As the owner of an independent family business, Roman Malakov takes diamonds from the raw to the finished stage. His family developed their skill in diamond finishing after the end of the second World War, when the eldest of three brothers became a maker of fine watches. The brothers soon expanded into diamond manufacture and jewelry making, and the family endeavor expanded to become Roman Malakov Diamonds.Since that time, the family name has become synonymous with proficiency in Russian cuts. This level of expertise also extends to handmade jewelry crafted by world-class artisans, who shape each piece from pure precious metals and carefully assemble them together in order to create a finished product. Many such pieces serve as settings for the company's high-quality diamonds, which trained professionals then meticulously cut.Mr. Malakov oversees all members of the company's team, including artisans as well as operations professionals. He continues to uphold a culture of artistry that has produced and sold numerous commercial and custom-made rings, earrings, necklaces, and other pieces.