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Diamond Buyers in Toronto: Why Canadian Wholesalers Are Sourcing Direct From Surat

Canada mines diamonds — but doesn't cut them at scale. Here's why Toronto-based jewelry wholesalers are increasingly sourcing polished goods direct from Surat.

September 1, 2026

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Diamond Buyers in Sydney: Sourcing Direct From Surat Instead of Import Chains

Australia's jewelry trade runs almost entirely on imported diamonds. Here's what Sydney-based wholesalers and retailers gain by sourcing direct at the cutting origin in Surat.

August 28, 2026

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Building a Long-Term Manufacturer Relationship in Surat

The buyers who get the best pricing and priority access in Surat aren't the ones with the biggest single order — they're the ones with the longest relationship. Here's how that's built.

August 22, 2026

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Surat vs. the Israel Diamond Exchange: A Buyer's Comparison

Israel's diamond exchange is a sophisticated trading institution with deep expertise in larger, better-make goods. Here's how it actually compares to sourcing direct in Surat.

August 14, 2026

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Surat vs. Antwerp: Where Should a New Buyer Actually Start Sourcing?

Antwerp has centuries of diamond trading history. Surat cuts 90% of the world's diamonds. For a buyer choosing where to build a first sourcing relationship, the answer depends on what you're optimizing for.

August 13, 2026

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Diamond Buyers in Los Angeles: Sourcing Direct From Surat Instead of Downstream

LA's Jewelry District is one of the largest diamond and jewelry trading hubs in the US — but almost none of its diamond supply is cut locally. Here's the case for sourcing at the origin.

July 31, 2026

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Diamond Buyers in London: What Hatton Garden Doesn't Show You

Hatton Garden is the historic heart of London's jewelry trade — but its diamond supply chain runs through the same distribution layers every other market does. Here's the case for sourcing direct.

July 30, 2026

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Diamond Buyers in Johannesburg: From Mining Origin to Cutting Origin

South Africa knows diamonds from the mining side better than almost anywhere on earth. Here's why Johannesburg-based buyers and jewelers still benefit from sourcing cut goods direct from Surat.

July 29, 2026

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Diamond Buyers in Bangkok: What Thailand's Gem Trade Doesn't Tell You About Surat

Bangkok is one of Asia's major gem and jewelry trading centers — but its diamond inventory is almost entirely imported, most of it originally cut in Surat. Here's what that means for buyers.

July 27, 2026