About Us
Safdico’s key individuals, Laurence Graff, Brian Gutkin and Johnny Kneller evince a combined knowledge, experience and level of professionalism that is unique. Between them, they have integrated all aspects of the diamond business into one, highly efficient company with offices and factories around the world.
Precision
State-of-the-art technology, such as an advanced microscopic inclusion mapping system, spectrophotometry or proprietary software development complements the master-craftsman’s eye at every step. Throughout the entire cycle, every diamond is monitored by a customized tracking system, which ensures absolute quality, accountability and provenance.
Craftsmanship
In order to manifest the intrinsic quality of the stones, our artisans handle each stone individually. In the ensuing dialogue between man and nature, technology plays a vital role. It offers a better understanding of the structure and potential of every stone, but the precise operation of transforming the rough stone into an exquisitely cut and polished diamond, is ultimately in the hands of the master craftsman.
Peace Diamond
Safdico purchases 709ct rock from Sierra Leone
Lesedi La Rona
World's largest rough diamond at 1109 carat cuts into the largest, highest colour, highest clarity diamond ever certified by the GIA
Diamond Exporter of the Year in Israel
Johnny Kneller receives the prestigious award from Yoram Dvash, President of the Israeli Diamond Bourse
Opening of Safdico Israel
Unveiling of world’s largest D Flawless round, 102ct
Unveiling of the Diamond Technology Park
Botswana's advanced and highly secure diamond hub featuring polishing facilities, GIA, Customs, tender houses and more.
De Beers Sightholder in Botswana
As of January 2019, we are entering into our 11th year as a Sightholder in Gaborone
Purchase of historical Lesotho Promise
De Beers Sightholder in London
Safdico is granted its third Sight in the British capital.
Partnership with Laurence Graff
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Diamond Technology Park
In realising the Botswana Government’s vision for the establishment of a downstream diamond industry, Diamond Technology Park has been developed in a professional, socially responsible, commercially viable and sustainable manner that satisfies the aspirations of government, the international diamond industry and other key stakeholders. To find out more about the DTP, its benefits and the range of services enjoyed by its long list of blue-chip tenants please browse the site at your leisure. If you are a prospective tenant please have a look at our development page to learn more about how you can become part of this growing vision.
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