The ninth generation jeweller from Jaipur’s Gem Palace says it’s now his turn to give back to India.

Growing up in Jaipur’s legendary Gem Palace, Siddharth Kasliwal was given precious stones to play with like Legos. Following in his father’s footsteps, he’s taken up the legacy of the Kasliwal family, which was once one of the only firms representing Indian design and jewellery to the world.

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