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H M Sultan Mohideen | |
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| Born | 31 October 1959 |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, philanthropist, educationist |
| Known for | Founder Sultan Gems & Fine Jewellery Founder Madras Gem Institute Founder Gem Museum of India Vice President Indian Jewellery Forum President Chennai Jewelers Association |
| Spouse | Alavia |
| Children | Yasir Sultan and Rashan Sultan |
| Awards | Icon of Tamil Nadu by Times of India |
H M Sultan Mohideen (born October 31, 1959) is a prominent Indian businessman and gemologist known for his significant contributions to the gems and jewellery industry. He holds a B.Sc. in Chemistry and multiple qualifications from the Gemological Institute of America, including Graduate Gemologist and Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain. Mohideen founded Sultan Gems & Fine Jewellery and established the Madras Gem Institute, the first gemological institute in South India. He also initiated India's first Gem Museum in 2018 and has held leadership roles in various industry associations, advocating for the advancement of gemology in India.
Early life
[edit]H M Sultan Mohideen completed his education with notable achievements, earning a B.Sc. in Chemistry from University of Madras in 1980, where he graduated with distinction. In 1982, he obtained a Diploma in Gemstone Cutting from the Gemstone Artisan Training School, ranking first and receiving a Merit Certificate from the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council. He furthered his studies by becoming a Graduate Gemologist at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in Los Angeles in 1983, also ranking first. In 1984, he became a Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain and acquired additional diplomas in jewellery retailing and creative jewellery display from GIA.
Business career
[edit]H M Sultan Mohideen is a prominent figure in the gems and jewellery industry, known for his extensive contributions through various enterprises. He founded Sultan Gems & Fine Jewellery, which specializes in designing, manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing, exporting, and importing gems and jewellery. In 1983, he established the Madras Gem Institute (MGI), the first gemological institute in South India, which provides gem and jewellery testing, certification, and evaluation services. MGI also offers consultancy in mining, processing, and marketing of gems and minerals. As an approved valuer for the Ministry of Finance (India), Mohideen has played a crucial role in the industry. Additionally, he founded India's first Gem Museum in 2018, which features an extensive collection of over 580 varieties of gems and minerals. Through his leadership in various industry associations, he has been a strong advocate for the advancement of gemology in India.
Businesses
[edit]Apart from founding Sultan Gems & Fine Jewellery, H M Sultan Mohideen has founded two institutions to further the study and understanding of gems and jewellery in India.
Associations
[edit]Sultan Mohideen is active participant in various national and local Jewellery associations and bodies. Below are some of them
- Vice President, Indian Jewellery Forum
- President, Chennai Jewellery Association[1][2]
- Vice President, Madras Jewellers & Diamond Merchant Association till 2015
- Governing Council Member, Gemological Institute of America, Tamil Nadu Chapter
Memberships
[edit]- Life Member & Zonal Committee Member of Gem & Jewellery Council of India
- Fellow of the Forum of Indian Gemologists
Awards and honours
[edit]The The Times of India honoured H.M. Sultan Mohideen with the ‘Icons of Tamil Nadu’ Award for excellence in the field of gems and jewellery on 23rd October 2023. The award was presented by Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, Minister for School Education, Government of Tamil Nadu.[3]
He was the Guest of Honour at Thailand Gems and Jewellery Fair 2023, Bangkok[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (22 January 2023). "Chennai Jewellers' Association gets new president". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ IN, FashionNetwork com. "Chennai Jewellers Association elects H.M. Sultan Mohideen as new president". FashionNetwork.com. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ GJEPC (25 October 2021). "Chennai Jeweller H.M. Sultan Mohideen Gets TOI's 'Icons of Tamil Nadu' Award". Solitaire International jewellery magazine - India’s Best B2B gem and jewellery magazine. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ "Vol 3 ISSUE 2". SVAR Events & Media Network. Retrieved 23 October 2024.