If there is one thing that can be said about Diamonds International is that they know how to develop and integrate quickly.   With eight store locations across the island and a deep sense of corporate responsibility, Diamonds International continues to expand and strengthen its corporate and community ties.

Diamonds International, progeny of parent company Almod Inc., a New York based company with over twenty years of whole sale experience in the diamond trade, decided to enter the retail market in 1988 and has since then grown to over 110 stores in 25 different locations through out the Caribbean, Mexico and the USA.

Not only are they a dominant force in the diamond industry, but Diamonds International in a short eight years has managed to secure some of the world’s most exclusive watch brands and also an exclusive status for some of these brands.  Cartier, Breitling, Piaget, IWC, Audemars Piguet, Chopard, Hublot, Gerald Genta, Glayshutte, and Girard-Perregaux to name a few have found a place in their world of horological masterpieces.

Diamonds International has successfully managed to integrate these brands in the promotion of our tourism product and bring some international flavour to Barbados.  Piaget has been the sponsor of the two most popular polo tournaments in Barbados: the International 16 Goal Polo Challenge and the Battle of the Sexes (Ladies vs. Men) tournament for the past two years and has committed for yet another year.  International brand Cartier launched their Divan creation three years ago with Diamonds International at the star hotel Fairmont Royal Pavilion and continued their commitment in the following year by sponsoring the first ever 16 goal International polo tournament in the Caribbean. Cartier is sponsor to the most popular polo event which is held in St. Moritz. Swiss design house Chopard joined the team by sponsoring one of Barbados’ most talked about events, the Gold Cup Festival’s “Broadway to Barbados”, an event that is patron to many worthwhile charities on the island.  Last and certainly not least is the fabulous support that Audemars Piguet has given to the racing industry by teaming up with Diamonds International to sponsor the Diamonds International Horse Race Challenge Series for two year old Caribbean bred horses. The entries each year are increasing which is a clear indication that local breeding is on the rise with greater revenue earning potential for industry partners like the grooms, jockeys, owners and trainers. 

From inception Diamonds International showed their commitment to the Barbadian community by becoming involved in many charity events and in some cases spearheading such events.   Diamonds International is one of the founder sponsors of the Gold Cup Festival and is the first company to initiate the concept of golf tournaments to raise funds for the Substance Abuse Foundation’s Verdun House project and the Rotary Club West for a Scholarship Trust Fund and the Pediatric Ward.   For the past six years Diamonds International has raised over $300,000 per annum for its charities and the company’s involvement in charities and similar events augments each year. 

So what can we expect from the leading retailer of diamonds, diamond jewellery and luxury timepieces in the near future? More stores in the Caribbean? More luxury brands sponsoring events in Barbados? More help for those less fortunate?   More international exposure for beautiful Barbados and its people? Your guess is as good as mine but I think we can be sure to see more of Diamonds International as they welcome us to their world.