By Ramesh Mathew/Staff Reporter
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Now in the 10th year of participation at the Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition, Hong Kong-headquartered Saboo Fine Jewels is now a familiar name among the affluent regional elite.
Headed by Surendra Saboo, the group has showcased an array of collections, each of which is worth several millions. An extremely busy entrepreneur and workaholic, the company president has turned the group into a formidable name in the industry in a little over a decade - something that is evident at his stall.
Among his remarkably attractive collections on display is a diamond bracelet piece, which is a combination of the Pigeon Blood Myanmar ruby and natural pearl stones. It is reportedly one of the costliest items brought for this year’s expo. It could fetch the owner anywhere between QR35mn and QR40mn. “The value of each piece in the industry is dependent on the quality of the stones used for its manufacturing besides the work involved for its completion,” said Saboo.
The Hong Kong jeweller, who originally hails from India’s Jaipur, is credited with introducing an array of innovations in the industry. “Each item that is brought for the show is hand-made and carefully crafted to suit the actual requirements of clients in this region,” said Saboo, speaking about the region-specific collections that they have introduced in Doha.
A proactive innovator, Saboo has created many aesthetic and trendy designs that have gained extensive popularity among acclaimed brand names and celebrities. A close look at the company’s profile helps one understand how several Hollywood celebrities are closely linked to the brand that also has remarkably good appeal among the region’s royal families.
Other than the numerous jewel collections that adorn his shelf, a unique creation that stands out is an aesthetically designed cup and saucer made of 24-carat gold, created during the later stage of the Mughal period. “The piece is reportedly over 275 years old and I inherited it from my forefathers,” said Saboo.