1844
The Beginning of the Legacy
In Sardarsheher, Sri Nolchand Dugar laid the foundation of the family’s jewelry legacy, beginning a tradition of craftsmanship and trust that would continue across generations.
1869
Jewellery for Royal Households
Sri Manakchand Dugar travelled across Rajasthan, visiting prominent Rajputana households and creating jewelry for royal families, including Maharaja Ratan Singh.
1894
The Art of Meenakari
Continuing the family’s travels across Rajasthan, Sri Govind Singh Dugar worked closely with skilled artisans and brought the intricate tradition of Meenakari into the family’s jewelry craftsmanship.
1919
Through Changing India
As India’s independence movement gathered momentum, Sri Moolchand Dugar carried the family legacy forward through a period of immense social and cultural change.
1950
A New Home in Calcutta
Sri Poonamchand Dugar brought generations of jewelry expertise to Calcutta, establishing new relationships while preserving the family’s traditions and craftsmanship.
1985
The First Retail Chapter
With Sri Prasanna Dugar, the family entered organised jewelry retail through the first ever workshop at Vardaan Market, marking an important evolution from a private legacy to a retail presence.
2009
Imperial Arrives in Siliguri
Under Sri Harshvardhan Dugar, Imperial expanded to Siliguri, introducing the family’s heritage and fine jewelry expertise to a new city.
2010
Imperial comes to City Centre 1
Sri Harshvardhan Dugar continued Imperial’s expansion with its presence at City Centre 1 in Kolkata, strengthening the brand’s growing retail
2011
The Kanpur Chapter
Sri Harshvardhan Dugar took Imperial beyond Bengal with its expansion into Kanpur, bringing the family’s jewelry legacy to a new market.
2014
A Landmark Flagship
Under Sri Harshvardhan Dugar, Imperial opened its landmark Elgin Road presence, inaugurated by Dia Mirza, marking a defining moment in the brand's retails journey.
2026
A Legacy Reimagined
Imperial Heritage and Shield & Co. mark a new chapter in the Dugar legacy, bringing natural and lab-grown diamond jewellery into two distinct worlds of fine craftsmanship