Color Gems

Color Gems is located at number 1424, on the first floor. We are in Pitiliyon Ka Chowk, which is along Sonthliwalon Ka Rasta. If you aren't familiar with the old city, the narrow lanes can be a bit like a maze. It’s a very traditional area, and it’s been the heart of the gem trade for a long time. Our office is up a flight of stairs, away from the street level. It’s a bit quieter up here, though you can still hear the motorbikes and the vendors down below. We focus mostly on colored stones, hence the name. It’s a lot of sorting through parcels and checking for flaws. We don’t have a fancy showroom with velvet curtains. It’s just a workspace with some tables, good lighting, and our tools. Most of our visitors are people who are already in the trade. They know the way through the narrow streets to find us. We keep things informal. You might find us sitting on the floor with a white sheet spread out, which is the old way of doing things. It’s more comfortable for long hours of work. We aren't big on advertising; we just rely on the fact that we've been here and people know our face. It’s a small, family-type atmosphere where we just get the work done. The work is steady and it keeps us busy enough throughout the week, and we like it that way.