Diamond District

Diamond District, also known as Diamond Row, is the section of West 47th Street, between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue (also known as Avenue of the Americas), in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.

Diamond District is within walking distance from Rockefeller Center, Radio Music Hall and St Patrick's Cathedral. It got its name from the many stores that sells jewellery. Shop windows display the glittering jewellery while upstairs, transactions worth millions constantly change hands.

Diamond District, New York City
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The Diamond District was created in the 1930's, with most of the cutter cutters being Jews who fled to America from Antwerp and Amsterdam following Nazi prosecution. It is common to see Hasidic Jews here, with their black hats, beards and long earlocks.

Most of the trades done at the Diamond Districts are wholesale. Nevertheless retail customers are welcome. However know your diamond if you intend to shop here.

How to reach the Diamond District

Take the B, D, F or V train to the 47th-50th Streets/Rockefeller Center subway station. Walk south along Sixth Avenue until intersection with West 47th Street. Turn left into West 47th Street and you're in Diamond District.

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