Insuring and Shipping High-Value Diamonds: A B2B Logistics Guide

A single fancy color diamond can represent more value in a matchbox-sized package than an entire container of general merchandise. Standard commercial couriers are not built for this risk profile, which is why the diamond trade relies on a small number of specialist carriers and a distinct insurance framework.

Why Standard Carriers Aren't Enough

General courier liability caps are typically a few hundred to a few thousand dollars per package, and standard cargo insurance is rarely underwritten for the concentration of value a single loose diamond represents. Shipping a certified fancy color diamond through a general carrier without specialist insurance exposes both buyer and seller to catastrophic uninsured loss risk.

Specialist Carriers: Brink's and Malca-Amit

Brink's and Malca-Amit are the two carriers most widely used in the international diamond and jewelry trade, offering armed and bonded transport, secure chain-of-custody tracking, and insurance coverage matched to declared stone value. Both maintain dedicated vault networks near major diamond bourses, including Ramat Gan, Antwerp, and New York.

Insurance: Transit vs. Storage Coverage

Transit insurance and storage (vault) insurance are typically separate policies. B2B buyers should confirm explicitly which party bears risk, and under which policy, at every stage: while the stone is in the seller's vault, during transit, and once it arrives at the buyer's premises. Ambiguity at handoff points is the most common source of disputes in international diamond logistics.

"Ask your supplier exactly which carrier they use and request the insurance certificate for your specific shipment, not a generic policy summary. A reputable bourse-member dealer will provide this without hesitation."

Our Logistics Standard

Every shipment from S.RONEN DIAMOND LTD moves via fully insured Brink's or Malca-Amit logistics from our Ramat Gan office to your destination worldwide. Contact us to discuss shipping terms for your next order.