The Legendary Diamantaire: The Life Of Kirtilal K. Doshi
Kirtilal Kalidas Doshi was the doyen of India�s gems and diamond industry. A visionary who was responsible for founding the Gemmological Institute of India, he was also instrumental in the formation of the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council and played a key role in drafting its constitution. He was chairman of Shrenuj & Company, a leading firm in its time. Doshi was the voice of the gems and jewellery industry for many years and a mentor to younger colleagues who looked up to him for advice and support.<BR><BR> A devout Jain, he was closely associated with institutions connected to Jainism. A man of many talents, he was a poet, a painter, a philatelist and a bibliophile. He read widely and was always eager to share his knowledge. He compiled his favourite quotations into a number of books, which he distributed generously.<BR><BR> Based on interviews and the private papers of the Doshi family, this biography not only introduces Doshi to the general public but also provides a glimpse into the evolution of the gems industry in India.
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