
Our quest to uncover the best of Cairo brings us to the world of diamond jewellery. Whether you’re looking for the perfect engagement or wedding ring, a custom piece made just for you, or a special gift for a special someone, we’re here to present you with our favorite diamond retailers in Cairo in no particular order. We looked at various criteria to judge Cairo’s diamond jewellers including; selection of diamonds, expertise, customer service, reviews and customer interviews, prices, quality, certificates, selection of settings, reputation, and more… Our team even went undercover as real customers for a first-hand experience. If you feel like we’ve missed out a top diamond jewellery store in Cairo, let us know in the comments below.
1Aram

Where: El Korba (Heliopolis)
2Vartan & Co. Jewelers

Vartan is another stellar Armenian family-run jewellery business that has been around for nearly 100 years with its humble roots in Downtown Cairo. Vartan boasts some of the most unique designs you’ll find in Egypt. Our advice to you is to check out as many jewellers as you can, but don’t make a purchase without visiting Vartan. These guys are great. From the friendly atmosphere to the knowledge of the stones, the entire experience is all-in-all amazing. They have a wide array of beautiful stones and their designs are truly captivating. If you’re looking for jewellery that’s almost guaranteed to turn heads, Vartan is the way to go.
Where: Downtown, Zamalek
Contact: +20223913296
3Akaoui

Where: El Korba (Heliopolis)
Contact: +20224156120
4Select Jewelry

Select is one of the most recognizable names in the Egyptian diamond market. Louis A. Youssef is widely credited with the success and expansion of Select with its roots tracing back to 1939. As we’d come to expect from the Korba district jewellers, Select offers an impeccable service coupled with the highest quality certified diamonds. The designs are drop dead gorgeous. There’s something for everyone. Big, bold, statement pieces for those that demand attention and simple, modern, jewellery for the younger generation. On our undercover visit, the staff impressed us with their ability to know what style suits you, along with the latest jewellery trends. They’re not pushy at all and gave us a great deal on the piece we were interested in. If you’re in the market for a stunning piece of diamond jewellery for yourself, or someone you love, do yourself a favour and visit Select.
Where: El Korba (Heliopolis)
Contact: +20222912255
5Berge Jewellery

Armenians don’t need an introduction when it comes to Egypt’s diamond industry. This is their domain. And Berge symbolizes everything good about an Armenian, family-run jewellery business. In our opinion, custom jewellery is where Berge really shines. Their level of craftsmanship and ability to deliver exactly what the customer had in mind is incredible. If you’re after a wedding or engagement ring, you won’t be disappointed either. Berge will work with you to find the perfect ring and stone. Garen Berge the owner offers a wonderful experience. He’s friendly, patient, and knows the world of diamond jewellery inside out. In short, Berge Jewellery is the Andrea Pirlo of Egypt’s diamond market; graceful, elegant, and magical without really trying – highly recommended!
Where: El Korba (Heliopolis)
Contact: +20224180085
6Erian Attia Jewellery

Really good service, selection and knowledge but most importantly they’re honest and don’t play games. They are experts at creating your dream ring at a good price. But that’s not the only reason why they have such a strong lifelong customer base. The people working at Erian Attia are warm, friendly and very patient. Even when the shop assistants are busting their butts going back and forth helping several different customers all at once, you still receive an excellent service. They offer good advice and aren’t afraid of telling you the pros and cons of the piece you’re interested in, or want to get custom made. There’s so much more good things to say, that this might never end… So we’ll just stop here. Worth a visit!
Where: Heliopolis
Contact: +20226423500
7El Mawardy Jewellery

This place has stunning jewellery, you could spend hours just looking at everything. Shopping at El Mawardy is a fantastic experience. People choose this jeweller because out of the many jewellers in Cairo, El Mawardy has some of the most elegant designs displayed in their showrooms. The assistants are very attentive to your wishes. They provide their expert opinion without being pushy or trying to steer you towards more expensive options. If you’re looking for fine jewellery at a good price and top notch customer service, El Mawardy is a great option. There’s no shortage of branches as the business is growing quickly and popping up all over the city.
Where: click here for all branches
Contact: +20227352556
8Diamond Land

Diamond Land is not as old as some of the other jewellers on this list but its owners have been operating in the market since the 50s. Diamond Land has many branches across Cairo, from Heliopolis to Mohandeseen and Zamalek. The designs are strikingly beautiful. Elegant and classic is the main theme, but they do have some very nice modern pieces for younger clients. In general, their jewellery captures light magnificently, indicating that the stones are of high quality. We weren’t able to visit all of their branches, but the ones we did visit in Zamalek and Heliopolis really blew us away. The staff in both shops didn’t just meet our expectations but exceeded them with aplomb. Friendly, polite, and patient. They seemed genuinely interested in our make-belief requirements, and weren’t too concerned about making a quick sale. It’s the same first-class service as the rest of the jewellers on this list which we feel not even New York’s Tiffany could replicate.
Where: Heliopolis, Mohandeseen, City Stars, El Korba, Zamalek, New Cairo
Contact: +20224146606
9Cherif El Sirgany Joailliers

Where: Downtown, Zamalek
Contact: +20223913044
10Magdy George Nessim

Our customer interviews revealed a lot when it came to Magdy George Nessim. Some claimed that this is hands down the best diamond jeweller in Cairo. After some digging, we discovered that this is a superb family owned business with shop assistants that are great to deal with. They make you feel comfortable as they’re very willing to show you as many designs as you’d like until you’ve reached the right one. We interviewed a recent buyer who had a ring custom-made with very intricate details. When our gemologist inspected the piece, she noted Magdy George Nessim’s stunning level of craftsmanship. The happy customer claims that her friends and family regularly ask to take a second look at the head-turning ring. Mind you, this is not an isolated case. Nearly all customers we interviewed recited similar stories and experiences. In short, Magdy George Nessim is easily one of the highest rated and most recommended diamond jewellers in Cairo.
Where: El Korba (Heliopolis), Downtown
Contact: +20224141300
Diamenti shop
One of the best shops i had the pleasure to deal with
Has its unique special designs and elegant collection
Address 9 Soliman Abaza street
Contact: +2 37629195
You forgot the oldest and most exquisite shop of them all. Bajocchi in downtown Cairo features the most delicate and elegant diamond jewelry in town, with a tradition going back to the early 1900.these guys are pro and have been catering to generation of Egyptian families, royalties and celebrities… really suprised they are not featured here. …their refined taste is really one of the best in town.
I’ve had good experiences with aram, vartan, select and berge. I never bought anything from diamond land but they stock some nice pieces. I think the biggest surprise for most is bajocchi not being mentioned. Personally, I’m not their customer, but many of my friends are and they actually DONT give very good feedback of the famous jeweller. I thought they were one of the best but it seems this list is accurate. Can’t fault the selection. And I’ll be back to check on this comments section soon as I’m curious to see if any debates explode like they did over at the “top schools in cairo” article. Or will we see a war of words between the Armenian families…?
Is Aram different from Iram?
One of the best shops will be Carati diamonds in korba , from someone who’s a diamond maniac and went to almost all the stores mentioned and a lot more , they are the best in terms of customer service, speed of delivery and fine taste.
The team makes you feel at ease and almost all their customers turn to friends through time.
Check the store it’s beside bahy grill
Good selection. I agree with this list 100% these are the best in Egypt.
Most on the list i agree with. It’s very well written. Good job on the selection top10
Khorasany is one of the best in diamonds. It is located in midan el mesha, dokki
You might be right with your positive remarks about these names but ONE important negative point is that some of these stores – and you all know which ones – sell FAKE Jewellery pieces of famous brands without any scrupule. This cheating in itself is a sign of dishonesty. So how can you trust them in buying your lifetime piece?
Which stores dear? I really want to know please.
@Nina, what you may not realize is that all jewellers in Egypt copy designs, or inspired by famous brands like Tiffany, De Beers, Graff, Cartier, Harry Winston, Chopard, etc… There are no exceptions. In fact, these global brands are trend-setters – meaning their designs are followed and recreated all around the world by jewellers of all sizes. So how can you trust local jewellers if they copy designs? Well, by judging them based on the criteria list in the article; selection of diamonds, expertise, customer service, reviews and customer interviews, prices, quality, certificates, selection of settings, reputation.
Erian Attia is the best diamond shop I’ve ever dealt with. They are not only trust worthy but also the have the best jewellery ever.
agree with the list , but You forgot GLAMOUR JEWELLERY !!
check it .
They can be inspired by the design, I agree. But they are NOT supposed to copy/paste and even put the brand’s signature. Some of the stores you selected have piles of fake products because there is no law that prohibits them.
I need to find a real jewelry place for my wedding ring. Please I’m in cairo and need help. We can’t find. Everytime I buy a ring, mh acidity eats the ring.
They can be inspired by the design, I agree. But they are NOT supposed to copy/paste and even put the brand’s signature. because there is no law that prohibits them.
wana sell daimond ring..i m in libya
Righteous choices
Is Aram different from Iram?