About Global Diamond Traders "GDT"
"from the earth to your hand"
Our Story
Founded in 2010, Global Diamond Traders has been providing high-quality diamonds to customers all over the world. Our team of skilled artisans creates masterpieces with care and precision, ensuring that every couple receives a ring that is as unique and special as their love.
The Journey
One of the main reasons why diamonds are so valuable and expensive is because of the process and time it takes to finally reach the shelves.
Putting the formation period aside (which is obviously a million years) diamonds still have to go through a lengthy course before you can buy it from a retail store.
Exploration
Just like the name suggests, this step involves “exploring” different locations where diamonds can be found.
One such exotic location that produces the majority of the world’s diamond ores is South Africa.
Apart from that, there are many locations around the world that supply diamonds such as Australia, Botswana, Canada, Congo, Namibia, and Russia.
Kimberlite & Lamproite
Kimberlite and Lamproite pipes are openings on the Earth surface which are formed due to the powerful volcanic activities. Anytime a volcanic activity occurs, diamonds and other rare minerals (including kimberlite) are forced up to the surface of the Earth. Then the diamonds settle back to the kimberlite rocks in those pipes which makes it a host for diamonds.
Mining
Upon finding the best location where high-quality rough diamonds are in abundance, we move on to mining. Keep in mind that no matter what type of mining is done to extract diamonds, the priority is carrying it out ethically and responsibly.
Types of Mining
There are various ways to mine a diamond:
- Alluvial Mining : Diamonds are extracted from sand or gravel
- Marine Mining: Conducted to extract minerals along the banks of a river, shoreline or an ocean bed.
- Open-pit mining: Large surface excavation
- Underground Mining: For deeper pipes that are economically less feasible.
Top Mines
The world’s top diamond mines are Aikhal Diamond Mine, Catoca Diamond Mine, Ekati Diamond Mine, Jwaneng Diamond Mine, Lomonosov Diamond Mine, Mir Diamond Mine, Nyurba Diamond Mine, Orapa Diamond Mine, Udachny Diamond Mine, and Venetia Diamond Mine, etc.
Sorting
It is the process of sorting diamonds according to their size, shape, quality and color. The mining companies will now put these rough diamonds up for sale via different channels.
Primary sales often occur through the sight-holder system in which a selected group of verified buyers who are generally the world’s best and financially stable diamond companies are allowed to purchase rough diamonds for sale.
Selection
At Global Diamond Traders, we use only the finest materials and the latest techniques to create beautiful and durable wedding rings. From the initial design to the final polish, our team works tirelessly to ensure that every ring meets our high standards of quality and craftsmanship.
Manufacturing
Depending on what level of technology and expertise has been used to manufacture the rough diamonds, the final price and value of diamonds is determined.
Generally a diamond is manufactured in 5 basic steps which involves planning, cleaving, bruting, polishing and inspecting. However,every diamond manufacturer has its own way of doing this and it impacts the final product.
Wholesaling
The diamond is cut, sparkling and ready to be set into jewelry pieces and at this stage, diamond wholesalers and manufacturers will put up loose diamonds for sale which are then bought by various retailers or jewelry manufacturers all around the world.
Our Collection
We offer a wide variety of wedding rings to suit every style and budget. From classic and timeless designs to modern and unique styles, we have a ring that will perfectly symbolize your love and commitment.
The retailers can now finally put diamonds for sale which are set in beautiful jewelry. Customers are spoiled for choices with the range of design and quality that is offered to them.
As an end-customer you only see the final piece of jewelry displayed in a retail store but now you know how long it took to reach you and the exhausting journey the diamond has had.