Behind the scenes: cutting and polishing gemstones in Kerala

Malik Diamonds, a unit of Malik Exports in Trivandrum District, Kerala, is where our rough becomes jewellery-ready goods. Understanding that process helps buyers trust what they see in website photographs.

From open-market rough to sorted lots

We source generationally from India’s primary open markets, selecting rough with attention to quality, colour, and quantity. Each stone is then manufactured in our own facility — cut and polished with the precision taught across generations of the house.

What cutting decisions change for buyers

Cutters balance:

• Maximum weight recovery versus better face-up colour and brilliance
• Outline shapes that suit current jewellery demand
• Proportions that avoid heavy windowing or extinction

Those choices show up later as the “life” in a sapphire or the evenness of a ruby parcel.

Polishing and final QC

After polishing, stones are reviewed for:

• Finish on facets and girdle
• Chips or abrasions that would fail retail QA
• Sorting into lots that photograph cleanly for remote buyers

Why Kerala manufacturing matters for exporters

Owning the cutting step means we can:

• Align inventory with what importers actually request
• Stand behind a house authenticity certificate with the original bill
• Offer both remote WhatsApp purchase and in-person loupe inspection at our residence-cum-industry

If you want to understand how a specific lot was prepared, ask on WhatsApp — we are happy to talk through colour, cut notes, and availability for the stones you select online.