Nemal Gems

Operating out of Chandni Chowk is an experience in itself, and that’s exactly where you’ll find Nemal Gems. You'll find us in Gali Mata Wali, which is one of those narrow lanes in Mali Wara that really makes you feel the history of the city, even if it's a bit cramped. It’s always crowded and the air is thick with the smell of street food and the sound of people bartering all day long. Our shop at number 1923 isn't huge, but it's where we keep all our stones and do our daily work. Gems are a tricky business because people always have a lot of questions, so we spend a lot of time just showing things under the light to anyone who walks in. We don't have a big marketing team or a polished showroom with fancy lights. It’s mostly just us sitting among the packets of stones, making sure everything is accounted for. The walk through Mali Wara to get here can be a bit of a trek, especially on hot days when the crowds are thick and moving slow. But this area has been the heart of trade for so long, it feels right to be here. We’ve seen the market change over the years, shops coming and going, but we just keep doing what we’ve always done. It’s a quiet sort of work compared to the chaos outside the door. We don't try to be anything we aren't; we're just a small gem business in a very old part of Delhi.