Narayan Timeline

From its founding history in Vadodara, Gujarat, to its global achievements comprising of the Oscars Red Carpet Forevermark Zone, International Auction House razzmatazz, New York Fashion Week participation, customised and curated jewellery for Celebrity Weddings, and so much more, this timeline showcases the determined, ethical and responsible rise of
Narayan Jewellers!

1940

The company was established in the name of M/S Ambalal Chaturbhai Chokshi by the Founder, the late Mr. Ambalal Chaturbhai Chokshi, in Vadodara.

1969

Mr. Narendra A Chokshi, eldest son of Ambalal Chokshi, joined the business with the goal of expanding the business.

1971

Mr. Narendra Chokshi introduced Jadau and Diamond jewellery to the existing Gold jewellery repertoire.

1984

Mr. Narendra Chokshi restructured the company and expanded it as "Narayan Jewellers".

1997

Mr. Ketan Chokshi, a graduate from the Gemmological Institute of America and the elder son of Mr. Narendra Chokshi, joined Narayan Jewellers in 1997. After two years of work, he went on to study at the Gemmological Institute of America. He returned to the business with his gemmological degree in 2000.

1999

Mr. Narendra Chokshi was chosen as a part of the four-member panel from Gujarat courtesy his immense knowledge of jewellery, to consult the Government of India on the rules and regulations for the BIS Hallmark ACT in India.

1999

Mr. Narendra Chokshi was elected as the President of the Vadodara Jewellery Association.

1999

Mr. Jatin Chokshi, a diamond graduate and a management expert, and the younger son of Mr. Narendra Chokshi, joined Narayan Jewellers.

2000

Mr. Narendra Chokshi introduced the concept of BIS Hallmark in Vadodara, making Narayan Jewellers the first jewellery brand to get the BIS Hallmarking License in Vadodara.

2011

Two Narayan jewellery pieces were selected pan-India and auctioned by Sotheby’s for the social cause of saving elephants worldwide, organized under the aegis of World Land Trust and Gemfields.

2012

Launch of the 3500 sq ft lavish Narayan Jewellers store in the heart of Vadodara.

2013

Our jewellery was worn during the Oscars Red Carpet by celebrity Lucy Watson, crafted with Forevermark Diamonds.

2014

Our jewellery (earrings) was selected for the Oscars Red Carpet ceremony, crafted with Forevermark Diamonds.

2014

Two of Narayan’s jewellery pieces were selected pan-India and auctioned by Christie’s for the social cause of educating the girl child, organized under the aegis of Nanhi Kali and Gemfields.

2015

Narayan Jewellers celebrated its 75th Anniversary with a grand fashion show with actresses Aditi Rao Hydari and Shazahn Padamsee unveiling the new collection at a press conference, walking the ramp showcasing Narayan’s Oscar pieces.

2015

Our customized design with its eternal craftsmanship, which was part of the Oscars Red Carpet Forevermark Zone, made Bollywood actress Aditi Rao Hydari look breathtaking and become the talk of the fashion world! Our jewellery (earrings), crafted with Forevermark Diamonds, was worn by Hollywood actress Dylan Penn at the Oscars party and was also part of the Oscars Red Carpet Forevermark Zone.

2015

Narayan Jewellers designed the wedding jewellery for Bollywood actress Geeta Basra and star Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh’s wedding.

2015

Narayan Jewellers proved to be numero uno at the Gems & Jewellery Trade Council of India Excellence Awards Ceremony, Ahmedabad, for the best Diamond Jewellery of the Year 2015.

2016

Our diamond earrings and neckpiece, crafted with Forevermark Diamonds, were shortlisted for the Oscars 2016 Red Carpet Forevermark Zone.

2016

We designed the wedding jewellery for the biggest television wedding of 2016 – of actors Suyyash Rai and Kishwer Merchant.

2016

Our diamond earrings crafted with Forevermark Diamonds was showcased by a model on the New York Fashion Week runway during renowned designer Bibhu Mohapatra’s show.

2016

Narayan Jewellers won the Best Colored Gemstone & Best Diamond Jewellery of the Year 2016 awards at the GJTCI Awards.

2016

On a winning spree, Narayan Jewellers won the award for Best Designer Jewellery of the Year at the JJS-IJ Jewellers Choice Design Awards 2016 at Jaipur.

2016

The only jewellery brand from Gujarat to have won two awards this season, we were the proud winners of ‘Diamond Vivah Jewellery of the Year 2016’ from amongst 5 nominations and ‘Bloggers Choice Award of the Year 2016 – Vivah’ from amongst 7 nominations at the 12th Edition of the Retail Jewellers India Awards 2016.

2016

Narayan Jewellers associated with NGO Smile Foundation for its annual fashion extravaganza Ramp For Champs to support girl child empowerment through education through their campaign #SheCanFly. Narayan Jewellers adopted 50 girl children of the Smile Foundation and supported their education and nutrition for an entire year.

2017

Our diamond earrings, crafted with Forevermark Diamonds, were shortlisted for the Oscars 2017 Red Carpet Forevermark Zone.

2017

Narayan Jewellers, Vadodara, launched their new bridal line with actress Huma Qureshi at designer Rina Dhaka’s HonorTheSmile show by Smile Foundation, presented by Honor8Pro at FDCI Couture Week 2017.

2017

Narayan Jewellers expanded its flagship store to a plush 5200 sq ft area. The store was launched with a scintillating fashion show with actress Vani Kapoor unveiling our exquisite bridal collection.

2017

One of the first fine jewellers from India, Narayan Jewellers showcased their new festive collection crafted with beautiful, rare and responsibly sourced Forevermark Diamonds at Bibhu Mohapatra’s show at the New York Fashion Week on 8th September, 2017.

2017

Narayan Jewellers won the award for the Best Couture Jewellery of the Year 2017 at the prestigious GJTCI Awards.

2017

Narayan Jewellers, Vadodara, won the Coveted Precious Jewellery Brand of the Year 2017 award at the Ravishing Wedding Design Awards.

2017

One of the only jewellery brands from Gujarat to have won two awards this season, Narayan Jewellers was the proud winner of Platinum Jewellery of the Year 2017 from amongst 5 nominations and Jewellery Buffs Choice Award – Vivah from amongst 20 nominations at the 13th Edition of the Retail Jewellers India Awards 2017.

2018

Actress Mary J Blige who made history by becoming the first person to ever receive a double nomination at the Oscars, looked resplendent in Narayan Jewellers’ stunning rose gold earrings during her live performance during the Oscars.

2018

Actresses Mary J Blige and Olivia Wilde looked ravishing in Narayan Jewellers’ customized jewellery during the Oscars Vanity Fair bash.

2018

Narayan Jewellers showcased their exquisite capsule collection designed with Forevermark Diamonds for the third time in a row at the prestigious New York Fashion Week in February 2018 at designer Bibhu Mohapatra’s show.

2018

Narayan Jewellers received the Best Wedding & Internationally Recognized Jeweler Award by Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat Mr. Nitin Patel and actress Shraddha Das at the Eminence Awards 2018 organized by Divya Bhaskar.

2018

Narayan Jewellers was awarded the Best Advertising Audio Visual Campaign of the Year 2018 for “Tu-Zroori” by the prestigious National Jewellery Awards.

2018

Narayan Jewellers won the award for the Best Ring Design of the Year at the prestigious Indian Jewellers Choice Design Awards 2018.

2018

Four times in a row, Narayan Jewellers won the award for the Best Bridal Jewellery of the Year at the prestigious GJTCI Award 2018.

2018

Narayan Jewellers won the Diamond Earrings of the Year award at the 14th Edition of Retail Jewellers India Awards 2018.

2018

Narayan Jewellers won the award at Indian Jewellers magazine’s India’s Coolest Store Awards 2018 for Western region in India.

2019

Narayan Jewellers showcased their new festive collection crafted with beautiful, rare and responsibly sourced Forevermark Diamonds at designer Bibhu Mohapatra’s 10th Anniversary show at the New York Fashion Week.

2019

Tonya Lewis Lee looked stunning as she hit the red carpet at the Oscars 2019 adorning Narayan Jewellers’ stunning neckpiece and earrings.

2019

Narayan Jewellers showcased their new Jadau bridal collection in association with Designer Sailesh Singhania at the Lakme Fashion Week 2019. Actress Aditi Rao Haydri looked ethereal as she walked the ramp as the showstopper showcasing the beautiful jadau neckpiece.

2019

Narayan Jewellers showcased their new bridal collection in association with Designer Amit Aggarwal at the FDCI Couture Week 2019. Actress Kiara Advani looked stunning as she walked the ramp as the showstopper showcasing the beautiful colored stone neckpiece.

2019

It was a hat-trick for Narayan Jewellers at the Retail Guild Awards 2019 as they won three awards - Excellence in Design Jadau Bangle / Bracelet; Excellence in Design Colored Gemstone of the Year, and Store of the Year.

2019

Five times in a row, Narayan Jewellers won the award for the Best Bridal Jewellery of the Year at the prestigious GJTCI Award 2019.

2019

Narayan Jewellers won the Diamond Earrings of the Year award at the 15th Edition of the Retail Jewellers India Awards 2019.

2020

Narayan Jewellers designed the wedding jewellery for actress Neha Pendse’s wedding.

2020

Narayan Jewellers kickstarted their 80th Anniversary celebrations with the launch of “The Empress Collection” crafted with beautiful, rare and responsibly sourced Forevermark Diamonds at designer Bibhu Mohapatra’s show at the New York Fashion Week. The collection witnessed the introduction of Ear Jackets and Ear Climbers along with 5 other capsule collections on the runway.

2020

5 designs of Narayan Jewellers were showcased at the Oscars 2020 Red Carpet Forevermark Zone.

2021

Narayan Jewellers felicitated as India’s greatest brands 2020-21 by Asia One Magazine.

2021

Mr. Ketan & Jatin Chokshi awarded as Asia One Young Asian Entrepreneurs 2020-21.

2021

Narayan Jewellers felicitated with the Award of Bridal Jewellery of the Year 2021 by GJTCI.

2022

Gauahar Khan in Narayan Jewellers earrings for IIFA 2022.

2022

Ananya Pandey in Narayan Jewellers Earrings for IIFA 2022.

2022

Sara Ali Khan in Narayan Jewellers Jewellery for IIFA 2022.