Where is Diamonds Direct headquarters?
Diamonds Direct, founded in 1995 is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina and has one of the nation’s largest selections of fine jewelry and diamonds at the lowest prices guaranteed anywhere in the United States.
Does Diamonds Direct negotiate?
Direct diamond importers can offer lower prices than other jewelry stores because we buy from the original supplier and there is no middleman markup. We can offer a richer selection of diamonds and shapes that may be harder to find at your local jeweler.
How many locations does diamond Direct have?
19 locations
Today, Diamonds Direct is one of America’s largest and most successful jewelry companies with 19 locations in the U.S. Each location offers loose and mounted diamonds, a multitude of engagement ring mountings by America’s top designers, diamond and gemstone fashion jewelry, wedding bands, pearls and much more.
Who is the owner of diamond Direct?
Blackstone Group
Diamonds Direct is currently owned by private-equity firm Blackstone Group (NYSE: BX), which purchased the company in 2015 for an undisclosed amount. Diamonds Direct was founded in 1995 in Charlotte. It now has 22 locations in 13 states, as well as an online presence.
Does diamonds direct ever have sales?
It only happens a couple of times a year, and this one happens to be perfectly timed for holiday gifting, Christmas or New Year’s Eve engagements and new seasonal sparkle.
Does Diamonds Direct do free cleanings?
Diamonds Direct will perform a basic cleaning and inspection on your jewelry free of charge. If stones fall out during a basic cleaning, there is a resetting fee. Additional charges to repair and replace the cause (i.e. unsuitable prongs, broken stone) will also apply.
Did Jared buy Diamonds Direct?
A well-known Charlotte jeweler is being bought by the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry, Signet Jewelers. Diamonds Direct will join Signet’s other stores, including Kay, Zales and Jared. The acquisition, a $490-million, all cash transaction, is expected to close by January, according to Signet.
Was Diamonds Direct sold?
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Signet Jewelers Limited (“Signet”) (NYSE:SIG), the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry, today announced that it has finalized its acquisition of Diamonds Direct USA Inc. (“Diamonds Direct”) for $490 million1 in cash.
Does Blue Nile sell fake diamonds?
Blue Nile does not sell loose lab-grown diamonds. Every loose diamond on our site is a natural diamond.
Are Blue Nile diamonds worth it?
Blue Nile diamonds are absolutely legit. But because they cost less than diamonds at brick-and-mortar retailers, it’s understandable how someone shopping for a diamond might be skeptical. The price difference is all in the business model.
What’s the cheapest diamond?
What are the least expensive/most affordable diamond Cuts? Carat-per-carat, emerald and Asscher cuts are the least expensive. Because they are step-cut, there is less waste when these diamonds are cut off of the rough stone, which is going to cost the same no matter how it gets cut.