Chain of Custody
Chain of Custody
The single greatest influence on a diamond’s price is its chain of custody — the journey it takes before it reaches you. The more hands a diamond passes through, the higher the final price tends to be.
Why it matters: Each additional step in the supply chain can add markup, cost, and distance between you and the source.
Traditional vs Direct
In the traditional jewelry world, a piece often passes through several independent businesses — from rough buyers and importers to cutters, polishers, manufacturers, wholesalers, and finally retailers. As we like to say: no one works for free.
Normal chain of custody vs direct chain of custody.
The Diamond History Museum difference
At Diamond History Museum, we reimagined the process. We own and oversee every major stage — from sourcing to cutting, design, setting, and finishing — minimizing unnecessary intermediaries.
- More transparency from source to customer
- Fewer unnecessary markups
- Consistent craftsmanship and quality control
Every diamond and every detail carries the signature of our heritage — defined by precision, brilliance, and care built over decades.
Welcome to the Diamond History Museum — where heritage meets innovation.
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