Surat is one of the main center for pearl jewelry in India and is famous world over.Skilled craftsmen, do processing and grading of pearls here. After the long process of grading and processing of pearls is over they are strung together by skilled knitters or patwas, using silk or gold strings. Different types of pearl necklaces are made in Surat.Jewelers in the pearl markets of Surat have combined pearls with the shimmer of gold, the rich rubies and the exquisite emeralds for centuries.

It is indeed amazing to see traditional designs still going strong and surviving the tempests of time in the narrow alleys of the Old City today. Surat has always been referred to as the “city of pearls” even though it is far away from the sea.

The royal families demanded that these pearls be brought to India in abundance. Hence, Surat became the one-stop-destination for pearls. There is an entire street consisting of pearl shops named - Patther Gatti. Jewelers in the pearl markets of Surat have combined pearls with the shimmer of gold, the rich rubies and the exquisite emeralds for centuries.

Several styles of pearl jewellery have progressed along with the pearl trade. The 'Satlada' and 'Panchlada Haar' are respectively seven and five stringed necklaces and are very popular. They are often intermingled with emeralds, rubies and onyx beads set in nine-carat gold. Earrings set with uncut diamonds and pearls, are also very popular among the ladies of the city.

Some of the manufacturers even deal in silver jewellery, silverware, articrafts and loose gems. They maintain high quality and purity standards. Each piece of jewellery is crafted diligently by expert craftsmen. Several styles of pearl jewellery have progressed along with the pearl trade. The 'Satlada' and 'Panchlada Haar' are respectively seven and five stringed necklaces and are very popular.

They are often intermingled with emeralds, rubies and onyx beads set in nine-carat gold. Earrings set with uncut diamonds and pearls, are also very popular among the ladies of the city. The pearl markets of the city also offer infinite varieties of beautiful chokers, pendants and lockets. There are two kinds of pearls-real or cultured. After a pearl is made, it is separated as per the shape. The drilling is either done horizontally or vertically. This is done by highly skilled artisans.

Once this is done, the pearls are graded according to the sheen, glaze, shape, size, luster and uniformity.e imperial patronage ensured affluence of arts, crafts and cuisine. This prosperous lifestyle demanded and attracted many craftsmen from distant parts of the world, especially the Arabian Gulf where the rare original pearls are found in profusion. The royal families demanded that these pearls be brought to India in abundance.