Israel is well-known for being a first-class global diamond empire. Diamonds of every shape, color and clarity are available at the Israeli Diamonds exchange. From the traditional round brilliant diamond – the most classic and highly popular diamond cut – to colored diamonds of every hue of the rainbow and a wide variety of special cuts – Israel Diamond exchange have them all.

The round brilliant diamonds are known for their exceptional brilliance, having been cut according to proven mathematical theories that maximize the light through the top of the diamond, diamond and jewelry companies in Israel have a great reputation all over the world for their unique diamond cutting and polishing techniques.

Rare diamond cuts, referred to as fancy cuts in the diamond world, refer to any diamond cut other than the conventional round brilliant : emerald, baguette, square, triangular and more. The cut for any one diamond is chosen according to a number of factors, including the shape of the rough diamond before cutting, the carat weight of the diamond, as well as fashion trends and demand.

The heart of Israel's diamond district

The Israel Diamond Exchange district in Ramat Gan serves as the heart of Israels diamond sector, with lots of companies offering diamonds of every imaginable variety. Foreign nationals are welcome to purchase diamonds tax-free in Israel. Since the public is unable to enter the Israel Diamond Exchange without an invitation from a company that has offices there, it is appropriate to be in touch with one of the companies prior to your visit. You can get more information about these diamond companies on the Israel Diamond Institute’s website, or from the diamond and jewelry company index that describes what diamonds the company specializes in.

Each diamond purchase must pass the export process which takes place in the customs office within the diamond exchange complex. Once the procedure is finished, your diamond will be returned to you in a sealed envelope stamped by the Israeli customs department. You then have the choice of taking the diamond with you, or shipping it by any company.

Jewelry stores in abundance

The Israel Diamond Exchange district also offers a variety of Jewelry stores in the vicinity, which offer diamonds and gemstones set in exquisite, unique jewelry pieces. Some of these jewelry stores offer visitors tours of the Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Museum which is located within the diamond exchange complex.

The Diamonds museum, which hosts a permanent exhibit of diamonds, gems and jewelry, offers visitors an insight into the journey that the diamonds take from a distant diamond mine to the jewelry store in Israel. The interactive museum, suitable for both kids and adults, explains diamond grading, the various stages of diamond manufacturing, and includes a display of replicas of some of the most famous diamonds in the world.