Amish Shah (entrepreneur)
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Amish Shah is an entrepreneur, Founder of J’evar, and Founder of ALTR Created Diamonds, known for being the first to introduce lab-grown diamond fine jewelry to the marketplace[1] [2].
Background
ALTR Created Diamonds is a division of the R.A. Riam Group, a wholesale jeweler based in New York City.[3] The principles of Riam Group were heirs to a heritage of 80 years in the mined diamond business, when they released their first lab-grown diamond.[4] Riam introduced ALTR Created Diamonds at JCK Las Vegas trade show in 2016.[5]
Early Life
Amish Shah was born and raised in India. During his childhood, he displayed a keen interest in computers, actively participating in the introduction of computers to grade-schoolers in the town of Surat, Gujarat in the 1980s. [6] At the age of 12, Shah began teaching computer science part-time at the Indian Institute of Computer Science and authored his own coding book at 13[7]Despite his passion for computer science, he chose to pursue a degree in accounting and economics upon the advice of his father and grandfather.
Equipped with a degree from Mumbai, India, Shah joined his family business in 1992. In 2001, he transitioned to Third-generation American company R & R Grosbard Inc. in New York, where he played a pivotal role in expanding the company's presence from a traditional diamond distributor to an international player through customized products and specialized processes. [8] Under his leadership, the company expanded to countries including Australia, South Africa, Mauritius, India, Israel, and the European Union. [9]
Early Career
In 2006, Amish Shah presented lab-grown diamonds at JCK Las Vegas, the world's largest trade event for jewelry. [10] Recognizing the potential for disruption and change in the diamond industry, he was one of the early pioneers in the field. [11] Ten years after joining R & R Grosbard Inc., Shah took over its operations and merged it with his family business, establishing R A Riam Group Inc. in New York. [12] This new company gained affiliations in several countries for distribution and sourcing, positioning itself as a global industry leader. Its specialization lies in producing fine jewelry products using components and labor from multiple sources worldwide, offering global specialization to local customers.
Creation of ALTR Created Diamonds
In 2012, Amish Shah propelled the conversation around lab-grown diamonds, advocating for the power of applied science and pushing for technological advancements and industry norms. This vision led to the founding of ALTR Created Diamonds in 2016. [13] As the only vertically integrated diamond enterprise providing an end-to-end product, ALTR gained prominence at JCK Las Vegas and expanded to become a global company. [14]
Creation of J’evar
In 2023, Amish Shah launch a new consumer brand J’evar. It is a luxury fine jewelry brand with a strong consumer focus with a commitment to sustainable luxury utilizes carbon-neutral lab-grown diamonds and recycled metals [15].
Pioneer in the Industry
Leadership
Amish was featured on the premiere episode of CNBC's "Streets of Dreams with Marcus Lemonis" titled "Diamond District." The episode aired on December 29, 2020. In the interview, ALTR Created Diamonds and their President Amish Shah were showcased.[16]
Growing Film
In 2018, Amish presented a diamond growing film at JCK Las Vegas. The film presents how two technologies (CVD and HPHT) are combined to grow the finest Lab Grown Diamonds for ALTR. [17]
Patents
ALTR has 49 patents.[18]
Pink Diamond
In 2018, Amish created a 3.99-carat Asscher cut grown using the chemical vapor deposition process (CVD). It was graded by GCAL as a fancy orangy pink of VS2 clarity. [19]
Awards
- First Place for Laboratory-Created/Gemstone Jewelry Category at the 2020 Instore Design Awards[20]
References
- ↑ "The ice farmer a techno-whiz who grows gem-quality diamonds". Crains. 3 May 2018.
- ↑ "ALTR Founder Amish Shah Launches J'evar, A Fine Jewelry Brand Made with Lab Grown Diamonds, Bridging the Gap Between Sustainability and Beauty". PRNewswire. 7 February 2023.
- ↑ Bhattarai, Abha (21 July 2017). "How 'seeds' and super-hot gas could take down the $80 billion diamond industry". The Washington Post.
- ↑ Sanderson, Henry (31 October 2017). "Spot the difference: why DIY diamonds pose a threat to big miners". The Financial Times.
- ↑ Graff, Michelle (20 June 2017). "The Monster Looking to Disrupt Man-Made Diamond Marketing". National Jeweler.
- ↑ "The ice farmer a techno-whiz who grows gem-quality diamonds". Crains. 3 May 2018.
- ↑ "The ice farmer a techno-whiz who grows gem-quality diamonds". Crains. 3 May 2018.
- ↑ "Amish Shah Romancing the Stone". wf360 productions. 5 December 2021.
- ↑ "Amish Shah Romancing the Stone". wf360 productions. 5 December 2021.
- ↑ "ALTR Created Diamonds". Rough Polished. 22 February 2021.
- ↑ "The ice farmer a techno-whiz who grows gem-quality diamonds". Crains. 3 May 2018.
- ↑ "Advancing the Future of Jewelry Through Technological Innovations". Valiant CEO. 29 October 2022.
- ↑ "Disruption By Demand: ALTR Created Diamonds Founder And CEO Amish Shah". Entrepreneur. 3 February 2020.
- ↑ "ALTR Created Diamonds". Rough Polished. 22 February 2021.
- ↑ "ALTR Founder Amish Shah Launches J'evar, A Fine Jewelry Brand Made with Lab Grown Diamonds, Bridging the Gap Between Sustainability and Beauty". PRNewswire. 7 February 2023.
- ↑ "Marcus discovers the world of synthetic diamonds". CNBC. 4 December 2020.
- ↑ "Disruption By Demand: ALTR Created Diamonds Founder And CEO Amish Shah". Entrepreneur. 3 February 2020.
- ↑ "How technology is disrupting the diamond industry". Digital Journal. 20 June 2020.
- ↑ "4-Carat Lab-Grown Pink Diamond Unveiled". INSTORE Magazine. 4 May 2018.
- ↑ "Laboratory-Created Diamond and/or Gemstone Jewelry". INSTORE Magazine. 18 May 2020.
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