Marco Levy’s lifelong love for diamonds began in Israel at age 14, when the young Marco developed an interest in cutting and repairing stones. A distinctive talent within the highly specialized business of fashioning rough stones into stunning, finished diamonds. Having established his overseas reputation therefore Marco moved to the United States, working alongside expert jewelers in New York City until he relocated to the west coast and established The Diamond Source.
Since opening in Old Town San Diego, The Diamond Source has catered to a global family of customers looking to match life’s biggest moments with one of Marco’s stones or custom designs.
Marco is dedicated to educating his customers about the differences in value and brilliant beauty of the ideal cut diamond. His expert eye can spot even the smallest differences in proportions, clarity, and other factors that determine whether a diamond will retain and gain value over the years.
The difference in The Diamond Source, as Marco believes, is the commitment to putting every stone through a rigorous inspection so one that guarantees the customer is getting the highest quality diamond. Having shared his knowledge and values with his family, Marco now operates The Diamond Source is San Diego’s premier custom jeweler. So The Diamond Source is dedicated to delivering a lifetime of unparalleled service to every person who purchases a diamond in-store and online.
In a world in which you can purchase stones online without ever seeing or holding them in person, Marco is dedicated to educating his customers about the differences in value and brilliant beauty of the ideal cut diamond. His expert eye can spot even the smallest differences in proportions, clarity, and other factors that determine whether a diamond will retain and gain value over the years.
From cleanings to settings, The Diamond Source does it all. The bottom line: we protect our customers better than any jewelry outlet or website, all because we care.
Custom design is The Diamond Source specialty. Marco and his staff will take your ideas even if you’ve just sketched them on a piece of paper. They will create a perfectly designed piece that fits your specifications and price. Throughout the customization process, you’ll become familiar with the qualities of diamonds and how they are measured for cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. Our goal is to leave you feeling like an expert.
We only carry Ideal Cut Diamonds – a stone that is cut to perfect proportions and allow the maximum amount of reflective light to shine through.
We only carry Ideal Cut Diamonds – a stone that is cut to perfect proportions and allow the maximum amount of reflective light to shine through.
Traditionally, diamonds of a high quality do retain value. Larger diamonds of high quality are more likely to appreciate because they are more rare than similar diamonds that are smaller.
The way a diamond is cut – which is not the same as its shape – is the most important factor when considering the value and beauty of a diamond. If a diamond is not cut properly it will not showcase its maximum brilliance.
No, a certification (also called a grading report) should b done by an independent gemological laboratory and will provide specific information about the diamond.
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is considered the most reputable, with the strictest and most comprehensive grading standards. The American Gemological Society (AGS) is another reputable institution. Both provide grading reports and a map of the diamond, and/or a laser inscription on the girdle of the diamond.