Diamonds International Celebrates 30 Sparkling Years in Business
DI welcomes over 5 million cruisers to over 100 stores with exclusive watch and jewelry brands
NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Founded in 1988 with only one store, Diamonds International (DI) has expanded to over 100 locations welcoming over 5 million cruisers annually. Throughout its history, DI's core values have remained focused on providing a welcoming atmosphere while offering top brands at excellent prices.
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DI's Timeline:
1988: 1st store opens in St. Thomas
1991: DI opens stores in St. Maarten, Cozumel, Antigua, and Ketchikan
1997: A 30th store debuts in Mexico. Almod Diamonds Ltd. began manufacturing polished diamonds from rough
2001: Success in Mexico warrants expansion to Cabo San Lucas
2006: Almod Diamonds Ltd. granted Sightholder status with De Beers Group of Companies
2008: Almod Diamonds Ltd. adds another Sight with Namibia Trading Company, following the opening of a cutting/polishing factory for the patented Crown of Light diamond.
2010: Forevermark diamond brand is sold exclusively at DI across the Caribbean
2012: Almod Diamonds Ltd. creates a massive shipping center and jewelry warehouse in Florida
2016: 3rd factory opens in Ukraine. Luxury of Time by DI is launched in Orlando
2017: 10th anniversary of the Crown of Light diamond
2018: DI's 30th Anniversary
According to Albert Gad, CEO & President, "As a family owned business, we've never strayed from keeping our customer top priority in everything we do. We attribute the success of our proprietary brand, Crown of Light to consumer demands for that premium diamond—which often out-paces our supply. On our 30th Anniversary, we've recommitted ourselves to delivering what consumers demand--- the latest styles, top-brands and the widest array of goods at unparalleled prices they've come to expect."
- Cruisers consider DI to be a favorite destination list with designer brands like Tag Heuer, Gabriel & Co., and more.
- Exclusive brands like Crown of Light, Safi Kilima Tanzanite, Sara G and Gift satisfy all budgets and tastes.
Visit DI's sister stores; Tanzanite International, DI Watch & Design, Luxury of Time by DI to explore all their offerings.
About Diamonds International:
Established in 1988, Diamonds International (DI) is the largest tax & duty-free watch and jewelry retailer in the Caribbean. With over 100 retail locations across 27 ports including Caribbean countries, Florida, Mexico and Alaska, DI serves millions of tourists and cruise ship passengers annually with an unrivaled selection of certified loose diamonds, rare gemstones, designer jewelry and timepiece brands. DI is the exclusive retailer of the US-patented Crown of Light diamond and rare Safi Kilima Tanzanite brands. Staff engagement, customer experience, and brand variety are the fundamental pillars DI abides by – including their support for ethical mine-to-market practices. Almod Diamonds Ltd. is the manufacturing affiliate of DI and its sister stores Tanzanite International and DI Watch & Design. For more than 30 years, DI remains a privately-held and family-run business with corporate offices in New York's prestigious diamond district and Miami, known as a top home cruise port destination worldwide.
SOURCE Diamonds International
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