Abstract: A diamond element, for example an insert for wire saws, is produced by means of a method that comprises the steps of: preparation of a starting mixture of metal dusts; plasticizing of the starting mixture by means of specific plastic additives; addition of diamond granules; injection moulding by means of MIM technology; removal of the plastic additives; sintering; and infiltration with a Cu/Ag eutectic alloy or another infiltrating alloy.