What is a Diamond?
Diamond is a solid form of the element carbon with its atoms arranged in a crystal structure called diamond cubic
Where Can I Buy Diamonds In South Africa?
Diamond Corporation, SA ®
Address: 4 Daventry St, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria, 0081, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 87 700 1219
The Diamond Shoppe
Address: Standard Bank South Towers, 13 Hertzog Blvd, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 pm
Phone: +27 21 001 3540
Diamonds, Tanzanite & Gemstones | Jewelry Shop in Cape Town
Address: 73 Saint Georges Mall, Corner Shortmarket St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 21 422 2350
Sell Your Diamonds
Address: Unit B V&A Waterfront, Mouille Point, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 82 892 0974
The Diamond Gallery
Address: 15 Jordaan St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 8 pm
Phone: +27 82 620 7692
Mark Solomon Jewellers
Address: 373A Main Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 21 434 1254
Is buying diamonds in South Africa cheaper?
As most diamonds are mined in South Africa, many people believe that purchasing diamonds in South Africa is much cheaper relative to the rest of the world. This is not always the case. South African diamond mining is done by large corporations on huge open casts who sell in bulk.
Is South Africa good for diamonds?
THE HISTORY OF DIAMONDS
Today South Africa maintains its position as a major diamond producer. The story of diamonds in South Africa begins between December 1866 and February 1867 when 15-year-old Erasmus Jacobs found a transparent rock on his father’s farm, on the south bank of the Orange River.
How much is a 1 carat diamond ring in South Africa?
Let us look at some examples: A stunning 0.5-carat engagement ring costs an average of R35 000 in South Africa.
A modest 1-carat diamond engagement ring with a platinum band costs, on average, around R100,000. A designer diamond solitaire ring with a platinum band and a 1-carat diamond costs an average of R130 000.