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       Licenced Diamond Dealer with the South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator  

   License issued in terms of Section 26 of the Diamond Amendment act, 2005 (ACT 30 of 2005). 

 We are entitled to carry on business as a buyer, seller, importer or exporter of polished and unpolished diamonds     

Our Team

 

  Authentic Diamonds has an experienced team. Each and every project is clean cut, professional and overseen from start to finish.Procedures are ones that have been            used  successfully for the past 10 years at the mine and have worked well , giving both buyer and seller security and peace of mind.

 

            Strategic Vision

  • The strategy of Authentic Diamonds is to consolidate its good customer and client service by sourcing the best quality rough diamonds directly from diamond mining companies or mining houses and having a competitive pricing structure. The company's goal within the next five years is to operate a full-service rough diamond business. Authentic Diamonds is in a position to handle any supply contract available at this stage due to the clientele the company serves.

       Competitive Edge

  • Our major competitive advantage lies in the vast industry experience and solid reputation of its Share Holders.
  • We are currently building a business bound by legal obligations based on performance expectations, guided by a code of ethics targeted at evading the  “deal killing” intermediary trade inexperience, and ensuring our clients receive the highest level of service.

           

            Mission Statement 

           tTo be the leading Rough diamond  and Polished diamond supplier servicing the international diamond fraternity out of Africa.To surce the best quality rough diamonds              and  secure long term contracts with the best African suppliers.To provide buyers with excellant service and rough diamonds on a consistent basis.To build the brand '                  Authentic Diamonds" into a leading rough diamond supplier in Africa.


oV         A  Values

            Honesty and Integrity  and  Trust above all else


Our  Team

Director -  Frank Manson - Licensed Rough Diamond Dealer

Frank Manson is a respected enterpreneur who is responsible for Legal and financial compliance within the business. Frank is a numbers person at heart and understands the importance of buying quality at the right price .His passion for Diamonds has seen him sourcing   rough diamonds directly from the mines and Artesinal miners , whilst ensuring that the  benefits are passed directly onto  the miners and mine owners. He understands the importance of trust in the Diamond industry and has built an impeccable reputation for being a direct and honest businessman.


Frank is a peoples person who has an incredible amount of patience. Together with the Zola  he has a passion for people and formed Authentic Diamonds in an effort to bring together like minded people  bound by legal obligations based on performance expectations, guided by a code of ethics and business ethos  that is  targeted at evading the  “deal killing” intermediary trade inexperience, whilst ensuring  that the clients always come first .


Frank is passionate about Diamonds and is happy to discuss opportunities that are legal and within the framework of  the existing regulatory and legislative outcomes.

 

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 CEO - Zola Lucas - Licensed Rough Diamond Dealer

Zola Lucas has been working with Frank Manson  for many years and is currently the CEO  and  Owner of Authentic Diamonds. Zola  is very in tune with the current state of affairs within the diamond industry.He constantly deals with clients on a personal basis and is also actvely  involved in bringing new clients for  Diamonds  to the negotiating table. He keeps himself abreast of all new trends and together with Frank discusses and reviews  new events and possible pitfalls.

Zola Lucas is an ambitious, hard working, dynamic individual with a passion for impact oriented business and Entrepreneurship , and ensuring clients needs are always met with the utmost expectations.

His professional resolve, as a young man is startling and matched only by his deep integrity and desire to create wealth for those around him.His understanding of the legal and policy framework within the Industry is astounding .


Zola is an honest , hard working individual with impeccible credentials, integrity and Honesty. He is the work horse of the business, without whom our operation would not be as efficient as it is. It is an absolute pleasure to have him as my  CEO on the board.


If you would like to discuss any issues  about our opportunity or business please feel free to call Zola anytime on 0731815714