For over 45 years, our skill and knowledge have passed from generation to generation, each driven by a passion for innovation and quality. In that time, Rosy Blue has grown from a single workshop specializing in polishing small diamonds to a global corporation at the very heart of the diamond industry.
The Rosy Blue Group was founded in 1960, and began as a small Mumbai workshop. Soon a network of small, specialist businesses, each able to successfully fulfil client needs, formed the platform for a global company. In 1973, Rosy Blue opened its new international headquarters in Antwerp, Belgium. This history of dynamic growth and financial acumen is the blueprint for our future success.
B. Arunkumar & Co. founded and established by Mr Bhanuchandra Bhansali and Mr Arunkumar Mehta.
Export division commenced.
B. Arunkumar became a De Beers-DTC Sightholder.
Rosy Blue is established in Antwerp, the diamond capital of the world, to commence international expansion of the Group. Rosy Blue primarily served as B. Arunkumar's satellite office for rough procurement and polished distribution.
Offices opened in New York, Tokyo and Hong Kong.
Rosy Blue became a De Beers-DTC Sightholder.
Office opened in Tel Aviv giving Rosy Blue a presence in all major manufacturing and distribution centers.
Partnership established with Blue Diamonds, Colombo for diamond manufacturing.
Rosy Blue inaugurated new office facilities in its own building at 9, Hoveniersstraat, Antwerp.
B.Arunkumar achieves $50m in exports.
Intergold established in Bombay to add jewelry design and manufacturing capability for international and domestic distribution. Since its inception, Intergold has been consistently awarded for its export achievements.
Bangkok office and Phitsanulok factory opened. Rosy Blue achieved 2nd highest turnover among the diamond companies in Antwerp, Belgium.
Diamond manufacturing factory established in Herentals, Belgium, consolidating Rosy Blue's Antwerp diamond procurement, manufacturing and distribution operations.
Incorporation of RB Finance, Luxembourg. Successful flotation of $260m bond issue.
New offices at 53, Hoveniersstraat, Antwerp.
RB Solitaire (New York) launched, focusing on basic jewelry.
Successful $100m asset-backed securitization with rating P-1/F-1+. Incorporation of RB Finance, Switzerland. Rosy Blue Tokyo inaugurated new building and office space. Rosy Blue group crossed $1bn in global annual sales. Rosy Blue selected to be a core client of BHP.
Rosy Blue New York achieved $200m in diamond jewelry sales.
Successful $100m stock securitization with rating A2/A. Acquisition of Diamond Cutters NV and its manufacturing operations in China.
Acquisition of factories in Armenia (Lori and Talin). Diamond manufacturing operations established in Russia. Rosy Blue New York exceeded $300m in diamond jewelry sales. Chinese presence established with new offices in Shanghai for diamond and jewelry distribution.
Licensing agreement signed with Vera Wang. Canadia Tristar joint venture created. Rosy Blue Fine established as the group's luxury high-end jewelry division in USA. ROSIBLU flagship jewelry brand launched in USA. Acquisition of Diamond SA-Monnickendam Limited's factory situated on the Premier mine. Celebration of 30 years Rosy Blue Antwerp Rosy Blue initiated organisation to promote natural color diamonds (NCDIA)
Successful renewal of $150m asset-backed securitization with rating P-1/F-1+ Intergold retail stores changed name to ORRA DTC Forevermark Program launched
Successful increase of stock securitization with rating A2/A (cfr. 2001) from $100m to $150m CanadaMark™ licensing agreement signed
B. Arunkumar & Co. founded and established by Mr Bhanuchandra Bhansali and Mr Arunkumar Mehta.
