ISGJ Jewellery College and diamond technology company Lexus SoftMac have collaborated to create a 10.07-carat premium brown diamond sculpture depicting the side profile of Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi. The custom-crafted piece was conceived in recognition of Sanghavi’s contribution to Gujarat’s development and his support for the diamond industry.

Developed over nearly four months, the project combined digital design, facial mapping and precision manufacturing techniques. ISGJ Jewellery College handled the conceptualization, source-image analysis, facial mapping and 3D planning, while Lexus SoftMac executed the cutting, polishing and production of the diamond sculpture. According to the organizations, the process aimed to create a recognizable facial replica while maintaining diamond yield, visual aesthetics and optical performance.

The finished sculpture uses the natural brown colour of the diamond to accentuate the contours and definition of the side-profile portrait. The project demonstrates the use of digital modelling and specialized planning in transforming photographs into customized diamond artworks.

Kalpesh Desai, CEO of ISGJ Jewellery College, said, “The project demonstrated how design innovation, technology and craftsmanship can converge to create entirely new forms of diamond artistry.”

“Creating a facial replica in diamond is an exceptionally complex process that requires extensive planning, digital modelling and artistic interpretation. Our team worked on source-image mapping, profile analysis and photorealistic simulations to develop a design that would accurately capture Harsh Sanghavi’s profile while remaining true to the characteristics of the diamond. The objective was not only to create a recognizable likeness, but also to demonstrate the capabilities of the Indian Jewellery and diamond industry in pushing the boundaries of innovation. This project reflects how modern technology can transform a concept and a photograph into a unique diamond artwork,” he added.

Utpal Mistry, Founder & Director of Lexus SoftMac, said, “I was working on a diamond sculpture inspired by the with Lord Krishna’s face, and it inspired the idea of creating a similar tribute for Harsh Sanghavi, whom we regard as the diamond of the state because of his contribution to Gujarat and his support for the diamond industry. Converting a design concept and 3D model into a finished diamond portrait requires extremely high levels of precision in planning and cutting. It is a highly complex process involving advanced technology and meticulous execution. The final result exceeded our expectations and bears a remarkable resemblance to Harsh Sanghavi. We were delighted by his response when we presented this unique creation to him.”

The organizations stated that the sculpture illustrates the ability of the diamond industry to transform digital concepts into bespoke diamond creations suitable for presentation, exhibition and collection. They also described the project as an example of Surat’s capabilities in advanced diamond manufacturing and technology-driven craftsmanship.