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Kristall Production Corporation OAO makes an exclusive offer at its online marketplace

19 december 2014

Kristall Production Corporation OAO offers exclusive service for the range of polished diamonds sold through the company's website.
Russian diamond polishing company has made a unique offer for the jewellery connoisseurs on the New Year's Eve. Fix ruble prices were introduced until December 31, 2014 for all the polished diamonds listed at the company's online marketplace. Customers can choose a unique gift for their beloved ones or make a great investment for their future.
There is a wide choice of polished diamonds listed at Kristall's e-store. Manufactured by the caring hands of Smolensk polishers to fit the tightest quality standards for the jewellery diamond industry, these diamonds are offered in a widest range of shapes and colors – from traditional round and fancy diamonds to exclusively shaped diamonds.
Company's online experts can help the customer make the right choice of diamonds from the extensive list present at the online marketplace. The further information on the promotional offer can be obtained at https://www.kristallsmolensk.ru/catalog/exclusive/

Theodor Lisovoy, Rough&Polished, Moscow