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Wednesday, 18th May 2005 (6426 views)

Indian jewellery brand Alukkas has announced it is opening a new store in Karnataka and launching new collections.<br/><br/>The jeweller is already well established in Kerala and the Middle East and has chosen Bangalore because of its "cosmopolitan and excellent tastes".<br/><br/>According to the company, the showroom would act as a retail centre too and will include antiques and a section that will reveal the cultural heritage of Kerala.<br/><br/>Managing director, John Alukka, told New Ind Press: "Exquisite designs have been hand-picked from various jewellery centres across the world. We have our own manufacturing unit and designers. We export our products to America and Dubai as well. <br/><br/>"We are the leaders in plain jewellery apart from dealing in diamonds, traditional gold and lightweight jewellery as well."<br/><br/>Mr Alukka hopes that with customer support it can "climb the ladder" and become one of the top jewellery retailers.<br/><br/>Collections in the new showroom will include lightweight modern ornaments, diamonds, gold jewellery and cultured pearl and platinum jewellery.<br/><br/>The new Bangalore site will open on May 21st, with Indian actors Mammootty and Meena helping to promote the new store.<img alt="track" src="http://directnews.dehavilland.co.uk/dn.gif?feedid=196&itemid=8528691"/>

 

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