Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail) Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1995

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 559

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 12

  • Investments
  • 1

Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail) General Information

Description

Operator of an online platform intended to sell wide selections of fine jewelry and diamonds at lower prices. The company's platform cuts out all middlemen and maintains involvement in the entire diamond process, thereby providing high-quality diamonds at the best value, offers a deep and broad selection, ensuring that all diamonds are ethically sourced via the Kimberley process and is responsible for hundreds of thousands of dollars raised for local philanthropies and cultural organizations that are critical to the communities.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 4521 Sharon Road
  • Charlotte, NC 28211
  • United States
+1 (704)
Primary Industry
Specialty Retail
Other Industries
Accessories
Luxury Goods
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 4521 Sharon Road
  • Charlotte, NC 28211
  • United States
+1 (704)

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Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail) Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
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Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail) Comparisons

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Operator of an online platform intended to sell wide selections of fine jewelry and diamonds at lower prices. The compan
Specialty Retail
Charlotte, NC
559 As of 2024

North Kansas City, MO
 

Azusa, CA
 
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Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail) Competitors (4)

One of Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail)’s 4 competitors is Helzberg's Diamond Shops, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in North Kansas City, MO.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Helzberg's Diamond Shops Corporate Backed or Acquired North Kansas City, MO
Robbins Brothers Jewelry Private Equity-Backed Azusa, CA
Angara (Los Angeles) Corporation Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany Formerly PE-Backed New York, NY
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Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail) Patents

Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail) Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20160162968-A1 Method of allowing selection of fine jewelry for possible pruchase by prior examination of replica jewelry Inactive 09-Dec-2014
US-20160162967-A1 Method of allowing selection of fine jewelry for possible purchase by prior examination of replica jewelry Inactive 09-Dec-2014

Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail) Signals

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Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail) Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail) Investments (1)

Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail)’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Global Diamonds. The deal was made on 18-Apr-2017.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Global Diamonds 18-Apr-2017 Buyout/LBO Specialty Retail
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Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail) FAQs

  • When was Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail) founded?

    Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail) was founded in 1995.

  • Where is Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail) headquartered?

    Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail) is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

  • What is the size of Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail)?

    Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail) has 559 total employees.

  • What industry is Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail) in?

    Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail)’s primary industry is Specialty Retail.

  • Is Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail) a private or public company?

    Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail) is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail)?

    The current valuation of Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail) is .

  • What is Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail)’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail) is .

  • How much funding has Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail) raised over time?

    Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail) has raised $125M.

  • Who are Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail)’s investors?

    Blackstone and Clear Future have invested in Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail).

  • Who are Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail)’s competitors?

    Helzberg's Diamond Shops, Robbins Brothers Jewelry, Angara (Los Angeles), and Tiffany are competitors of Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail).

  • When was Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail) acquired?

    Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail) was acquired on 18-Nov-2021.

  • Who acquired Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail)?

    Diamonds Direct (Specialty Retail) was acquired by Signet Jewelers.

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