The Soul of a Century
For over 100 years, we are custodians of a sacred craft, guardians of tradition, and storytellers who cast legacies in gold and gemstones. Our journey is one of passion, precision, and the relentless pursuit of perfection.
Our creations embody tradition, artistry, and timeless elegance, connecting the past with the present.
The Soul of a Century
For over a hundred years, Ratna Veda has embodied the artistry and vision of four generations of master jewellers. What began with Venkatrao Sheshgiri Revankar’s journey from Konkan to Mumbai in 1920—transforming sacred temple goldwork into a respected heritage business—grew into a trusted supplier for India’s most distinguished jewellery houses, earning both royal patronage and national acclaim.
Today, Ratna Veda unites its legacy of fine craftsmanship and wholesale trust with creative innovation, crafting thematic collections that celebrate Indian culture.
From a coastal town in India to the global stage, our legacy is built on moments of significance.
Our Journey Through Time
Venkatrao Sheshgiri Revankar, born into the Daivadnya Brahmin community—an elite lineage of jewellers famed for their temple ornamentation—first traveled from Konkan to Mumbai in 1920s with a singular vision: to preserve a rarefied art through commerce. This was not a common goldsmith’s tale, but the deliberate expansion of a closed, sacred craft beyond temples and community confines. Venkatrao’s early years were marked by apprenticeship under his father, the renowned artist Sheshgiri, whose expertise in crafting divine idols for temples was legendary. Yet, Venktarao saw a future where this artistry would be sought after by India’s elite, not just as religious offerings, but as personal treasures and investments.
A Humble Beginning
1925
1945
Recognition
1984
By the 1970s, Venkatrao’s sons had all entered the business, each a custodian of the family’s dual legacy: sacred artistry and commercial ingenuity. However, as the brothers matured, the entrepreneurial spirit diverged. The elder sons ventured out, establishing independently across India—a natural evolution of ambition and opportunity. The business remained robust, but the joint family structure that had underpinned it began to change.
When the joint V.S. Revankar Jewellers formally separated in the mid-1980s, Ganapati Venkatrao Revankar, the youngest son, became the sole custodian of the original firm. This was not a retreat, but a consolidation of values, technique, and reputation. Ganapati’s leadership was defined by a quiet mastery and a keen eye for detail—he was less a showman than a guardian of tradition and quality. Under his stewardship, V.S. Revankar Jewellers continued to supply the most demanding wholesale clients in Maharashtra, its gold trusted, its designs revered. This was still not a retail house, but a silent pillar of India’s jewellery industry.
Global Horizons
Sanjay Revankar—Ganapati’s son—began to shape the firm’s direction with a vision decidedly international and creative. While Ganapati remained a respected figurehead and advisor, Sanjay who tried to pursue new markets, new collectors, and new possibilities. He modernized the firm’s design approach, blending traditional motifs with contemporary sensibilities, and—critically—took the family’s work to Singapore, Nepal and beyond - a strategic engagement with international collectors, art dealers, and luxury retailers. For the first time, the Revankar gold was not simply melted and reset by others, but signed, displayed, and collected under its own name.
However, unforeseen difficulties impacted the business including the 2007 GFC and this decade became more firefighting than growth.
2000
2011
A century after Venkatrao’s first bold steps, Ratna Veda was launched—a hybrid of India’s finest wholesale tradition and a globally focused luxury brand. This was not a rejection of the past, but its elevation: thematic collections, curated for international art fairs, private collectors, and the world’s top luxury retailers. The wholesale arm, V.S. Revankar Jewellers, still serves India’s most discerning jewellers, but Ratna Veda is the public face—a beacon of Indian heritage for global connoisseurs.
From temple goldsmith to trusted supplier for India’s elite, to international emissary of artistry—the Revankar story is one of evolution, vision, and resilience. Ganapati’s era was that of the master craftsman and silent guardian; Sanjay’s is that of the global ambassador and creative force. Ratna Veda is the culmination: gold as art, heritage as investment, and India’s legacy as a universal treasure.
The 2010s marked a decisive pivot under Sanjay’s leadership. The launch of bespoke services and antique-inspired collections—culminating in the 2011 debut of the house’s exquisite antique designs—fundamentally altered the business. The wholesale foundation remained, but Ratna Veda was becoming a brand—curating, narrating, and owning its story. Restoration and personalization transformed client relationships; collectors sought pieces that were not only beautiful but unique. These were not just jewels, but cultural artifacts—living testaments to India’s heritage. The legacy supply to Mumbai’s great houses continued, but the ambition now stretched worldwide.
Bespoke Excellence
2025
A Century - Ratna Veda
By mid-century, Venkatrao Revankar’s perseverance had transformed the family from artists to suppliers of choice for Mumbai’s and Maharashtra’s great jewellery houses. The wholesale model became the backbone of the business—crafting for experts, for those who knew the finest gold and the most intricate designs.
Most importantly setting the stage for many other jewellers and creating a new indstury. This was not retail, but the business behind the business: supplying pieces that would bear the names of India’s most illustrious jewellers. The Revankar family’s uncompromising standards, devotional motifs, and mastery of classical goldwork earned them royal commissions, the patronage of wealthy families, and the unspoken respect of the trade. Their work was known for integrity, durability, and a timelessness that transcended fashion.
V. S. Revankar Jewellers 2.0
From a coastal town in India to the global stage, our legacy is built on moments of significance.
Our Journey Through Time
Venkatrao Sheshgiri Revankar, heir to the Daivadnya Brahmin goldsmithing legacy, journeyed from Konkan to Mumbai in the 1920s to transcend temple-bound artistry. Trained under his father Sheshgiri, a legendary idol craftsman, he envisioned sacred goldwork reborn as heirlooms of prestige and power.
A Humble Beginning
1920
V. S. Revankar Jewellers 2.0
1945
Global Horizons
Bespoke Excellence
Recognition
1984
1998
2011
2020
A Century - Ratna Veda
A hundred years after Venkatrao’s bold first steps, Ratna Veda was born — a seamless fusion of India’s century-old wholesale mastery and a modern global luxury vision. While V.S. Revankar Jewellers continues to serve India’s most discerning jewellers, Ratna Veda stands as the house’s public face, curating thematic collections for international fairs, private collectors, and luxury connoisseurs.
From temple goldsmith to elite supplier, to a global custodian of heritage, the Revankar story spans a century of evolution, resilience, and artistry — culminating in Ratna Veda, where gold becomes art, heritage becomes investment, and India’s legacy shines as a universal treasure.
By mid-century, Venkatrao Revankar had elevated the family from artisans to the silent force behind Maharashtra’s great jewellery houses. The wholesale craft became their empire — shaping an industry, supplying masterpieces that bore the names of India’s elite jewellers. Unyielding standards, sacred motifs, and classical mastery won them royal commissions, enduring patronage, and the quiet reverence of the trade.
By the 1980s, the Venkatrao's elder sons pursued independent paths, and the original V.S. Revankar Jewellers came under the stewardship of Ganapati Venkatrao Revankar. A guardian of tradition rather than a showman, he upheld the family’s exacting standards, ensuring the house remained a silent yet unshakable pillar of India’s jewellery trade.
Sanjay Revankar, son of Ganapati, reimagined the house with an international lens—melding tradition with modern design and taking the family’s gold to Singapore, Nepal, and beyond, now signed and collected under its own name. Yet, the turbulence of the 2007 global financial crisis shifted this era from expansion to resilience and survival.
The 2010s saw Sanjay steer a bold transformation—introducing bespoke services and antique-inspired collections, with the 2011 debut of Ratna Veda’s signature designs marking a new era. No longer just a wholesale name, the house evolved into a storyteller of heritage, crafting jewels as cultural artifacts while expanding its vision onto the global stage.
The Goldsmith's Line
Jewellery as Heritage, Values, & Identity
Founded over a century ago on the back-waters of Kadwad, Ratna Veda is a family heritage passed down through skilled artisans and visionary leaders. Our founders laid the cornerstone of trust, craftsmanship, and cultural pride that continues to inspire every creation. Today, the family’s dedication to preserving Indian heritage jewellery remains at the heart of our brand.
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Generations of Legacy
Years of Mastery
Sheshgiri Purshottam Revankar
1834-1910
A revered temple goldsmith of Konkan, Sheshgiri Revankar was known for crafting sacred idols and ornaments with divine precision. His legacy of devotional artistry and technical mastery laid the foundation for the Revankar family’s ascent, passing to his son Venkatrao the vision of turning sacred craft into timeless heritage.
Venkatrao Sheshgiri Revankar
1896-1966
Founder of V.S. Revankar Jewellers, Venkatrao transformed his father’s sacred goldsmithing legacy into a pioneering wholesale house. A visionary, he travelled from Konkan to Mumbai in the 1920s and created the industry. He elevated temple-inspired artistry into coveted treasures for India’s elite, earning royal patronage and establishing the Revankar name as a symbol of integrity, precision, and timeless design.
Legacy, Reimagined.
Ganapati Venkatrao Revankar
1939
The youngest son of Venkatrao, Ganapati Revankar became the steadfast guardian of V.S. Revankar Jewellers after the family’s formal separation in the 1980s. Known for his disciplined craftsmanship and quiet authority, he preserved the house’s reputation for purity and heritage goldwork, ensuring its status as a trusted name among Maharashtra’s elite jewellers.
Sanjay Ganapati Revankar
Partner
From the 2000 onwards, Sanjay began steering the jewellery house toward bespoke design and antique-inspired collections, culminating in the launch of the acclaimed antique line in 2011. He tried modernizinf the design language—merging heritage goldwork with refined, contemporary aesthetics—while maintaining the firm’s wholesale relationships with India’s elite jewellers.
Sanjay’s era laid the groundwork for Ratna Veda, where the Revankar heritage is now curated as art, culture, and collectible luxury for discerning connoisseurs.
Shivom Sanjay Revankar
Partner
Shivom stands at the crossroads of heritage and modern enterprise—a civil engineer, strategist, and fourth-generation heir to the Revankar jewellery legacy. His professional journey spans international stints with WSP & the Institution of Civil Engineers of UK, where he honed expertise in infrastructure design, global project delivery, & policy before co-founding Ascendia, a cross-border consulting & GCC firm bridging engineering, strategy, and international markets.
This unique background—blending technical mastery with entrepreneurial foresight—fuels Shivom’s vision for Ratna Veda. Under his leadership, the house transforms the sacred artistry of V.S. Revankar Jewellers into a modern luxury brand to celebrate India’s cultural mystique for global connoisseurs.
Vishwom Sanjay Revankar
Partner
Vishwom Revankar, international business lawyer and co-founder of Ascendia, brings a rare blend of legal acumen, corporate finance expertise, and cross-border strategy to the Revankar legacy. A specialist in international trade law and corporate structuring, Vishwom has advised global businesses on navigating complex regulatory landscapes while unlocking growth in emerging markets.
At Ratna Veda, his role is to fortify the house’s heritage with modern governance, strategic partnerships, and legal precision, ensuring that the brand’s century-old legacy evolves with the rigor of a world-class luxury institution. His presence marks the seamless union of tradition, law, and global commerce—pillars on which Ratna Veda’s future stands.
Iconic Creations
A glimpse into our archives at the pieces that have defined our legacy
Iconic Creations
A glimpse into our archives at the pieces that have defined our legacy
The Maharani’s Peshwai Haar 1944
An Emblem of Maratha Grandeur
Adorned by queens and noblewomen, this opulent necklace set is a tribute to the splendor of the Maratha Empire. Featuring layers of handcrafted gold beads, uncut diamonds, and intricate temple motifs, the Maharani’s Peshwai Haar radiates regal elegance. Each element is a testament to the artistry of our master goldsmiths, making it a coveted heirloom passed through generations.
Legacy from the Konkan Courts
Inspired by the resplendent gold bangles worn by Goan royalty, these Patlya are distinguished by their bold repoussé work and delicate granulation. Once the pride of coastal dynasties, the set captures the spirit of festive rituals and royal ceremonies. Revered for both their craftsmanship and symbolism, these bangles have become icons of our archive—celebrating strength, tradition, and timeless beauty.
Goan Royal Patlya Bangles 1967
The Devagiri Choker 1984
The Jewel of Nine Gems
A masterpiece that once graced the courts of Maharashtra’s ancient fortresses, this choker unites all nine precious Navratna stones in a harmonious design. Framed in filigree gold and accented with rare enamel work, the Devagiri Navratna Choker is believed to bestow prosperity, protection, and cosmic balance upon its wearer. Its historic provenance and spiritual significance make it a true treasure of our heritage
Iconic Creations
A glimpse into our archives at the pieces that have defined our legacy
The Maharani’s Peshwai Haar 1944
An Emblem of Maratha Grandeur
Adorned by queens and noblewomen, this opulent necklace set is a tribute to the splendor of the Maratha Empire. Featuring layers of handcrafted gold beads, uncut diamonds, and intricate temple motifs, the Maharani’s Peshwai Haar radiates regal elegance. Each element is a testament to the artistry of our master goldsmiths, making it a coveted heirloom passed through generations.
Legacy from the Konkan Courts
Inspired by the resplendent gold bangles worn by Goan royalty, these Patlya are distinguished by their bold repoussé work and delicate granulation. Once the pride of coastal dynasties, the set captures the spirit of festive rituals and royal ceremonies. Revered for both their craftsmanship and symbolism, these bangles have become icons of our archive—celebrating strength, tradition, and timeless beauty.
Goan Royal Patlya Bangles 1967
Goan Royal Patlya Bangles 1967
Legacy from the Konkan Courts
Inspired by the resplendent gold bangles worn by Goan royalty, these Patlya are distinguished by their bold repoussé work and delicate granulation. Once the pride of coastal dynasties, the set captures the spirit of festive rituals and royal ceremonies. Revered for both their craftsmanship and symbolism, these bangles have become icons of our archive—celebrating strength, tradition, and timeless beauty.
The Artisan's Touch
Our jewelry is brought to life by the hands of master artisans, many from families who have practiced this craft for generations. We honor ancient techniques like Kundan, Meenakari, and Filigree, ensuring each creation is not just an object of beauty, but a piece of living history.
Heritage
Explore our exquisite collection of timeless Indian jewelry masterpieces.
Beyond Legacy Hallmark
BIS Hallmark
India’s official mark of gold and silver purity, the BIS Hallmark ensures that jewellery meets strict standards for fineness and authenticity. Widely trusted in India and recognized by global buyers, it is a symbol of quality assurance and consumer protection
ISO 9001 & ISO 14001
International standards for quality and environmental management. ISO 9001 certifies robust quality assurance systems, while ISO 14001 recognizes sustainable, environmentally responsible practices in jewellery manufacturing—important for global clients and institutional buyers
Gemological Institute of America
The world’s gold standard for gemstone certification. GIA provides comprehensive grading and authenticity reports for sapphires, pearls, corals, and other gemstones, ensuring transparency and confidence for buyers worldwide
International Gemological Institute
A leading global gem certification body, IGI’s reports are trusted for their rigorous grading of gemstones and finished jewellery, supporting international trade and consumer confidenc
The global standard for ethical sourcing and sustainability in jewellery, RJC guarantees responsible practices across the supply chain, trusted by luxury markets in Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.
Responsible Jewellery Council
Renowned in the US and globally respected, AGS offers precise grading and certification for gemstones, especially sapphires and colored stones, using a scientific, standardized approach
American Gem Society
DGFT Import Export Code
The IEC is a crucial certification that enables Ratna Veda to operate confidently in international markets, ensuring seamless and fully compliant cross-border trade of our heritage jewellery internationally. It reflects our commitment to clients with assurance of authenticity, regulatory compliance, and smooth delivery.
Beyond Legacy Hallmark
Our Comliance Elevates Your Assurance
These globally recognized certifications complement Ratna Veda’s legacy hallmark, providing clients with:
Verified purity and authenticity of precious metals and gemstones
Ethical sourcing and sustainable manufacturing
International trade facilitation and regulatory compliance
Confidence in quality, safety, and responsible business practices
Together, they build a foundation of trust and transparency, making each Ratna Veda jewel a certified masterpiece for the world’s most discerning collectors and connoisseurs.