Hi
Did you know that diamonds are actually free??
No?? Yes they are, unless they get to be in the posession of people,..Miners, Cutters and Dealers,...Retailers,..
Do you see what I mean? Before you put the finished product on your finger there are at least 10 people that have profited on it! This does not include the governments charging all kinds of taxes on it in any level of sale!
There are not many diamond mines in the World ,.. Africa, Russia and Canada are known as producers of top gem quality diamonds,..
Sure they are Diamond mines in other parts of the world, in Australia and South America, just the quality is not the same and if the quality reaches Gem they are more expensive,... I know in the Argile mines of Australia are found the finest Champagne Yellow and Pink diamonds,...but smaller percentage of colorless gems,...
There are plenty of gem quality diamonds on the world's market to satisfy those who appreciates them,...
The largest market is in Europe and USA with wholesale and cutting centers in Antwerp Belgium and New York City. The New York Diamond district is considered the most active in the World with direct contacts with cutting factories in Israel, Russia and Belgium
Why Am I telling you this? If you wish to acquire diamond with the highest possible discount from Rapaport prices, you need to eliminate as many middle man and taxes as possible and take advantage of free trade agreements betweem USA, Israel, Russia and Canada. Buy direct from the cutter or the next level, the distributor/wholesaler. Therefore the best price in the World can be obtained either directly in Russia , Israel, or NYC. Why?
Canada is charging extra tax when buying in Canada and so does Belgium.
The NY market being so active and having so much buying power and ability to control the World's largest diamond sales has been able to deliver the Best price for diamonds possible.
Diamonds are being cut also in differnt parts of the world due to cheapper labour . There are cutting houses in Thailand, Vietnam, China, and India . Theese cuts are not as well appreciated as the Israeli, Russian or Belgian that are far more superior from the orhers and vey much in line with our standards.
So All you need to do is Find a seller in NYC that is tied directly with any of the three best producers and work out a deal!
My recomandation is ALWAYS the Russian cut and since the Israeli cutters are mostly Russian emigrants, Israel is also producing equaly good cuts!
Belgian cut is traditionaly beautifully done and polished and it has a the traditional character!
I hope this helps
George
GLE Gem Imports