Celebrating A Lifetime of Color – Honoring Omi Nagpal, Founder of Omi Gems

We are honored to be celebrating our founder, Omi Nagpal, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Jewelers 24 Karat Club of Southern California this past October 1st, 2022.  Omi along with Susan Jacques, President and CEO of the Gemological Institute of America and Tanya Parikh, owner of Janvier...

Why is Spinel so Special?

Spinel has long been one of the most under-appreciated gemstones on the market, yet it is coveted by collectors and gemologists for its range of hues and spectacular optical properties. Spinel was recently added as an official birthstone for August, raising its exposure to new heights. Recognized and prized for...

Omi Privé Wins National Jewelry Competition With Moonstone & Paraíba-Type Tourmaline Ring

Southern California-based jeweler Niveet Nagpal of Omi Privé receives awardfor creativity, artistry, style and excellence in jewelry design Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has awarded Niveet Nagpal of Omi Privé, a first-place award in the 2021 CASE Awards, the association’s...

A MESSAGE OF LOVE AND UNITY

In the wake of the murder of George Floyd and the national protests that have ensued, I have been moved to listen closer, learn more and have had meaningful conversations with friends and colleagues to better educate myself on the issue at the forefront of our national discourse right now....