Rough Diamonds

Rough diamonds are those diamonds found in their original state, usually in crystal line shapes, that have not been cut and polished.

AKS is familiar with the Kimberly process, a mutual government, industry and social initiative that stems the flow of conflict/blood diamonds – rough diamonds used by rebel movements to finance wars against legitimate governments and responsibly trade rough diamonds.

AKS buys and sells rough diamonds, as well as appraises, cuts and polishes the rough into polished diamonds.

Gem Quality Diamonds

The process of cutting and polishing rough diamonds produces gem quality diamonds and these polished diamonds are graded according to their color, clarity, cut and carat weight. AKS buys and sells polished diamonds and produces them from rough stones.

AKS utilizes all the industry standard such as GIA, IDEX and Rappaport to determine the correct value of polished stones so that their customers are completely satisfied with their selections.

AKS buys and sells quality jewelry and handles all the needs of the clients wishing to sell their precious jewelry.

Gold

AKS buys and sells gold dore, refined and hallmarked gold and gold jewelry,(dore describes Gold dust and nuggetsmelted into various size and weight bars). AKS makes gold payments in US dollars or other currencies requested by seller by wire transfer to seller's bank.

Mining Contracts

Because of AKS's relationship with New York LBMA refinery, (London Bullion Market Association) AKS buys gold with or without contractual agreements with small and medium scale miners in Africa and South America. AKS brokers clear the gold through U.S. Customs, and provide security and insurance to the door of the AKS refinery; all the paperwork and requirements concerning buying gold is provided by AKS. AKS also supplies mining machinery, expertise and supplies to the miners when required.

AKS offers gold vaulting and other services for the client upon request.

Commodity marketing

AKS supplies agricultural goods such as rice, sugar and cashews and mineral commodities like crude oil products, scrap metal and various ores to their clients internationally. The trading of these commodities require AKS to be attentive of the factors that affect price and their supply and demand.

AKS has a worldwide network of reliable suppliers and buyers of commodities as well as the organization to coordinate shipping, banking, quality inspection, insurance and more to successfully complete these complex trades.