US Diamond Week in Israel slated for March

As per an agreement between Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) President Yair Sahar and Diamond Dealers Club of New York (DDC NY) President Reuven Kaufman, besides DDC members being the main participants in the 'US Diamond Week in Israel', members of diamond bourses elsewhere in the world will also be invited to participate. The US Diamond Week in Israel, a customized rough and polished diamond sales event for accredited diamond dealers, will be held March 17-20 at the Israel Diamond Exchange in Ramat Gan.

"Following the success of the Israel Diamond Week that was held at the DDC in New York last December, we decided to hold a similar event for our American counterparts in Israel," Sahar said. "That means members of the DDC, as well as members of the diamond bourses in Miami and Los Angeles, and of the Diamond Manufacturers and Importers Association of America. These members will have the opportunity to bring goods for sale as well as to buy goods. Reuven Kaufman and I agreed, however, not to exclude any members of other diamond bourses affiliated to the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) from registering and participating," he added.

Kaufman said that he and his exchange were happy to be spearheading the organization of a sizable delegation of American diamantaires to Israel. "By offering exclusive but affordable diamond sourcing opportunities to our members, we're enabling the attendance of many members who otherwise might choose not to participate. We're confident that the "US Diamond Week in Israel" will strengthen business relationships between American and Israeli diamond traders," he stated.