Hyderabad Pearls

There are not many Gems that are as elegant and timeless as the Pearl, famously regarded to as the 'Queen of Gems'. Hugely popular since time immemorial, Pearls have been patronized by such famous women in history as Cleopatra, Queen Elizabeth I, Margherita of Savoy Queen of Italy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, etc. Over the years, the fame of Pearls spread far and wide and today, it is one of the most sought after gems across the world including Hyderabad.

No trip to Hyderabad can be complete without purchasing the world famous Hyderabad Pearls and shopping at the many Hyderabad Pearl Shops scattered across the city.

When you think of Pearls, think of Mangatrai for you would not find a better source for the finest Pearls They just make you feel powerful and showcase your personality in its entire regal splendor.

The relentless patronage of the Nizams, who ruled over the state of Hyderabad for over 200 years from 18th Century to mid 20th Century (i.e. from 1724 AD to 1948 AD) was instrumental in the spread of a vibrant pearl culture and luring many craftsmen from distant parts of the world, especially the Persian Gulf and convincing them to settle down in the city of Hyderabad. Till date, Hyderabad continues to retain the vibrant pearl culture and Pearls, the patronage of customers from across the world.

Brilliant and luminous is what Hyderabad Pearls all about. Famous the world over, Pearls have been a source of attraction that has drawn scores of people from varied regions of the world to Hyderabad earning the city of Hyderabad the moniker of the 'City of Pearls'.

Earlier Pearls comprised of natural Pearls Hyderabad from Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and the Persian Gulf. Today, Pearls are made up of predominantly raw Freshwater Pearls from China and Japan.