The diamond trade between Israel and India - in pictures

  • The Israel World Diamond Centre in Ramat Gan on the outskirts of Tel Aviv. It's home to 30 Indian companies, making India – the world's largest diamond polisher – the foreign country with the biggest number of firms in the bourse. All photos by AFP
    The Israel World Diamond Centre in Ramat Gan on the outskirts of Tel Aviv. It's home to 30 Indian companies, making India – the world's largest diamond polisher – the foreign country with the biggest number of firms in the bourse. All photos by AFP
  • Pravin Kukadia, director of Eminent Gems, holds a diamond. His company is based at the centre.
    Pravin Kukadia, director of Eminent Gems, holds a diamond. His company is based at the centre.
  • NIRU Group CEO Ranjeet Barmecha. His company is also based at the centre.
    NIRU Group CEO Ranjeet Barmecha. His company is also based at the centre.
  • Mr Kukadia shows a collection of uncut diamonds.
    Mr Kukadia shows a collection of uncut diamonds.
  • Mr Kukadia inspects a diamond.
    Mr Kukadia inspects a diamond.
  • Boaz Moldawsky, president of the Israel Diamond Exchange.
    Boaz Moldawsky, president of the Israel Diamond Exchange.
  • A diamond dealer checks the clarity and quality of a diamond.
    A diamond dealer checks the clarity and quality of a diamond.
  • Yellow diamonds are often preferred for their natural warmth.
    Yellow diamonds are often preferred for their natural warmth.
  • Purple diamonds, also called plum diamonds, orchid diamonds, lilac diamonds, mauve diamonds, lavender diamonds and grape diamonds.
    Purple diamonds, also called plum diamonds, orchid diamonds, lilac diamonds, mauve diamonds, lavender diamonds and grape diamonds.
  • Manivannan Vaithialingam, CEO of an Indian Bank, also has an office in the Israel World Diamond Centre.
    Manivannan Vaithialingam, CEO of an Indian Bank, also has an office in the Israel World Diamond Centre.
  • A diamond dealer checks the clarity and quality of a diamond.
    A diamond dealer checks the clarity and quality of a diamond.

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