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Family History

Over 30 years ago, two brothers shared a dream of creating a company that would eventually become one of the most trusted and respected diamond wholesalers in the industry. Determined to pursue that goal wherever it lead them, Essi and Dari Tehrani founded Optima Diamond in 1978 and have spent the decades since then providing high quality products and reliable customer service to fine jewelry retailers around the world. Their continual commitment to giving each client an honest and friendly service has earned them an ever-growing base of satisfied and loyal customers. To ensure that all current and future clients would always receive the same treatment as they would personally provide, Essi and Dari Tehrani decided long ago to include other members of their family in the daily operation of the business. Shery and Sahar Levy have served as our co-Vice Presidents for the last 10 years, bringing with them the same sincerity, dedication, and extensive sales experience to the job that our clients have come to depend upon. From our family to your family of customers, we know finding the right diamond means everything…