Loose Diamonds Retailer Aliya Diamonds Launches Quality Diamond Website Store
Aliya Loose Diamonds Ltd. announced today the official launch of its online Web E-commerce loose diamonds and diamond jewelry retail store. AliyaDiamonds. com is now offering consumers and the wholesale loose diamond industry market from New York, Chicago and Los Angles to London, Tel Aviv and Paris a unique Internet shopping experience in a secure environment.
Tel Aviv (PRWEB) December 3, 2005
Aliya Loose Diamonds Ltd. announced today the official launch of its online Web E-commerce loose diamonds and diamond jewelry retail store. AliyaDiamonds. com is now offering consumers and the wholesale loose diamond industry market from New York, Chicago and Los Angles to London, Tel Aviv and Paris a unique Internet shopping experience in a secure environment.
Both wholesale and retail customers in North America, Europe, South America, Africa and Asia seeking beautiful, quality loose diamonds pieces are now clicks away from the loose diamonds, classic jewelry and young, fun pieces that make AliyaDiamonds. com the diverse e-commerce business retail outlet offering jewelry that has been omitted from the market place.
The universal appeal of a convenient, secure, unique diamond shopping experience has already registered with many long time Aliya Diamonds customers. Founded by industry veteran Joseph Bronner in the 1950's and now controlled by his son Moshe Bronner and partner Dr. Yoram Katz. The reason for creating Aliya Diamonds Ltd. was simple: offer customers the world's most unique quality diamonds, coupled with the highest quality fine diamond jewelry at an extraordinary value and make it all available online.
"With consumers becoming more sophisticated in the way they shop for loose diamonds and jewelry, one can't afford to shy away from the Internet these days. Aliya Diamonds recognizes this changing trend and has taken the opportunity to service those global consumers," says Bronner.
The initial launch of the Aliya Diamonds Collection and AliyaDiamonds. com features a wide selection of loose fancy colored and white diamonds, ranging in carat weight from 1.00 - 20.00ct and diamond jewelry which features 5.00 - 40.00ct diamond arranged necklaces and bracelets. Furthermore Aliya Loose Diamonds will continue to sell its immensely popular "Hearts of Diamonds" and "Bottle of Love" necklaces and pendants, which have been perfect gift ideas for special occasions. These are available in; 0.50ct, 0.75ct or 1.00ct weights.
Launching in Q1 2006, AliyaDiamonds. com will further enhance its shopping experience to Diamond jewelry and Timepieces. This will include smaller carat weight diamond necklaces, bracelets, earrings and casual and formal watches.
Before purchasing a diamond or sets of loose diamonds Aliyah Loose Diamonds suggests that the consumer first learn and appreciate both the history and the criteria to buy diamonds. Incorporated inside the home page of the Aliya Diamonds Website is a brief one minute diamond consumer education section, which covers the basic knowledge needed for understanding the 4 c's - cut, clarity, color and carat weight.
Diamond is one of the two best known forms (or allotropes) of carbon, whose hardness and high dispersion of light makes it useful for industrial applications and jewelry (the other equally well known allotrope is graphite).
Diamonds are specifically renowned as a mineral with superlative physical qualities - they make excellent abrasives because they can only be scratched by other diamonds, which also means they hold a polish extremely well and retain luster. About 130 million carats (26,000 kg) are mined annually, with a total value of nearly USD $9 billion.
The name "diamond" derives from the ancient Greek adamas ("impossible to tame"). They have been treasured as gems since their use as religious icons in India at least 2,500 years ago-and usage in drill bits and engraving tools also dates to early human history. Popularity of diamonds has risen since the 19th century because of improved cutting and polishing techniques, and they are commonly judged by the "four Cs": carat, clarity, color, and cut.
Nearly four times the mass of natural diamonds are produced as synthetic diamond each year, though these are typically classified with poor-quality specimens that are suitable only for industrial-grade use. Most natural diamonds originate from central and southern Africa, although significant sources of the mineral have been discovered in Canada, Russia, Brazil, and Australia. They are generally mined from volcanic pipes, which are deep in the Earth where the high pressure and temperature enables the formation of the crystals. The mining and distribution of natural diamonds are subjects of frequent controversy-such as with concerns over the sale of conflict diamonds by African paramilitary groups.
Diamond clarity is a quality of diamonds relating to the existence and visual appearance of internal defects of a diamond called inclusions, and surface defects called blemishes. Clarity is one of the four Cs of diamond grading, the others being carat, color, and cut. Inclusions may be crystals of a foreign material or another diamond crystal, or structural imperfections such as tiny cracks that can appear whitish or cloudy. The number, size, color, relative location, orientation, and visibility of inclusions can all affect the relative clarity of a diamond. A clarity grade is assigned based on the overall appearance of the stone under 10x magnification. Most inclusions present in gem-quality diamonds do not affect the diamonds' performance or structural integrity. However, large clouds can affect a diamond's ability to transmit and scatter light. Large cracks close to or breaking the surface may reduce a diamond's resistance to fracture.
Diamonds with higher clarity grades are more valued, with the exceedingly rare "flawless" graded diamond fetching the highest price. However, minor inclusions or blemishes are sometimes considered to have some value, as they can be used as unique identifying marks analogous to fingerprints. In addition, as synthetic diamond technology improves and distinguishing between natural and synthetic diamonds becomes more difficult, inclusions or blemishes can be used as proof of natural origin.
From myths about valleys of diamonds protected by snakes, to the production of millions of carats in rough diamonds each year, the history of diamonds is one of mystical power, beauty and commercial expertise. The first recorded history of the diamond dates back some 3,000 years to India, where it is likely that diamonds were first valued for their ability to refract light. In those days, the diamond was used in two ways-for decorative purposes, and as a talisman to ward off evil or provide protection in battle.
The diamond was also used for some time as medical aid. One anecdote, written during the Dark Ages by St. Hildegarde, relates how a diamond held in the hand while making a sign of the cross would heal wounds and cure illnesses.
Diamonds were also ingested in the hope of curing sickness. During the early Middle Ages, Pope Clement unsuccessfully used this treatment in a bid to aid his recovery. During the Middle Ages more attention was paid to the worth of diamonds, rather than the mystical powers surrounding them. Due to the heightened public awareness of the value of diamonds, mine owners perpetuated myths that diamonds were poisonous. This was to prevent the mineworkers swallowing the diamonds in an attempt to smuggle them out of the mines.
The popularity of diamonds surged during the Middle Ages, with the discovery of many large and famous stones in India, such as the Koh-I-Noor and the Blue Hope. Today India maintains the foremost diamond polishing industry in the world. As the Indian diamond supply dwindled, smaller finds occurred in Borneo and Brazil, but these were not sufficient to meet the ever-increasing demand for diamonds.
The mid-nineteenth century discovery of diamonds near the Orange River in South Africa sparked the world's biggest diamond rush, and helped to satiate the world's increasing appetite for diamonds. During the mid-nineteenth century, diamonds were also being discovered in eastern Australia. However, it was not until late 1970's, after seven years of earnest searching, that Australia's alleged potential as a diamond producer was validated.
On October 2nd 1979, geologists found the Argyle pipe near Lake Argyle: the richest diamond deposit in the world. Since then, Argyle has become the world's largest volume producer of diamonds, and alone is responsible for producing over a third of the world's diamonds every year. Today most loose diamonds move from their birth place in South Africa to Israel where they are cut and then move onto Brussels and New York - the two largest market places for loose diamonds.
With the advent of the Internet and online stores such as Aliyah, buying a loose diamond becomes a more convenient experience, being able to compare shapes, sizes, color and prices over the Internet. Aliya Loose Diamonds is based in Ramat Gan, Israel, a suburb of Tel Aviv, with offices in Los Angeles, New York and Southeast Asia..
Aliya loose diamonds is a member of the the Association of Diamond Industry Owners in Israel. "The Association of Diamond Industry Owners in Israel Limited" was the name of the organization founded by Oved Ben Ami, which was registered as an association in 1944. At the time, there were 33 factories in Palestine, and 21 were involved in founding the association. The central role of the association at that time was to organize the industry and to obtain rough. All rough diamonds imported to Palestine by the CSO reached the association.
In addition, the owners' association also negotiated with the four labor unions operating in Palestine at the time, to obtain a collective agreement regarding work in the diamond industry. Oved Ben Ami was responsible for relations with the British governors in Palestine, a very important role: without the aid of the British government, the diamond industry in Palestine simply could not exist. Ben Ami's thus played a crucial official role in the industry. Several times, he risked his life traveling to London, via Egypt and Lebanon, to promote its interests. In that period the British were supportive of the Palestine diamond industry.
The number of employees increased and the income was considerable. Because there was no income tax (it was instituted in 1944), all revenue was net income. During the war, the diamond industry became a tremendous economic lever. In 1946, the association participated in the first world diamond congress, held in Antwerp. Oved Ben Ami and Chaim Danieli represented the Israel diamond industry. In 1950, due to De Beers' decision to supply rough directly to its customers, and because of structural changes in the association, Oved Ben Ami resigned from the industry. The members reorganized in a new organization: The Union of Diamond Polishing Plants, which changed its name in 1959 to the Diamond Manufacturers Association.
In early December 1967, an agreement on a full merger was signed between the Israel Association of Diamond Industry Owners and the Israel Union of Diamond Polishing Plants. The reason cited was that "the organizational split in the diamond industry was detrimental to the essential interests of the diamond manufacturers." In 1993, the industry was further unified. KIDUM - The Association for the Advancement of Diamond Manufacturing - merged with the Israel Diamond Manufacturers Association.
Thus after 14 years, KIDUM, which was initially established to promote the interests of small manufacturers, ceased to operate. Today, the IsDMA is the sole representative of all manufacturers.
Israel is one of the world's leading diamond manufacturing and trading centers, selling to numerous markets over the world. Israel sold over $6.3 billion worth of polished diamonds in 2004 for the following main reasons. Half of all gem quality diamonds sold around the world is coming 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.
Buying in Israel is safe and convenient - the Diamond Exchange complex is a virtual citadel, where diamonds are traded in complete security. Israeli diamantaires are reliable, flexible and gear themselves to clients' needs. Israel leads the world diamond industry in innovating new cuts.
AliyaDiamonds. com offers consumers and opportunity to purchase unique quality diamonds at prices lower than 'The Rappaport List Price' directly on its website. With competitive shipping and a "satisfaction guaranteed or your money back," return policy, it's clear why AliyaDiamonds. com is well on it's way to becoming the premiere Internet retailer for all diamond needs.
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