“We are honored to be recognized by our peers to win three awards across multiple design categories,” said Niveet Nagpal, President of Omi Privé. "Congratulations to all of our fellow designers and winners. We are humbled to be included amongst the best in the world of fine jewelry.” The judging...
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Three Prestigious Spectrum Awards for Omi Privé in 2022
Each year the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) holds the prestigious Spectrum Awards™ where the finest of American designers submit their jewelry featuring colored gemstones. The pieces are judged on overall beauty and wearability, innovative design, effective use of materials, quality of gemstones, quality of workmanship, mass appeal and potential...
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...
Celebrating Red, White and You!
With the 4th of July fast approaching we’re seeing lots of Red, White and Blue! Celebrations will be in full swing and the “King” of gemstones, ruby, is very popular this month, as it’s the coveted birthstone for July. But did you know that ruby isn’t the only red gemstone...
Alexandrite and Other Color-Change Gemstones – 18th Annual Sinkankas Symposium
Omi Privé is honored to be included in the 18th Annual Sinkankas Symposium co-sponsored by the Gemological Institute of America, the Geo-Literary Society and the Gemological Society of San Diego. Named for one of the most distinguished and influential figures in gemology and mineralogy, (John Sinkankas (2002), the Sinkankas Symposium...
A Captivating Success for Charity
As Omi continues to evolve, we remain committed to our industry and take an active role in issues like ethical production practices, industry charity initiatives and mining community aid. The Omi Privé team recently attended The American Gem Society’s annual Conclave in Oklahoma City, where we were able to see...
The Soul of a Gemstone, the Sparkle of a Diamond
At Omi Privé, we continue to build on our heritage that remains firmly rooted in the colored stone world. Our jewelry line was created to luxuriously house some of the world’s most dazzling colored gemstones. We believe this core value is something that sets us apart from many other jewelry...
Glamorous Purple Garnets – A Vivid Rarity
A unique garnet was recently discovered in Mozambique, Africa, that conveys a deep, rich purple with flashes of red or pink. Lead Designer of Omi Privé, Niveet Nagpal, describes the color as “royal purple,” as this hue is very rarely seen in garnet. Mozambique, in Southeastern Africa, is the only...
Waves of Blue – History of Aquamarine
There are a multitude of reasons as to why we adore aquamarines so much. Their rich history, legendary symbolism, and ability to be distinctively displayed in Omi Privé jewelry! The very name aquamarine brings to mind the clear blue waters of the sea. Because its name derives from the Latin...
Pantone Color of The Year is “Very Peri” – Discover the Shade
“Blending the faithfulness and constancy of blue with the energy and excitement of red, this happiest and warmest of all the blue hues introduces an empowering mix of newness,” Pantone stated about the new purple shade for 2022; Very Peri. At Omi Privé we love pairing unique and various shades...