Extreme macro detail of a diamond's crystal facets

Insights

The VisitSDB Journal

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

All Posts Buyer Guides Industry Insights Surat Diamond Bourse

SDB

Industry Insights

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

SDB

Industry Insights

Diamond Buyers in Tel Aviv: Why Sourcing Direct From Surat Is Worth the Trip

Israel's diamond exchange in Ramat Gan is one of the world's great trading floors — but almost none of that inventory is cut there. Here's what Tel Aviv-based buyers gain by sourcing at the origin.

July 26, 2026

SDB

Industry Insights

Why 90% of the World's Diamonds Are Cut and Polished in Surat

Surat's dominance in diamond cutting and polishing didn't happen by accident. Here's how one city in Gujarat became the unavoidable center of gravity for the global diamond supply chain — and what that means for buyers sourcing today.

July 25, 2026

SDB

Surat Diamond Bourse

Inside Surat Diamond Bourse: The World's Largest Office Building — and Its Biggest Opportunity

SDB holds the Guinness World Record for the largest office building on Earth, larger than the Pentagon. But the record isn't the real story — the real story is what's still empty inside it, and why that's an opening for buyers.

July 18, 2026

SDB

Buyer Guides

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

Indian diamond workers inspecting rough diamonds for quality at a facility in Surat

Buyer Guides

How to Buy Diamonds Wholesale Direct From Surat: A Buyer's Practical Guide

Buying direct in Surat is a different process from buying through a regional distributor. Here's what to actually expect — from parcel evaluation to certification to how a hosted visit changes the mechanics of the trip.

July 4, 2026

Aerial view of Surat Diamond Bourse, the world's largest office building

Buyer Guides

Traveling to Surat for a Diamond Buying Trip: What International Buyers Need to Know

Surat isn't a typical stop on the international trade-show circuit, which means most buyers arrive with real questions about logistics, safety, and how the city actually works. Here's a straight answer to the ones that matter.

June 27, 2026

Surat Diamond Bourse's Panchtatva Courts

Industry Insights

Mumbai, Hong Kong, Dubai, Antwerp, New York: Where Are Diamonds Actually Made?

Five of the world's most important diamond markets have one thing in common: none of them is where the diamonds are cut. Here's how each hub fits into the supply chain — and where the manufacturing actually happens.

June 20, 2026

Buyer Guides

The Hidden Cost of Sourcing Through Multiple Diamond Trading Hubs

Every hub a diamond passes through on its way to you adds a margin, a delay, and a step further from verifiable origin. Here's how those costs stack up — and what changes when you remove them.

June 13, 2026