The Origins of KGK Diamonds
KGK Group began its journey in the gemstones business, laying the foundation for what would become a legacy. Fifty years ago, we ventured into diamonds, a move that has since grown into the largest vertical of KGK Group. We’ve evolved from purchasing our first stone to establishing the largest manufacturing presence in Africa and the most extensive networks of sales offices in the diamond industry.
1905
KGK Group started as a gemstone trading company, with sales offices in Hong Kong, New York, Chennai, and Jaipur.
1962
Mr. Ghisilal Ji Kothari was one of the first Indians in the gemstone industry to expand internationally to Hong Kong.
1975
Mr. Navrattan Kothari initiated diamond sourcing operations in Mumbai, India.
1986
KGK set up its first diamond processing facility in Mumbai, India.
1997
KGK was awarded Sightholder status by De Beers.
2000
KGK established a diamond manufacturing unit in South Africa, being one of the first diamond companies to expand manufacturing into Africa.
2001
KGK Group expanded its presence to Europe with a Sales office in the Diamond Capital of the world - Antwerp, Belgium.
2005
KGK Group opened their sales office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
2014
KGK continued to expand its presence in the producer nations, establishing a manufacturing plant in Botswana.
2017
KGK opened a diamond manufacturing facility in Windhoek, Namibia.
2019
KGK opened a diamond manufacturing facility in Luanda, Angola.
2021
KGK launched a diamond manufacturing facility in Saurimo, Angola.
2023
KGK launched a diamond and jewellery manufacturing facility in Gaborone, Botswana.
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