Born in Jerusalem into the family's jewellery trade, Shlomo Moussaieff enlists in the British Army at 17 to fight in World War II, serving in the Egyptian desert and Italy.
1948 War of Independence: Shlomo fights for Jerusalem and is captured by the Jordanian Arab Legion. He spends a year imprisoned in Transjordan, forming an unlikely bond with a Jordanian soldier who would later become a trusted connection to the region.
After his release, Shlomo returns to Jerusalem and opens his own antique jewellery shop near Jaffa Gate, honing his eye for rare stones and ancient artefacts.
Shlomo opens Moussaieff Jewellers in the lobby of the London Hilton on Park Lane, the only jeweller ever to have its name displayed on the building's exterior. The store still operates today.
The store becomes a destination for international royalty, supplying jewelery to European monarchies, Saudi royals, and Gulf-state dignitaries.
Shlomo's daughter Dorrit marries Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, President of Iceland, in 2003, becoming First Lady of Iceland and carrying the Moussaieff name into the world of heads of state.
The world's largest red diamond bears the family name
Shlomo acquires the Red Shield Diamond, a 5.11-carat Fancy Red stone discovered in Brazil in 1989, one of fewer than 30 true red diamonds ever found. It is renamed the Moussaieff Red Diamond and is recognised by the GIA as the largest natural red diamond ever graded.
Estimated value: $20 million. It has been exhibited at the Smithsonian and featured in major international gem exhibitions.
Rafael Aharoni expands the family's reach into Asia, establishing operations in Hong Kong, opening the family to an entirely new market over three decades ago. Rafael serves as an advisor during the Reagan administration and later serves as president of Rotary Club, bridging the world of fine jewelery with civic and political influence in the United States.
Before joining the family business, Eyal serves in an elite Israeli counter-terrorism unit, the same discipline and precision he later applies to sourcing and curating stones.
Eyal opens the American chapter of the family business, bringing over 130 years of Moussaieff gemstone expertise directly to clients in South Florida, offering access to certified natural diamonds at a level of provenance few can match.
Today, Diamonds by Eyal operates by appointment, a quiet luxury model inherited from generations of working directly with royalty, connoisseurs, and those who understand that the most important purchases are never rushed.
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Eyal's expertise in the diamond industry derives from the 5 generations his family has in the industry. In 1986, Eyal worked for the Israeli government in counter-terrorism.
In 1997, Eyal started a diamond wholesale business in the United States. He began in Canada, then traveled to Atlanta where he developed a growing clientele with ISL-Solomon Brothers.
Eyal, then moved to Boca Raton, Florida and he opened up Diamonds By Eyal four years later. He decided to make Diamonds By Eyal an appointment-only business, so that, he would have the ability to create a personal relationship with each prospective buyer. Eyal takes pride in his knowledge of diamonds and educates his clients so that they can attain the best deal possible.
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Five Generations in the Diamond Industry
A legacy of diamond knowledge, carried from one generation to the next.
We offer a personalized, pressure-free experience rooted in five generations of expertise. From engagement rings to custom pieces, every visit is guided by honesty, education, and a deep commitment to helping you find the perfect piece.
