Our Story Start in 2003...

Diamond in the Rough jewelry collection was created in 2003 by Daniel Eskapa, a New York Designer & ASTRA Diamonds, a De Beers Sight-Holder.

New Engagements Era ...

In 2009 DITR Recognized the demand for unique engagement rings and wedding bands and we create The Bridal collection. Each piece is as one of a kind as the bride-to-be and is the answer for women who yearn to stand out from the crowd. The full collection is available exclusively through our website, which was re-launched in 2020 to assure your experience with us is as memorable as the moment you propose.

Our mission is to showcase not only the best natural rough diamonds in the world but the best of the best.

Our Unrelenting Passion

Our love for natural rough diamonds and desire to help set every woman apart is the driving factor behind all we do. In a world of indistinguishable diamond rings, Diamond in the Rough strives to create pieces that are truly one-of-a-kind and original. Our team is comprised of everyone from industry veterans and seasoned artisans to digital mavens and fashion enthusiasts. Our passion for our product and what it says about the person wearing it is what motivates us each day to continue to cross boundaries and challenge perceptions of diamond jewelry.

"Diamond in the Rough Jewelry" as it's known as Ditr Jewelry represents the natural beauty of rough diamonds. The name is a metaphor, which means that the diamonds used in the jewelry are in their natural state, not yet polished or refined. It encapsulates the idea that true beauty lies in the imperfections, unique characteristics, and natural qualities of each diamond and gemstone. This is the philosophy that is at the core of the company, to showcase the natural beauty of diamonds and gemstones and create timeless pieces that are as unique and special as the person who wears them. The company's commitment is to provide customers with high-quality jewelry that is not only beautiful but also durable and long-lasting.

In 2005, Diamond in the Rough introduced the beauty of rough, natural diamonds into modern jewelry, quickly becoming the world’s finest natural rough diamond jewelry brand. Inspired by the untouched and unique shape of each rough diamond, the company creates one-of-a-kind pieces, unlike anything the world has ever seen before. Just as it was done so many years ago, the beauty of the natural diamond is celebrated and is never refined or changed from its original and perfect form.

We source the majority of our one-of-a-kind, conflict-free diamonds from South Africa Canada, and Australia. We only source conflict-free diamonds that are certified by the Kimberley Process.

Ethical sourcing is the highest priority for us and you can rest assured when purchasing a piece of our jewelry.

Our jewelry is not only a representation of the beauty of natural diamonds and gemstones but also symbolizes the beauty and rarity of love stories. Each piece of jewelry is handcrafted by our skilled artisans and goes through a rigorous inspection process to ensure that it meets our high standards, providing you with a piece of jewelry that is not only beautiful but also durable and long-lasting.

The first step in the creation of the ring is sourcing the rough diamond, which is always the focal point of the design. Since there are so few people in the world that have access to rough diamonds, we have the unique opportunity to acquire gemstones with different shapes and distinctive characters for our clients. Whereas other manufacturers care little about the natural beauty of the rough (as they will later cut and facet the rough diamond into almost a completely different gemstone), our job requires much more time, patience, and artistic integrity. We examine thousands of rough diamonds to find just one or two that are naturally striking enough to bear our name. Diamond in the Rough is the only jeweler to undergo such a painstaking process while others would pay very little, if any, attention to the stone’s natural beauty.

We draw our inspiration from the diamond itself, and carefully sketch designs that best showcase the diamond’s natural beauty. We examine the sketch to assess technical aspects like ratios, space, number of pavé diamonds needed, which side the stone will be set on, etc. and sometimes we may go through as many as 25 sketches before deciding on the final blueprint. Unlike traditional jewelry, every one of our settings is designed and hand-crafted uniquely for that stone. It is a much more labor-intensive process, but it yields extraordinary results.

Rough Diamonds pieces are evaluated on a variety of measurable factors including carat weight, color, and natural shape, but also on their inherent beauty and rarity in nature. Since each of our diamonds are one of a kind, they cannot be measured using a typical standardized scale. Instead, like a work of art, each diamond is carefully examined for its profound beauty and its occurrence as a natural phenomena.