Authorized by Government of India

Malik Exports

A Member of GJEPC (Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council)

Precious Gemstones

A generational gemstone house — sourcing from India's primary open markets, manufacturing at Malik Diamonds in Kerala, and welcoming you to see every stone in person.

Our Story

About Malik Exports

Authorized by Government of India

Member of GJEPC

Registered with DGFT

Registered with Udyam (MSME)

We warmly welcome you to visit our website and learn more about Malik Exports.

Generationally we source from India's primary open markets and manufacture every stone at Malik Diamonds, Trivandrum District, Kerala.

Our focus remains on three essentials: quality, color, and quantity. Each gemstone is cut and polished with precision and meticulous attention, the way my father taught me.

We do not conduct business through online platforms. Gemstones are best understood in person — their fire, depth, and character cannot be captured through a screen. Direct trade is our priority. You are invited to examine the stones yourself and verify their features firsthand. If you wish, we will assist you with loupe, microscope, and proper lighting.

The stones displayed on our website are shown only for reference.

We invite you to visit our residence-cum-industry and office in Trivandrum District. There you will find a calm, natural atmosphere where business is conducted with trust and transparency.

Thank you for your time and interest. We wish you continued growth and good business.

Malik Diamonds — Malik Diamonds is the registered unit and brand of Malik Exports, enrolled under Udyam (MSME).

Nazier.KS

Nazier.KS

Proprietor, Malik Exports

A generational gemstone house in Trivandrum District

Our Heritage

Generationally, we run a well-established gemstone business, sourcing directly from India's primary open markets. With utmost care we select the finest rough and manufacture every stone in our own facility — Malik Diamonds — in Trivandrum District, Kerala.

Direct Trade

We do not sell through online platforms. Come in person, inspect every stone with loupe, microscope, and proper lighting, and deal with us directly — in a calm setting built on trust.

Our Treasures

Gemstone Collection

“If you trust us, you will find yourself in a treasure trove of precious gemstones.”

The stones displayed on our website are shown only for reference. Each specimen is selected for quality, color, and origin — visit our office in Trivandrum District to examine them firsthand.

+4 photosSouth Africa

Diamonds

South African diamonds are celebrated worldwide for exceptional brilliance and crystalline purity. Formed deep within the earth over billions of years, these stones represent the pinnacle of the gem trade and remain the benchmark against which all other gems are measured.

Significance

Known as the king of gemstones, diamonds symbolize strength, eternity, and invincibility. In trade, South African origins carry a legacy of some of the world's most famous discoveries, prized for their superior optical properties.

Ancient Legacy

Ancient Indians called diamonds vajra — thunderbolt of the gods — believing they were splinters from stars. Roman warriors wore them on armor, convinced they granted courage. The Koh-i-Noor and Cullinan legends trace back to mines that shaped the course of empires.

+7 photosKerala, Karnataka & Burma (Myanmar)

Rubies

Our rubies from Kerala, Karnataka, and Burma display the vivid pigeon-blood red that collectors seek. Burmese rubies are legendary for their saturated hue and natural fluorescence, while Indian stones from Kerala and Karnataka offer rich color with distinctive regional character.

Significance

Rubies have long been called the king of colored gems. In Vedic tradition, ruby (manikya) is associated with the Sun and is believed to bestow vitality, leadership, and prosperity upon its wearer.

Ancient Legacy

Burmese warriors embedded rubies in their skin before battle, believing the stones made them invulnerable. Ancient Hindus offered rubies to Krishna, believing that gems of sufficient quality would be reborn as emperors.

Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Star Ruby

Ceylon star rubies reveal a mesmerizing six-rayed star that glides across the surface as the stone moves — a phenomenon caused by needle-like inclusions. These rare corundum specimens from Sri Lanka are prized for sharp asterism and rich body color.

Significance

Star rubies are among the rarest gem phenomena, symbolizing destiny and guided fortune. The floating star is considered a celestial sign, making these stones highly sought after by collectors and astrological practitioners alike.

Ancient Legacy

Sri Lanka — ancient Taprobane — has supplied rubies to royalty for over 2,500 years. Sinhalese kings believed star rubies contained the soul of a living star, and Persian traders called Ceylon the Island of Gems long before Rome knew its name.

Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Garnet

Garnet is a family of silicate gems prized for deep red to purplish tones and exceptional brilliance. Ceylon garnets are valued for their clarity and saturated color, offering a classic gemstone choice with durability suited to everyday wear and fine jewellery.

Significance

Garnet symbolizes constancy, friendship, and protection. It is the traditional birthstone for January and has been worn across cultures as a talisman for safe travel and steadfast devotion.

Ancient Legacy

The name garnet comes from the Latin granatum — pomegranate — for its seed-like red crystals. Egyptian pharaohs were entombed with garnet necklaces, and Roman signet rings were carved from garnet for sealing documents of state.

+7 photosCeylon (Sri Lanka)

Ceylon Sapphires

Ceylon sapphires in blue, yellow, and pink represent the finest corundum from Sri Lanka's gem gravels. Blue sapphires from this origin are prized for their medium tone and exceptional clarity, while yellow and pink varieties offer rare, sought-after hues.

Significance

Blue sapphire (neelam) is linked to Saturn in Vedic astrology and is worn for discipline and wisdom. Yellow sapphire (pushparaga) represents Jupiter and prosperity. Pink sapphires symbolize love and compassion in modern gemology.

Ancient Legacy

The Star of India and Logan Sapphire both trace their lineage to Ceylon. Ancient Persians believed the earth rested on a giant sapphire, and its reflection colored the sky blue. Buddhist traditions hold that sapphires bring spiritual enlightenment.

+6 photosMuzo, Colombia

Emeralds

Colombian emeralds from the Muzo mines are the global standard for green — vivid, slightly bluish tones unmatched elsewhere. Our collection includes silky-textured specimens that display the garden-like inclusions prized by connoisseurs as proof of natural origin.

Significance

Emeralds represent rebirth, fertility, and eternal spring. In gem trade, Colombian origin commands the highest premiums. The silky variety with jardin inclusions is considered a hallmark of authenticity by expert buyers.

Ancient Legacy

Cleopatra's legendary emerald collection came from mines in what is now Egypt, but it was Colombian emeralds that captivated the Spanish conquistadors in the 1500s. Inca emperors worshipped emeralds as the tears of the goddess Umina before the stones crossed oceans to adorn European crowns.

+7 photosKerala & Orissa, India

Cat's Eye

Cat's eye chrysoberyl from Kerala and Orissa displays a sharp, silvery band of light that mimics a feline eye. Indian origins produce some of the world's finest specimens, with Kerala stones known for honey-gold body color and Orissa varieties for strong chatoyancy.

Significance

Known as lehsunia in Vedic tradition, cat's eye is associated with Ketu and is worn for protection against hidden enemies and unexpected loss. In gem trade, a sharp, centered eye that moves smoothly across the stone defines top quality.

Ancient Legacy

Ancient Sri Lankan and Indian texts describe cat's eye as a stone that reveals truth in darkness. Roman historian Pliny noted that chrysoberyl could 'shine like a cat's eye at night,' and Indian maharajas set cat's eyes in rings to ward off the evil eye.

+1 photosNatural & Cultured

Pearls

Pearls are the only gems born from living organisms — layered nacre built year upon year within an oyster. Our pearls are selected for lustre, surface quality, and roundness, representing the timeless elegance that no other gem can replicate.

Significance

Pearls symbolize purity, wisdom, and feminine grace across cultures. In Vedic tradition, pearls (moti) are linked to the Moon and are believed to calm the mind and strengthen emotional balance.

Ancient Legacy

Cleopatra dissolved a pearl in vinegar to win a wager with Mark Antony, proving Egypt's wealth. Persian Gulf pearl divers braved the depths for centuries, and Roman nobility measured status by the size of their pearl collections — a tradition that shaped global trade routes.

+5 photosColombia

Aquamarine

Colombian aquamarines capture the serene blue-green of tropical seas. These beryl family gems are valued for their clarity and size — Colombian specimens often grow to impressive dimensions while maintaining the delicate aqua hue that defines the finest grades.

Significance

Aquamarine is the stone of sailors and travelers, believed to ensure safe passage across water. Its name derives from Latin aqua marina — seawater — and it remains a symbol of tranquility, clarity, and honest communication.

Ancient Legacy

Roman fishermen carried aquamarine amulets for protection at sea. Medieval lapidaries carved aquamarine into intaglios depicting Neptune, god of the oceans. Colombian deposits, discovered more recently, now supply some of the largest and cleanest aquamarines in the world.

Colombia

Yellow Beryl

Yellow beryl from Colombia offers a warm golden-yellow hue distinct from yellow sapphire. This lesser-known beryl variety combines excellent clarity with a sunny disposition, making it an attractive choice for collectors seeking unique colored stones.

Significance

Yellow gems universally represent warmth, optimism, and intellectual energy. Yellow beryl shares the beryl family's reputation for durability and brilliance, offering an distinctive alternative to more common yellow gemstones.

Ancient Legacy

The beryl family has adorned civilization since antiquity — emeralds for queens, aquamarines for sailors. Yellow beryl emerged from the same Colombian geological formations, carrying the ancient Andean belief that golden stones held the warmth of the sun god Inti.

+1 photosTanzania

Tsavorite

Tsavorite garnet from Tanzania displays an intense green rivaling fine emerald, with superior brilliance and no need for treatment. Discovered in 1967 near Tanzania's border with Kenya, this rare garnet has become one of the most coveted green gems in modern trade.

Significance

Tsavorite represents discovery and natural beauty — it is never heat-treated or enhanced. Its vivid green symbolizes growth and renewal, and its rarity makes it a prized collector's stone that appreciates steadily in value.

Ancient Legacy

Named after Tsavo National Park by Tiffany gemologist Campbell Bridges, tsavorite was unknown to ancient civilizations — yet East African trade routes carried garnets to Egypt 5,000 years ago. The Maasai people of Tanzania now partner in mining this modern treasure from ancient lands.

+1 photosNatural Opal Variety

Hyalite

Hyalite is a rare, transparent variety of opal that glows with an ethereal green fluorescence under ultraviolet light. Unlike precious opal, hyalite is clear and glass-like, prized by mineral collectors for its otherworldly appearance and unique optical properties.

Significance

Hyalite represents the rare and unusual in gemology — a collector's stone that fascinates with its UV fluorescence. It symbolizes mystery and the hidden wonders of the mineral world that lie beyond conventional gem categories.

Ancient Legacy

Opals have captivated humanity since Roman times, when Pliny described them as combining the fire of ruby, the purple of amethyst, and the green of emerald. Hyalite, the glass opal, was named from Greek hyalos (glass) — a ghostly stone that ancient miners would have seen glow mysteriously in firelight.

+1 photosMediterranean & Indian Ocean

Coral

Precious coral is an organic gem formed by marine polyps over decades in warm ocean depths. Its warm red and pink tones have adorned jewelry since prehistoric times. We select coral for even color, smooth polish, and structural integrity.

Significance

Red coral (moonga) is associated with Mars in Vedic astrology and is worn for courage and protection. Across Mediterranean cultures, coral amulets were placed on infants to ward off evil spirits — a tradition spanning thousands of years.

Ancient Legacy

Greek mythology tells of Perseus placing Medusa's head on a bed of coral, turning seaweed to stone. Tibetan Buddhists carved coral into prayer beads, while Italian craftsmen in Torre del Greco have worked coral since the 15th century — a living tradition of ocean-born beauty.

Russia, Sri Lanka & India

Alexandrite

Alexandrite is the rare color-change variety of chrysoberyl — green in daylight and red under incandescent light. This extraordinary phenomenon makes it one of the most prized and valuable colored gemstones in the world, treasured by collectors for its dramatic dual personality.

Significance

Associated with creativity, intuition, and balance between heart and mind. Alexandrite is the modern June birthstone and symbolizes luck and prosperity for those born under its influence. Fine specimens command premiums rivaling ruby and emerald.

Ancient Legacy

Discovered in Russia's Ural Mountains in 1830 and named for the future Tsar Alexander II, alexandrite was said to mirror the old imperial colors — red and green. Russian aristocracy prized it above all gems until deposits were exhausted, making every fine stone a link to a vanished age of royalty.

Sri Lanka & India

Hessonite

Hessonite is a warm cinnamon-to-orange variety of grossular garnet, prized in Indian gemology as gomed. Its distinctive hue and natural clarity make it a favored stone for both astrological rings and fine jewellery, with Sri Lankan and Indian origins supplying the finest grades.

Significance

Known as gomed in Vedic tradition, hessonite is associated with Rahu and is worn to counter confusion, sudden obstacles, and negative influences. In trade, its honey-orange color and vitreous lustre distinguish it from other garnet varieties.

Ancient Legacy

Ancient Sanskrit texts describe hessonite as the gem of the shadow planet Rahu, capable of dispelling illusions and revealing hidden truths. Sri Lankan gem gravels have yielded hessonite for centuries, and Indian maharajas set gomed in ceremonial rings to neutralize malefic planetary influences.

Sri Lanka & Cambodia

Zircon

Zircon is a natural silicate gem prized for exceptional brilliance and fire that approaches diamond. Fine blue zircon from Sri Lanka and Cambodia displays a clear, icy hue with lively scintillation — a classic trade stone valued for its optical sparkle, transparency, and distinctive adamantine lustre.

Significance

Zircon symbolizes wisdom, honor, and prosperity. In gem trade it is distinguished from cubic zirconia by its natural origin and high dispersion. Blue zircon is a traditional December stone, worn for clarity of mind and as a luminous alternative to more common blue gems.

Ancient Legacy

The name zircon comes from the Persian zargun — gold-colored — while medieval Europe knew the stone as hyacinth or jacinth. Zircon crystals are among the oldest minerals on Earth, some dating back over four billion years. Ancient travellers carried hyacinth as a talisman of safe passage, believing the stone's inner fire would light the way.

Trusted Trade

Why Visit In Person

Gemstones are best understood in person — their fire, depth, and character cannot be captured through a screen. Visit our residence-cum-industry and office in Trivandrum District. We will assist you with loupe, microscope, and proper lighting so you can verify every stone yourself.

  • Inspect gemstones in person with loupe, microscope, and proper lighting
  • Verify quality, color, and cut with expert guidance
  • Website stones are shown for reference only — see them firsthand
  • Experience our calm, natural working environment
  • Direct trade — no online marketplace intermediaries
  • Residence-cum-industry and office — personal attention guaranteed

See Before You Decide

Examine clarity, fire, and color yourself

Personal Attention

Expert guidance for every visitor

Fair & Reasonable Prices

Honest pricing rooted in generations of trade

Calm Atmosphere

Residence cum industry in a natural setting

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Address

Malik Exports
Rahim Manzil, Ayiroor, Varkala
Trivandrum Dist., Kerala
India 695310

Malik Diamonds — A Unit of Malik Exports

GSTIN: 32AEYPM5960R1ZE

Visiting Hours

By appointment — direct business preferred