Accreditations
Our Team are Gemological Institute of America qualified.
Memberships
Dubai Diamond Exchange
Dubai Chamber of
Commerce & Industry
Testimonials
Client Testimonials
"We wanted what we considered to be the perfect diamond for us at the price we had in mind, with the confidence & assurance that we were getting exactly that, or even better. For that we needed the help & guidance from someone like Mr Ashraf Ahmed. Working with Dubai Diamonds was great. They are professional, sincere, efficient, confidence inspiring and extremely competent and skilful. They treat customers with total understanding and empathy. We would definitely recommend Dubai Diamonds and already have to a number of friends & family."
Ms Tahmina Noon, Dubai, UAE (Jan 2012)
"I chose to purchase from Dubai Diamonds as I was very impressed with the high level of service and support. The options and advice given were a fantastic help and the overall experience of working with Dubai Diamonds was outstanding. I have already recommended Dubai Diamonds to my friends and family and will continue to do so."
Mr Andrew Whiffen, Dubai, UAE (Jan 2012)
"I was initially very reluctant to buy diamonds from the local retailers. However having spoken at great lengths with Ashraf who was very helpful, knowledgeable and not pushy I then proceeded to make a small purchase which was delivered on time and was exactly what I paid for. Since then I have made 3 other purchases and again received exactly what I was promised. Dubai Diamonds are reputable and actually care about their clients."
Marta, Deyaar
"Dubai Diamonds has the best bespoke website I have seen in Dubai. The information and advice was great, and they also have excellent support on the phone for any queries. Friendly, efficient, and best of all great value. I would thoroughly recommend Dubai Diamonds to anyone in the market for a diamond solitaire....."
Ashot Ahmed
"I recently bought my wife a pair of diamond earrings. I was delighted with the price and service we received plus the quality of the earrings, which relatively speaking, were excellent value for money. Delivery was via their driver and car - secure and fast. We live in the Ranches! They were also very polite and professional to deal with and I would definitely recommend them to anyone."
Chromatidis Anatolios
"Very easy to deal with. Would use again for without hesitation. Seriously a great team and always ready to talk amd inform the customer. Great people to deal with for diamonds"
Boris Senchenko
Clarity
The clarity of a diamond refers to the amount of visible flaws in the diamond. The fewer the visible flaws, the more expensive the diamond.
| Less Flaws = More Expensive |
Flaws that are visible on the surface of the diamond are called blemishes. Flaws that are visible inside the diamond are called inclusions.
NB: Stones are what diamonds are called within the diamond trade.
A loupe is a small magnifying glass that is held up to the eye.
There are many terms used to describe the types of flaws that can occur in diamonds. Some of common ones are:
Crystal (internal)
A crystal is any mineral crystal that is enclosed by the diamond. They can also occur on the surface of a diamond. They can be any size, shape or colour but the most common ones appear like a small clear bubble to the naked eye. They are sometimes referred to as "carbons”, “carbon spots” or “bubbles”.
Feathers (internal)
A feather is any type of break or fracture in a diamond. They often have a feather-like appearance, hence the name. A heavy knock to the diamond can make them larger.
Pinpoints (internal)
A pinpoint is a type of crystal that is very small and cannot be seen by the naked eye, only with a 10x or greater magnification.
Clouds (internal)
A cloud is a very tightly packed group of pinpoints that looks like a cloud under 10x magnification.
Abrasion (external)
An abrasion is a series of very small nicks or chips on the surface of a diamond, usually along a facet line. These are caused by wear and tear when diamonds are not stored carefully with other diamonds (as only diamond can scratch diamond).
For a more detailed coverage of the various types of flaws, including photos, please visit:
http://www.diamondsourceva.com/Education/Clarity/diamonds-inclusions-blemishes.asp
Each time you view a diamond, have the jeweller show you the flaw diagram on the laboratory certificate and ask him to point out these flaws on the diamond itself. If the diamond has good clarity it may be difficult to see these flaws but persevere, once you have seen the most common types of flaw once, it will become easier to find them on other diamonds.
Tips on Diamond Clarity
When assessing a diamond’s clarity:
- ALWAYS use at least a 10x magnification eyepiece (known as a loupe in the industry). If you use a lower magnification you may not pick up all of the important flaws in the diamond.
- Always view the diamond un-mounted. If the diamond is already mounted in a ring, the mounting claws and the mounting itself may obscure any flaws.
- Always buy a diamond with an independent laboratory certificate. The flaw diagram on the laboratory certificate will be marked with the locations of the flaws that were identified when the grading was performed. The flaws are a great distinguishing feature of each individual diamond. They can be a good means of assuring yourself that the diamond you are viewing is actually the same diamond that is graded on the laboratory certificate, and that a "switch” of diamonds hasn’t taken place.
Get Specific Diamond(s) Price Quote
Dubai Diamonds deals in solitaire diamonds in almost every size and shape imaginable. At any one time we have more than 2,000+ diamonds in stock, with our cutting and polishing facilities sending us new stock two times a week. Simply select all of the specifications that you want below, and we will come back to you quickly with the specific diamonds and prices from our stock.
OR if you are pushed for time, simply click on the email below and add your requirements: Sales@Dubai-Diamonds.com
Why Use Us?
* Team is GIA certified.
* 2,000+ diamonds in stock.
* Pay wholesale, not retail.
* From 0.20 cts to 20 cts.
* We supply 350+ jewellers.
* Track record - since 1984.
Who We Are
Dubai Diamonds' Managing Director Ashraf Ahmed
In The Media
The National newspaper published an article about Dubai Diamonds' Ashraf Ahmed on March 10th 2012:
