We are a family
We are an independent, family-run jewelry design house built on our generational values of integrity, trustworthiness and inclusiveness. We hope our customers feel like part of the family.
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As a jewelry shop built on reputation, we believe in relationships. We strive to provide our customers a warm and welcoming atmosphere and invite them to be part of the Or Diamond family. Our customers will often talk about their experience before they tell you about their rings.
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We do things differently. Major brands in our industry markup their products 5-10x the actual cost. Committed to exceptional craftsmanship and ethical practices, we make and sell directly to you with no outsourcing, so we can provide quality fine jewelry at a fraction of the price.
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CraftsmanshipThe setting makes the jewelry, so we tailor each piece to the gemstone. Beautiful jewelry is noticed for its design and details that set it apart from all others. The quality of our diamonds makes the jewelry stand out. And our master jewelers focus on precision, making them the best at their craft. Each stone is set one step at a time with remarkable attention to every detail. Many companies sell mountings without really focusing on design, but that’s what we love and offer: design, craftsmanship, and experience.
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Our Rich Heritage
As much as a story about fine jewelry, it is also a story about people overcoming adversity, sharing a passion for jewelry, and fulfilling long held ambitions to take their lifelong experiences to build the brand into what it is today.
In 1970, the first Or jewelry shop was established in Phnom Penh, Cambodia by Eang Or, Great-Grandfather of the youngest generation running Or Diamond today. Eang’s son, Sovann, grew up watching his father making and selling jewelry. The business lasted until 1975 when Cambodia entered the Khmer Rouge regime, a period of Cambodian Genocide, and only Sovann, his mother and siblings survived to the end in 1979.
But Sovann never forgot his and his family’s passion for jewelry. So after the war in 1979, Sovann continued his father’s legacy and started his goldsmith and jewelry apprenticeship at the age of 16, in the fine jewelry-loving city of Phnom Penh. There, he learned the ancient craft of hand-making jewelry directly from metal, and he loved it. He maximized his experience by constantly challenging himself to push the technical boundaries with complex and innovative designs, hidden details, and immense precision. It was the beginning of a foundation that would grow and evolve throughout his artistic career. In 1980, Or Sovann Jewelry opened on the desirable corner next to the iconic Central Market in the capital city of Cambodia. Widely-known for his artistry and ability to bring sentiment into every piece he made, Sovann quickly became recognized for his integrity and talent. His jewelry shop was the first of its kind in Phnom Penh. This first shop continues to welcome many |
clients that walk through its doors today.
In 1995, Sovann came to the United States for the first time to hone in on his detail-oriented craftsmanship and design aesthetic. Upon his return, he was the first jeweler to bring casting machines into Cambodia. Sovann strived for innovation in his craftsmanship, so he continually explored the latest technologies to create even better designs. He also mentored many apprentices and grew his shop for 20 years before immigrating to the United States in 2000. He made countless diamond and gemstone jewelry for many private retailers. But he yearned for a place of his own where he could welcome and work with his customers directly as a jeweler just like his earlier days. So in 2009, Sovann debuted his own jewelry design house, Or Diamond, that specializes in engagement rings, custom design and personal service. His sons and daughters joined the family business as apprentices. They are passionate about jewelry, and Or Diamond further thrive with their years of experience and knowledge in 3D jewelry designing, diamonds and gemstones. Together they formed a design team that works closely together to make sure they create not only a captivating design, but details that provide the most impeccable finish to every single piece of jewelry. |