Our Philosophy
We believe colored gemstones are nature’s finest works of art. And we treat them accordingly. Our decades of experience in curating the best loose jewels from around the world have honed our eye for masterpieces. As jewelry designers, we seek out the most exquisite stones and work entirely in their service, employing expert craftsmanship and singular designs to accentuate their natural beauty.
Every Omi piece is both deeply personal, a color-drenched ornament of self-expression, and profoundly universal, an artifact of our planet and its ancient alchemy. When each is is complete, we send it out into the world—destined to become a cherished gift, a precious valuable, a collector’s piece, a timeless heirloom, or simply a treasure one gives to oneself.
This is what drives us. This is what we believe. This is Omi.
Our History
Gemstones are in our blood. Omi was founded nearly 35 years ago by Omi Nagpal and his wife, Preeti, whose family were ruby miners dating back to 19th century Burma. We rose to prominence as one of the world’s foremost purveyors of loose stones, known for our expertise, integrity and eye for rare, one-of-a-kind finds. Today with the Nagpals’ son, Niveet, at the helm, we channel our passion for gemstones into original and award-winning jewelry. Our reputation and business relationships enable us to shepherd each design from start to finish, ensuring every step, from the sourcing to the final polishing, is done with utmost care and precision.
Our Artistry
There is an art to everything we do. Our gemstones are natural masterpieces. Our jewelry designs frame their beauty and bring it into relief. Each part of our process, from cutting the gemstones to devising the settings, is performed not just with skill, but with artistry. Beauty is our muse and originality fuels us. We see it in our gemstones, in our work and in the ways our customers express themselves through our pieces.
Our Quality
We take a meticulous and methodical approach to every aspect of our business. From our exceptional stone sourcing and design to our hand craftsmanship and personalized customer service, we adhere to the highest possible standards. We never cut corners or take short cuts because we take pride in our work and our commitment to excellence. We believe the only way to ensure the best is to pay attention to every detail, every step of the way.
Our Craftsmanship
Every jewelry piece must reach the ultimate level of quality to bear the Omi Privé namesake; therefore, nothing is compromised along its journey. All of our pieces are hand crafted in Southern California.
We take pride in uniting traditional manufacturing techniques with the use of modern equipment. Most Omi Privé ring shanks are specifically formed from drawn wire, a method that dates back to Ancient Roman times. This forms a stronger, thicker concentration of metal with minimal to no porosity. Our French pavé is hand set, rather than cast and all diamonds set in our designs are graded F to G in color and VS or higher in clarity. They are matched by cutting style and make, ensuring superior quality amongst even the smallest of stones.
Our Integrity
As Omi continues to evolve, we remain committed to our industry and take an active role in issues like ethical production practices and mining community aid. We also work to educate both our customers and the greater public on gemstones, hoping they’ll come to appreciate them as much as we do. Because each stone has a story to share, each one is incredibly special.
Our Accolades
We have had the honor of being presented with numerous industry and consumer-voted awards since the launch of Omi Privé in 2011. We greatly appreciate and take pride in the recognition of our dedication to the elevation and education of rare and unique gemstones. In the years since we began, a varied group of our gemstone creations, all bearing masterful Omi Privé craftsmanship, have been recognized by the likes of W Magazine, AGTA Spectrum Awards, JCK Jewelry Awards and the Platinum Guild. All of our jewelry pieces are created with the principle that “everything begins with the gemstone” and each accolade received serves to reinforce our commitment to presenting you with the very finest in colored gemstones from around the world.
Our Philosophy
We believe colored gemstones are nature’s finest works of art. And we treat them accordingly. Our decades of experience in curating the best loose jewels from around the world have honed our eye for masterpieces. As jewelry designers, we seek out the most exquisite stones and work entirely in their service, employing expert craftsmanship and singular designs to accentuate their natural beauty.
Every Omi piece is both deeply personal, a color-drenched ornament of self-expression, and profoundly universal, an artifact of our planet and its ancient alchemy. When each is is complete, we send it out into the world—destined to become a cherished gift, a precious valuable, a collector’s piece, a timeless heirloom, or simply a treasure one gives to oneself.
This is what drives us. This is what we believe. This is Omi.
Our History
Gemstones are in our blood. Omi was founded nearly 35 years ago by Omi Nagpal and his wife, Preeti, whose family were ruby miners dating back to 19th century Burma. We rose to prominence as one of the world’s foremost purveyors of loose stones, known for our expertise, integrity and eye for rare, one-of-a-kind finds. Today with the Nagpals’ son, Niveet, at the helm, we channel our passion for gemstones into original and award-winning jewelry. Our reputation and business relationships enable us to shepherd each design from start to finish, ensuring every step, from the sourcing to the final polishing, is done with utmost care and precision.
Our Artistry
There is an art to everything we do. Our gemstones are natural masterpieces. Our jewelry designs frame their beauty and bring it into relief. Each part of our process, from cutting the gemstones to devising the settings, is performed not just with skill, but with artistry. Beauty is our muse and originality fuels us. We see it in our gemstones, in our work and in the ways our customers express themselves through our pieces.
Our Quality
We take a meticulous and methodical approach to every aspect of our business. From our exceptional stone sourcing and design to our hand craftsmanship and personalized customer service, we adhere to the highest possible standards. We never cut corners or take short cuts because we take pride in our work and our commitment to excellence. We believe the only way to ensure the best is to pay attention to every detail, every step of the way.
Our Craftsmanship
Every jewelry piece must reach the ultimate level of quality to bear the Omi Privé namesake; therefore, nothing is compromised along its journey. All of our pieces are hand crafted in Southern California.
We take pride in uniting traditional manufacturing techniques with the use of modern equipment. Most Omi Privé ring shanks are specifically formed from drawn wire, a method that dates back to Ancient Roman times. This forms a stronger, thicker concentration of metal with minimal to no porosity. Our French pavé is hand set, rather than cast and all diamonds set in our designs are graded F to G in color and VS or higher in clarity. They are matched by cutting style and make, ensuring superior quality amongst even the smallest of stones.
Our Integrity
As Omi continues to evolve, we remain committed to our industry and take an active role in issues like ethical production practices and mining community aid. We also work to educate both our customers and the greater public on gemstones, hoping they’ll come to appreciate them as much as we do. Because each stone has a story to share, each one is incredibly special.
Our Accolades
We have had the honor of being presented with numerous industry and consumer-voted awards since the launch of Omi Privé in 2011. We greatly appreciate and take pride in the recognition of our dedication to the elevation and education of rare and unique gemstones. In the years since we began, a varied group of our gemstone creations, all bearing masterful Omi Privé craftsmanship, have been recognized by the likes of W Magazine, AGTA Spectrum Awards, JCK Jewelry Awards and the Platinum Guild. All of our jewelry pieces are created with the principle that “everything begins with the gemstone” and each accolade received serves to reinforce our commitment to presenting you with the very finest in colored gemstones from around the world.