Lazare Kaplan International

Lazare Kaplan International s principal activity is the cutting and polishing of ideal cut diamonds, which it laser inscribes and distributes to quality retail jewelers internationally under the brand name Lazare Diamonds. In addition, the comapny also cuts and polishes nonideal cut, or commercial, diamonds and diamonds sold under the Bellataire Diamonds brand name. These stones are sold through wholesalers, distributors and retail jewelers. The company also buys and sells uncut rough diamonds. The diamonds are marketed to customers in the United Sates, Far East, Europe, Israel and other countries. Polished diamonds typically account for nearly 80 percent of revenues while rough diamonds account for more than 20 percent. Lazare Kaplan International is located in New York.