Est. 1999 · Edavannappara100% BIS 916 Hallmarked · HUID Laser Verified27 Years of TrustNewly renovated flagship on Areekode RoadPrivate bridal consultationsFree insured delivery across KeralaTransparent buyback, alwaysCall 0483-2725773
Est. 1999 · Edavannappara100% BIS 916 Hallmarked · HUID Laser Verified27 Years of TrustNewly renovated flagship on Areekode RoadPrivate bridal consultationsFree insured delivery across KeralaTransparent buyback, alwaysCall 0483-2725773

Atelier & Technique

Made with precision.
Worn with pride.

The alchemy of sacred metallurgy, rare earth gemstones, and hand-burnished finishing, chronicling each stage of a Kanakamahal heirloom.

Assay Purity
916 BIS
Atelier Hours
180+
Years in Malabar
27
The Imperial Zambian Emerald Suite: choker, earrings, bracelet and ring

The Process

Three Stages of an Heirloom

Purity first, then colour, then the hand. Every Kanakamahal piece passes through all three ateliers before it reaches the counter.

01Stage 01

The Sacred Purity of 22KT Gold

Gold at Kanakamahal is never treated merely as a commodity. Every ingot undergoes rigorous fire-assay testing to achieve a verified crystalline composition of 91.6% pure gold, alloyed only with hypoallergenic noble metals. This ensures the warm, unmistakable radiance that has characterized imperial Indian jewellery across dynastic eras.

  • Government-approved BIS 916 hallmarking
  • 6-Digit alphanumeric HUID laser inscribed on every piece
  • Optimum tensile strength to support heavy gemstone weight
Architectural filigree gold collar, assayed 22KT gold
02Stage 02

Natural Gemstones & Laser-Inscribed Solitaires

A jewel's soul resides in the quality of its light. We source unheated Burmese rubies, vivid green Zambian emeralds, and syndicate uncut polki diamonds. Every brilliant-cut diamond of 0.30ct and above is independently graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or International Gemological Institute (IGI).

  • Triple Excellent (3EX) cut grading standards
  • Microscope-verified claw symmetry and table reflection
  • Natural Basra-style seed pearls hand-threaded on pure silk
Emerald-cut Ceylon sapphire ring with trapezoid diamond shoulders
03Stage 03

Nakashi, Jadau & The Master's Chisel

The grand temple ornaments of South India require an ancient technique known as Nakashi, where sheets of 22KT gold are chased and repoussé-embossed by hand using miniature iron punches over a pitch-lac bed. In our North Indian ateliers, master jadau artisans fold 24KT pure gold foil (kundan) around uncut polki gems, securing them without a single drop of chemical glue.

Upwards of 180 artisan hours are invested into each bridal necklace before it is deemed worthy of the Kanakamahal royal mark.

  • Hand-chased repoussé work over a pitch-lac bed
  • 24KT kundan foil set without chemical adhesives
  • 180+ artisan hours per bridal necklace
Nakashi temple haram with a cushion-cut emerald centre

Chronicles of the Atelier

Craftsmanship Timeline

Seven decades of unyielding metallurgical purity, hereditary goldsmithing guilds, and architectural jewellery milestones across Kerala and India.

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Showing Milestone 1 of 5Establishment
Founding in EdavannapparaCirca 1999–2000
Establishment

Founding in Edavannappara

A Commitment to 100% Pure 916 Gold & Family Trust

Kanakamahal Jewellery opened its doors in Edavannappara with an uncompromising pledge: absolute purity, honest weight, and personalized care for every family celebration in Vazhakkad and surrounding Malappuram regions.

Founding Principle100% Pure Gold
Focused
Adoption of BIS Hallmarking StandardsCirca 2006
Purity & Hallmarking

Adoption of BIS Hallmarking Standards

Guaranteeing 916 Gold Purity for Every Household

As government hallmarking standards took shape across India, Kanakamahal Jewellery reinforced its reputation as the "Queen of Purity", ensuring every ornament carried the trusted BIS 916 mark.

StandardBIS 916 Certified
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Expanding Kerala Traditional & Lightweight CollectionsCirca 2015
Bridal Milestone

Expanding Kerala Traditional & Lightweight Collections

Nagapadam, Palakka, Manga Mala & Everyday Gold

Broadened the design portfolio to encompass bespoke traditional Kerala heirlooms alongside modern lightweight daily wear gold, catering to modern brides and working women.

Bespoke Sets500+ Designs
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HUID Government Security & Digital TransparencyCirca 2022
Modern Renovation

HUID Government Security & Digital Transparency

Unique 6-Digit Alphanumeric Identification

Full transition to the mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards HUID (Hallmark Unique Identification) system, giving customers 100% verifiable trace of purity and weight through the BIS Care portal.

Traceability100% HUID Laser
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Grand Re-Opening CeremonyAugust 16, 2026
Modern Renovation

Grand Re-Opening Ceremony

27 Years of Trust... in a New Sparkle

Celebrating 27 years of community trust in Edavannappara with the grand unveiling of our newly renovated, state-of-the-art flagship showroom at MC Shopping Complex, Areekode Road. Designed to offer a world-class luxury shopping experience while honoring our deep Kerala roots.

Legacy Milestone27 Years of Trust
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Founding in Edavannappara
Archive Documentation

Founding in Edavannappara

Establishment • Circa 1999–2000

Founding in Edavannappara

A Commitment to 100% Pure 916 Gold & Family Trust

Kanakamahal Jewellery opened its doors in Edavannappara with an uncompromising pledge: absolute purity, honest weight, and personalized care for every family celebration in Vazhakkad and surrounding Malappuram regions.

Milestone Year1999
Founding Principle100% Pure Gold
Master Artisan Protocol

Pioneered transparent gold purity testing and handcrafted traditional Kerala jewellery for brides across the region.

Heritage Techniques Perfected
Traditional GoldsmithingPurity TestingCustom Bridal Suites
Crafted at MC Building Atelier, Edavannappara

Private Demonstration Viewings

Witness the Craftsmanship in Person

Our flagship showroom hosts private demonstration viewings where you can examine our master jewellers' hand tools and magnifying loupe settings.