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Historians say
Commissioned by Jai Singh II at the city's foundation, and identified by GIA as the point at which Jaipur's gem and jewellery industry began. Lapidaries settled in the district that became Johari Bazaar.
Historians say
The jewellers' market - the name means exactly that - and one of the oldest markets in the city. Precious and semi-precious stones, kundan and meenakari work, leheriya and gota saris. It is still full of small workshops as well as showrooms.