 72% of the world’s share of processed diamonds and 80% of total diamonds processed in India |
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Almost 8 out of 10 diamonds in the world today are processed in Gujarat |
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90% of total diamonds in Gujarat are processed by about 10,000 diamond units located in and around Surat |
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Diamonds processed in Gujarat were estimated to be worth USD 9000 million (2004-05), constituting 80% of India’s total diamond export |
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There are 9 assaying and hallmarking centers in Gujarat. |
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Gujarat has a wide industrial presence across the value chain, with presence of manufacturing facilities of several leading companies such as Sanghavi Exports, Venus Jewel, Forever Diamonds, Karp Manufacturing etc. |
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