– Gopaul’s Jewellery has been producing unique pieces for four generations
Proven to be unwavering against the test of time, and resilient through numerous challenges across four generations, Gopaul’s Jewellery has stood as a symbol of Guyanese craftsmanship since its establishment in 1932.
Now a certified business, it continues to create unique gold jewellery for clients in Guyana and abroad.
Now, some 93 years after, Rampersaud Gopaul, the current owner of the business, explained that the family-owned enterprise, located at 42 Richmond, Essequibo Coast, Region Two, has been passed down through generations, preserving both tradition and excellence under the stewardship of Gopaul.
“Each successive generation has expanded the business gradually, while maintaining the same age-old trust, quality and customer satisfaction enjoyed to this day,” Gopaul reflected.
Gopaul’s Jewellery displays its GNBS 2024 recertification
In June 2023, the business successfully attained certification from the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) based on the requirements of National Standard GYS 50: 2022, Specification of Gold Articles, indicating that their 12 Karat and 14 Karat jewellery are compliant.
Gopaul noted that he decided to apply to be a part of the certification programme to increase customers’ trust.
According to him, customer’s trust and confidence in a body that enforces and holds the standard of products, is crucial and recognisable for expansion; hence, Gopaul’s Jewellery becoming certified.
Gold jewellery crafted by Gopaul’s Jewellery
He also noted that the application process was straightforward, with excellent professional guidance from the GNBS team.
“Since the certification, there has been greater customer trust/confidence in our products along with greater recognition and even though quality has been instilled through the generations before, we will continue to proudly commit to the prescribed standards as required,” Gopaul said.
“We are exceptionally proud to be the only certified gold jeweller on the Essequibo Coast,” he added.
By certifying gold articles under GNBS Product Certification Scheme, goldsmiths and jewellers are able to provide third party assurance of the quality of their gold jewellery.
This certification permits the use of the National Standards Mark on gold articles as a marketing tool for a competitive edge over other manufacturers.
Further, it ensures consumer confidence with respect to quality and reliability, reduces risk of legal actions on businesses, and contributes to a positive outlook for the sector.
Gopaul encouraged other companies to apply and get certified by the GNBS. “We definitely recommend others to come on board with GNBS because honesty, customer trust & satisfaction are highly respectable traits that businesses should proudly exude and GNBS makes this possible,” he said.
Being one of six gold jewellers currently certified, Gopaul’s Jewellery specialises in traditional and modern custom-made jewellery pieces with and without precious/non-precious stones including earrings, bracelets, rings, chains, wedding sets and engagement sets.
In addition to gold jewellery, the GNBS also certifies PVC pipes, concrete hollow blocks, fibreglass bathtubs and shower units according to the requirements of the respective National Standards which outlines the requisite testing parameters to ensure product consistency and quality.
