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Industry insights, buyer guides, and updates on Surat Diamond Bourse — written for international diamond wholesalers, retailers, and manufacturers.

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Business Visa for a Diamond Buying Trip to India: What to Know

Most foreign buyers visiting Surat for diamond sourcing will need a business visa, not a standard tourist visa. Here's what that process generally involves.

August 10, 2026

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Kimberley Process Certification: What Diamond Buyers Need to Know

Every legitimate international diamond shipment requires Kimberley Process documentation. Here's what it actually certifies, and what buyers should check before a purchase.

August 9, 2026

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Diamond Import Duty and Tax: A Country-by-Country Guide for Buyers

Import duty and tax treatment for diamonds varies significantly by country. Here's what wholesale buyers from major markets need to know before sourcing internationally.

August 7, 2026

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Buying Melee Diamonds Wholesale From Surat

Melee diamonds — the small stones used in pavé settings and accent work — are sourced very differently from center stones. Here's what jewelry manufacturers need to know.

August 6, 2026

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GIA vs. IGI vs. Other Certification Labs: What Buyers Should Require

Not all diamond certification is equal, and grading standards vary meaningfully between labs. Here's what wholesale buyers need to know before accepting a certificate at face value.

August 5, 2026

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Natural vs. Lab-Grown Diamonds: What It Means for Wholesale Sourcing in Surat

Surat cuts and polishes both natural and lab-grown diamonds at scale. Here's what wholesale buyers need to understand about sourcing each — and how the decision affects your business.

August 4, 2026

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What Is a Diamond "Parcel"? Wholesale Buying Explained

Parcel is the basic unit of wholesale diamond trading — and buyers who don't understand how parcels are assembled and priced can badly misjudge value. Here's how it actually works.

August 2, 2026

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How to Verify a Diamond Manufacturer in Surat Is Legitimate

Surat has thousands of manufacturing units, from major exporters to small subcontracted workshops. Here's how international buyers actually vet who they're dealing with before committing to a purchase.

August 1, 2026

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Direct-Deal Sourcing vs. Traditional Diamond Distribution: What Buyers Actually Save

Every layer between a cutting floor in Surat and a buyer's counter adds cost, time, and risk. Here's a clear-eyed look at what changes — in price, provenance, and relationship — when buyers source direct.

July 11, 2026