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Surat was India's most prosperous port and ancient trading center in the 17th and 18th century. Surat is renowned for its weaving Industry. It's silk, cotton and gold & silver-worked-brocade saris. Today, Surat is a major industrial center with many textile mills. It is ... an important diamond-cutting center too. Surat is located on the bank of river Tapi.
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The growth of Bombay and decline of Surat were simultaneous. Now, Surat no longer retains its importance as a seaport. However, it continues to be an important industrial centre of manufacture of textiles, chemicals, gold and silver works, and processing of diamonds.
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If you are truly passionate about diamonds, you can not do without a Surat diamond piece--- a rare blend of tradition and contemporary. So head to Surat to grab some really interesting piece for a surprisingly low price and add more value to your timeless collection.
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