no other articles link to it . please introduce links to this page from related articles ; try the find link tool for suggestions . may 2014 amrapali jewels type private limited company industry gems & jewellery founded 1978 founder rajiv arora and rajesh ajmera 1 headquarters jaipur india area served worldwide key people rajiv arora rajesh ajmera 2 tarang arora & akanksha arora products jewelry & accessories website amrapalijewels.com amrapali jewels is a jewelry house founded in the year 1978 by rajiv arora and rajesh ajmera in jaipur . 3 amrapali designs produces and distributes tribal fine and uncut gemstone jewelry . contents 1 historical background 2 geographical presence 3 awards and noteworthy collaborations 4 references 5 external links historical background edit the concept of amrapali jewelry was born from the fascination that rajiv arora and rajesh ajmera held for ancient india as it was the focus of their graduate program . 4 geographical presence edit this section does not cite any sources . please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources . unsourced material may be challenged and removed . april 2015 learn how and when to remove this template message amrapali s first point of sale was established in 1978 in chameli bazaar on m.i. road in jaipur a traditional market known for silver jewellery . from here amrapali jewels further expanded to its next key point of sale the oberoi hotel in mumbai in 1989 . this was a critical point in the history of the amrapali jewels as the oberoi presented amrapali jewels with a platform that was almost global in context as it was right in the middle of india s financial hub mumbai . the oberoi not only housed the cr me dela cr me of indian society but also international delegates and foreign visitors that really took a liking to this handcrafted technique of jewelry making and its unique tribal jewelry that was presented in a contemporary manner . this gave amrapali jewels a global identity that propelled the company into the limelight of international recognition . in 1991 the company moved its headquarters to one of jaipur s most significant landmarks the hub of the city s commercial district panch bhatti . at panch bhatti a flagship store was established along with a designated space for the company to run its operations that included a retail and wholesale business that catered to the domestic markets as well as a thriving exports business . by 2002 amrapali jewels had 38 established points of sale across india in the form of directly operated stores and franchisees a presence across 6 foreign countries from the uk us spain sri lanka china & nigeria . in 2013 amrapali launched its e commerce website and ships to over 220 countries worldwide . today amrapali jewels is one of india s largest global jewelry houses with two state of the art factories located in jaipur s sez zone and operates its business from its 12 000 sq.ft . headquarters located in ashok marg to resemble the traditional haveli the best possible way to display jewelry in its traditional context . the company employs over 2000 craftsmen and supports initiatives across the country to protect this community of craftsmen and revive their dyeing craft . awards and noteworthy collaborations edit this section does not cite any sources . please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources . unsourced material may be challenged and removed . april 2015 learn how and when to remove this template message from 2010 onwards amrapali jewels has undefeatedly won the highest export award of the year in rajasthan state the leaders of tomorrow award in 2012 the heritage jewelry award of the year in 2012 at the gem fields & riotinto retail jeweler india awards and was nominated at the andrea palladio awards held in venice for the best international jewelry brand collection in 2012 . amrapali has won an award for best unique heritage jewellery at the 2nd edition of gjtci excellence awards 2014 . amrapali was also awarded by ndtv for top 100 sme in 2014 and 5th consecutive award for highest export in costume & fashion jewellery category 2009 2014 by gem & jewellery export promotion council of india in 2014 . amrapali jewels is also the only jewelry house in india to retail out of the harrods fine jewelry room as well as present its collections at the new york and milan fashion weeks . the jewelry house has also been commissioned on numerous occasions by governing bodies to be a part of critical projects . in 2000 bill clinton the american president was presented with silver tribal artifacts from amrapali jewels during his visit to india on behalf of the government of rajasthan state . amrapali also has had the opportunity to collaborate with harrods exclusive tea to create an exquisite crown to display at harrods as part of the window display to celebrate the queen s diamond jubilee . amrapali jewels has designed exclusive pieces for legendary hollywood blockbuster like troy the far pavilions valley of flowers to the popular best exotic marigold hotel and bollywood movies like cocktail and goliyon ki rasleela ram leela jism and paap . currently the jewelry house is running a collaboration with one of india s most talented designers and ex creative director of paco rabane manish arora . amrapali is also in the process of building a museum in jaipur which will showcase the private jewellery and artifact collection of the founders mr. rajiv arora and mr. rajesh ajmera . references edit founder rajiv arora and rajesh ajmera rajiv arora and rajesh ajmera archived 21 may 2014 at the wayback machine . rajiv arora s jaipur a cut above the rest external links edit official website retrieved from https en.wikipedia.org w index.php title amrapali jewels & oldid 743913561 categories companies of indiajewellery companiescompanies based in rajasthanindian jewellersjewellery retailers of indiaeconomy of jaipurhidden categories articles with wayback 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