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Pete
10-13-2015, 10:14 AM
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OKLAHOMA CITY (October 12, 2015) - Diamonds Direct will be opening a store in Oklahoma City in November 2015 just in time for holiday shopping. The new store will bring a fresh approach to shopping for diamonds and fashion jewelry to Oklahoma City customers.

The store will be located in the former Samuel Gordon Jewelers at 5521 N Pennsylvania Avenue. Diamonds Direct is currently renovating the exterior and interior of the store to reflect its customer-focused philosophy.

"Savvy shoppers in the Oklahoma City metro will have access to a multi-million dollar inventory of diamond jewelry at true no-middleman prices," said Itay Berger, Diamond's Direct's president. "We offer a world-class shopping experience, with experts on hand to help customers through every step of the process."

Diamonds Direct also offers each of its customers a unique educational experience from skilled diamond experts who assist them in choosing the right diamond for the occasion and budget.

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"We believe in revealing all the long-held secrets of the jewelry industry - giving consumers the information they need to make an informed, educated decision," said Berger.

As a direct diamond importer, this jeweler offers the added bonus of a vast inventory combined with personalized customer education, bar none.

With headquarters in Charlotte, NC, Diamonds Direct has a long and well-established history in diamond manufacturing and wholesaling across the United States. This heritage and experience provides our team of professionals access to every phase of the diamond manufacturing process - from the mines to the showroom. While traditional jewelers buy diamonds through wholesalers, Diamonds Direct imports diamonds from their buying office in the heart of the diamond exchange Tel Aviv, Israel.

Once open, store hours in Oklahoma City will be: Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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About Diamonds Direct
Diamonds Direct's heritage began as diamond manufacturers based out of Tel Aviv Israel. In 1995, the first Diamonds Direct opened in Charlotte, N.C. eliminating the middleman and selling diamonds directly to the end customer from the manufacturing facility in Israel. Today, Diamonds Direct is one of America's largest and most successful independent jewelry companies with seven locations in the U.S. Each Diamonds Direct offers loose and mounted diamonds, a multitude of engagement ring mountings by America's top designers, diamond and gemstone fashion jewelry, wedding bands, pearls and much more. For more information visit www.Diamonds-Direct.com.

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Bellaboo
10-13-2015, 12:12 PM
The question is, can they compete with Israel Diamonds ?

Plutonic Panda
10-15-2015, 01:34 PM
Charlotte, N.C.-jeweler takes over former Samuel Gordon superstore near Penn Square mall | News OK (http://newsok.com/charlotte-n.c.-jeweler-takes-over-former-samuel-gordon-superstore-near-penn-square-mall/article/5453531)

SoonerDustin
10-19-2015, 04:48 PM
No offense, but I'd rather buy from a "real" expert like Tim Lewis of Lewis Jewelers.

Bellaboo
10-19-2015, 05:09 PM
No offense, but I'd rather buy from a "real" expert like Tim Lewis of Lewis Jewelers.

Guess you've never been to Israel Diamonds ?

SoonerDustin
10-20-2015, 03:34 PM
Don't need to. The owner's brother was brought down because he was using car lots as a front to fund Hezbollah. Wouldn't give my money to help fund those guys.

Bellaboo
10-20-2015, 03:39 PM
Don't need to. The owner's brother was brought down because he was using car lots as a front to fund Hezbollah. Wouldn't give my money to help fund those guys.

If you want to save money for yourself, and lots of it, you'll go compare. People come from all over the states to buy from Israel Diamonds.

Do you have a link for this ? Everything I see about Hezbollah funding comes from Iran ?

Eddie1
10-20-2015, 03:47 PM
Lol, how did we go from a diamond store opening to Hezbollah in less than 3 posts?

Bellaboo
10-20-2015, 05:21 PM
Lol, how did we go from a diamond store opening to Hezbollah in less than 3 posts?

Not sure how.....lol

shawnw
10-20-2015, 05:26 PM
If Israel Diamonds=Jewish owned business (I don't know if it is, just stipulating), then it's unlikely they would fund an organization who's chief mission is to destroy the Jewish state. Must be another org that is also unsavory but more aligned the way one would expect.

Bellaboo
10-20-2015, 05:41 PM
If Israel Diamonds=Jewish owned business (I don't know if it is, just stipulating), then it's unlikely they would fund an organization who's chief mission is to destroy the Jewish state. Must be another org that is also unsavory but more aligned the way one would expect.

Their HQ is in Tel Aviv Israel, while their US HQ is in Tulsa. The above post made no sense to me either.

OKCRT
10-20-2015, 07:31 PM
All I can say is this Diamonds Direct is no Credit jewelers..:)

BBatesokc
10-20-2015, 09:37 PM
I've personally never understood the fascination with diamonds. They're not especially rare, nor precious, or even that valuable (compared to other gems). I do give mad props though for the marketing genius behind making them so much in demand.

Fortunately (for my wallet) I'm married to a woman who frowns upon both cut flowers and jewelry (especially diamonds).

SoonerDustin
10-21-2015, 11:26 AM
If you want to save money for yourself, and lots of it, you'll go compare. People come from all over the states to buy from Israel Diamonds.

Do you have a link for this ? Everything I see about Hezbollah funding comes from Iran ?

Adel Nasreddine owns Israel Diamonds in Tulsa. He is from Lebanon. His brother is Sami Nasreddine who is named in the linked story.

Hezbollah is based in Lebanon...

I'm in no way implicating the owner of Israel diamonds, but knowing all this, I feel my money would be best spent elsewhere...

Feds Raid Tulsa Used Car Dealership In Terrorism Investigation - NewsOn6.com - Tulsa, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports - KOTV.com | (http://www.newson6.com/story/16340710/feds-raid-tulsa-used-car-dealership-over-he)

Plus I would much rather do business on such a large investment with someone I know and has been doing business with a good reputation in this market for over 30 years. I would simply encourage others to do the same. "Wholesale" prices don't mean quality. Anyway...off my soapbox now...

Bellaboo
10-21-2015, 12:27 PM
Adel Nasreddine owns Israel Diamonds in Tulsa. He is from Lebanon. His brother is Sami Nasreddine who is named in the linked story.

Hezbollah is based in Lebanon...

I'm in no way implicating the owner of Israel diamonds, but knowing all this, I feel my money would be best spent elsewhere...

Feds Raid Tulsa Used Car Dealership In Terrorism Investigation - NewsOn6.com - Tulsa, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports - KOTV.com | (http://www.newson6.com/story/16340710/feds-raid-tulsa-used-car-dealership-over-he)

Plus I would much rather do business on such a large investment with someone I know and has been doing business with a good reputation in this market for over 30 years. I would simply encourage others to do the same. "Wholesale" prices don't mean quality. Anyway...off my soapbox now...

Very interesting, even though this (money laundering) was several years ago - I know personally 3 people who recently made diamond purchases from Israel Diamonds, in comparing prices of equal diamond quality in Dallas, Phoenix and Denver. These guys also saved on taxes by shipping out of state.
IIRC, Pete, OKCTalk owner, has friends from California that did the same.

mkjeeves
10-22-2015, 10:00 AM
Adel Nasreddine owns Israel Diamonds in Tulsa. He is from Lebanon. His brother is Sami Nasreddine who is named in the linked story.

Hezbollah is based in Lebanon...

I'm in no way implicating the owner of Israel diamonds, but knowing all this, I feel my money would be best spent elsewhere...

Feds Raid Tulsa Used Car Dealership In Terrorism Investigation - NewsOn6.com - Tulsa, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports - KOTV.com | (http://www.newson6.com/story/16340710/feds-raid-tulsa-used-car-dealership-over-he)

Plus I would much rather do business on such a large investment with someone I know and has been doing business with a good reputation in this market for over 30 years. I would simply encourage others to do the same. "Wholesale" prices don't mean quality. Anyway...off my soapbox now...

Date of article is 2011. I wonder what happened after the raid? Charges filed or unfounded?

Plutonic Panda
12-25-2015, 04:34 AM
The place is open and it's really nice.