Texas-Israel Diamond Show to be held this month

Texas-Israel Diamond Show is the first such trade platform for gem and jewellery markets of Israel and Texas, where Israeli diamond exporters and Texas jewellers would conduct business networking. This is the first opportunity for jewellers from Texas and surrounding states would be able to directly source diamonds.

Twenty-eight diamond companies from Israel will showcase their diamonds in various shapes, size, color and price point in loose diamonds and diamond jewelry.

The show is being sponsored by the Texas Jewelers Association (TJA) and the Israel Diamond Institute (IDI). It is slated in San Antonio, on September 29 and 30, in conjunction with the TJA 2014 Convention.

Organizers believe the show would attract a large crowd, as it combines “the best of two worlds”. Jewellers would be able to stock up before the festive season. After-hour and informal networking among vendors and buyers, an IDI-sponsored gala dinner, a highlight of the TJA Convention, a festive Texas-Israel Barbecue Dinner especially for diamond show participants are going to be part of this experience.

According to Nissim Palomo, IDI Chief Marketing Officer, the Israeli exhibitors are very optimistic about the success of this show. “The United States is our largest market and we’re happy to see that diamond jewelry sales are on the rise. We’ve chosen to hold the first Israel Diamond Show here because we believe in the vitality of the Texan market. “We had to limit the number of companies due to a lack of space, but many more showed interest,” he added.

TJA New Member Manager Rex Solomon said, “I'm especially delighted with the number of new TJA members who have just joined our association and will be attending the IDI Trunk Show. This event is drawing interest from a large number of Texas retailers who recognize the advantage of having so many incredible diamond vendors in one place, who are offering a direct buying opportunity."

IDI is offering special rates on accomodations to Diamond Show buyers. The show will be open to jewelers and other authorized members of the trade.