Merit® Diamond Corporation was established in the United States in 1981, as a privately held diamond jewelry manufacturing corporation. Merit® is comprised of an international network of corporations, factories, and sales offices, with headquarters in downtown Hollywood, Florida. We are a prime source manufacturer of polished diamonds and precious metal jewelry. Merit® purchases raw materials in their purest form, then processes, designs, assembles and markets the finished goods completely in-house. Merit® Diamond is a leader in innovative and unique products that continuously succeed within our retail network. Our branded collections undergo a meticulous research & development process; allowing us to consistently evolve our creative marketing campaigns. Exclusive brand identities and compelling stories help draw customers in and boost sales for our authorized retailers. In the United States, our assortment of long-established customers include: National Chains, Department Stores, Regional Chains, and independent jewelry stores. All designs and brands that Merit® sells are proprietary and protected by national and internally intellectual property law. This assures our retailers genuine products from the original innovators.