Rahaminov Diamonds is a Los Angeles-based jewelry company, which started up its business as a supplier of beautifully cut large and rare diamonds and then evolved into an internationally known manufacturer of unique jewelry. Since the company began almost 70 years ago in Europe, we have provided customers with well-made white and fancy colored diamonds. Offering a wide range of larger diamonds in an assortment of colors and shapes, Rahaminov Diamonds creates exquisite diamond jewelry in platinum and 18 karat gold in a variety of gold colors and surface textures. Rahaminov Diamonds is proud that many of its best customers have become close friends. The company’s expertise and personal attention ensures that our clients select the diamond that is right for their needs. The company was founded by a married couple, Tamara Rahaminov Goldfiner and Amir Goldfiner. Tamara, who is also inspiring and creating jewelry designs for Rahaminov Diamonds collections, answered the questions from Rough&Polished.
Where is Tamara Rahaminov Goldfiner originally from?
I was born in Israel and grew up in Italy. After I finished high school, I decided to go to the United States to attend the Gemological Institute of America in Los Angeles, California. After I earned my Graduate Gemologist certification, I went to work in my father’s office in Los Angeles.
How do you differentiate Rahaminov Diamonds from the competition? What makes your jewelry unique?
Each piece is exquisitely manufactured and a one of a kind creation which generates a life in the jewelry that is unparalleled by the competition. Painstaking efforts are used to insure that every detail in the manufacturing process is of the highest quality, including earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings.
Can you tell us about Rahaminov's new partnership with Forevermark and your new O and Key Collections?
We are pleased to announce our participation as a partner in the new Forevermark program. As an emerging industry leader of exquisite jewelry, Rahaminov Diamonds will proudly be providing exceptional jewelry designed by Tamara Rahaminov Goldfiner to eligible fine retailers.
The O Collection: Award winning diamond designs for the sophisticated modern woman. The ultimate in luxury and style, this elegant diamond jewelry is sure to evoke strong positive emotions and fuel robust sales to your customers.
The Key Collection: Classic women’s diamond jewelry inspired by a woman’s jewelry box. These are a lady’s favorite pieces, elaborate and elegant creations.
What is your favorite diamond cut and why?
A classic round brilliant diamond. This cut has been studied for years. Today’s modern round brilliant diamond optimizes the fire and brilliance of its cut, and is a timeless and beautiful diamond.
Are you going to follow the latest trend to collaborate with fashion models, famous jewelry designers or other celebrities in the near future? (Zales is launching Jessica Simpson's Diamond Jewelry Collection, supermodel Linda Vojtova officially launched Gitanjali USA/Aston Luxury Group’s newest brand 'Love Universe' with her own jewelry collection, etc.)
Yes, we are always interested in the latest trends in the industry. Black diamonds continued to sparkle on the stars at recent award shows and celebrity events. From California girl Katy Perry to comedian Chelsea Handler, these stunning diamonds have taken the spotlight. The stars are wearing black diamond rings, earrings, and bracelets. Rahaminov Diamonds features many black diamonds in our exclusive Kifani Collection. Sophisticated, seductive and always glamorous, when consumers discover this black and other pieces of colored diamond jewelry, they become that much more excited.
7. If women could have only one piece of jewelry to accessorize in any occasion, which Rahaminov's product would best meet this need in your opinion?
A beautiful pair of well-made earrings. My passion and creativity have recently inspired new lines of fashion jewelry, which appeal to any woman’s collection whether they only have the basics, or to a well-bred woman who has everything and is seeking exclusivity and uncompromised luxury.
What impact do rising prices for gold and diamonds have on your company? As far as we know you specialize in larger diamonds in an assortment of colors and shapes, especially fancy colored diamonds.
These economic realities put a squeeze on prices and force constant changes of inventory prices. Although we have many stones from one carat and up, we specialize in large and rarer diamonds. We feature many of these large diamonds as center stones in our classic jewelry designs.
Are you pleased with the financial results for the first half of 2011?
Yes. Rahaminov plans to continue the excitement and success of JCK through the rest of 2011. We expect increased consumer approval for our fine fashion jewelry lines and other classic luxury products, including the diamond flower garden and mosaic rings.
What is your Social Media strategy?
After operating many years exclusively as a diamond wholesaler, the firm met the challenge of a changing industry by evolving first into high-end jewelry and then diamond fashion jewelry. We announce our new products and events by actively participating on Facebook and Twitter, and send frequent online updates including video art to the industry via email.
Olga Patseva, Editor in Chief of the American Bureau, Rough&Polished
