Our Story
Our Story
At Desert Wholesale Diamond, we believe buying a diamond should feel exciting — not overwhelming or overpriced. With offices in Scottsdale, AZ and Palm Desert, CA, and serving clients all over the world, we’ve built our reputation on honesty, personal service, and exceptional value.
Meet Diamond Dave
Our story begins with Diamond Dave Kantor, a fourth-generation jeweler who has dedicated his career to helping people celebrate life’s biggest moments. Dave personally hand-selects every diamond that comes through our office, making sure it has the right balance of cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. His global connections and decades of family knowledge mean you get the same quality stones you’d see in luxury boutiques — but at a fraction of the cost.
Custom Jewelry Made Just for You
We specialize in creating custom engagement rings, wedding bands, earrings, and bracelets that reflect your style and story. Most of our pieces are designed and crafted in-house, and for settings we don’t make ourselves, we work with some of the best gold casters in the world. Whether you prefer white gold, rose gold, platinum, or yellow gold, our goldsmiths hand-set every stone with care so your jewelry is as durable as it is beautiful.
Why Our Clients Choose Us
Unlike large retail stores, we keep our operation lean and personal. That means lower overhead, no high-pressure sales tactics, and savings we pass directly on to you. You’ll also find something you don’t often get in big-box jewelry shops: education and personal attention. We’ll walk you through the Four Cs of diamond buying step by step, answer your questions honestly, and make sure you feel confident every step of the way.
More Than a Transaction
For us, this isn’t just business — it’s family. Many of our clients come to us by word of mouth, and they return again and again because they trust us to treat them like friends, not just customers. Whether you’re local to Scottsdale or Palm Desert, or working with us virtually, we’ll take the time to find or create the perfect piece for you.
Our Promise To You
At Desert Wholesale Diamond, we’re here to help you celebrate life’s most meaningful moments with a diamond or custom piece you’ll love — all while saving you money and making the process simple, enjoyable, and stress-free
Your Vision, Our Craftsmanship
Looking for the perfect piece of jewelry made exactly how you want it? Our in-house custom design process brings your unique vision to life at an excellent price, ensuring a piece that is truly yours.
Consultation with Diamond Dave
You will sit down with Diamond Dave himself to discuss your design and have the initial concept art sketched out in detail on paper to start bringing your vision to life.
3D CAD Modeling
Your design shall then be replicated in CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software by our team to create a full 3D model of your custom design that we can work from. This also allows us to make any necessary small adjustments and add any other smaller details.
Wax Model Printing
The CAD model shall then be sent to a 3D printer to be printed in wax or plastic, creating a tangible prototype you can see and feel.
Casting & Creation
This design shall then be created in the setting you want (platinum, white gold, rose gold etc.).
Diamond Selection
All the diamonds to be included on your finished piece of custom jewelry shall be hand-picked by Diamond Dave himself to ensure you have the best quality diamonds.
Setting & Finishing
The Desert Wholesale Diamond team set, finish and polish all of the chosen diamonds for your custom design, ensuring a flawless final product.