Diamonds in Israel

Israel's diamond exchange is the worlds leading diamond exporter of polished diamonds. Approximately half of the world's gem quality diamonds come from Israeli manufacturers and can be found in the most beautiful brand name diamond jewelry sold worldwide.

Israeli diamond polishing factories, are of the most advanced in the world, and are equipped with sophisticated polishing and processing technologies, most of which were developed in Israel. A highly qualified workforce, employing advanced technologies, places the Israeli industry in a leading global position.

Emphasizing on state of the art technology, a highly trained workforce and the integration of second and third generations in the business - Israel's diamond industry maintains its leading status in the world arena.

Here are some of the reasons that Israel sold over $6.3 billion worth of polished diamonds in 2004:

▪ Half of all gem quality diamonds sold around the world comes from Israel.
▪ Israel is the largest consumer of rough diamonds in the world.
▪ Israel produces high quality diamonds, based on expert craftsmanship combined with innovative technology.
▪ From lasers to robotics, Israel is at the forefront of technological advances in diamond manufacture.
▪ The Israel Diamond Exchange is the largest in the world, offering the greatest selection of diamonds under one roof.