Indian Diamond and Colourstone Association, Inc. (IDCA) announced that it would host its 28th Annual Gala event on June 2nd, 2012, during the JCK-Las Vegas Show. The trade body has also announced its honorees for this year.

The honourees include:

Retailer of the Year: Sterling Jewelers, Inc. Accepted by – Mark Light, President / Chief Executive Officer

Doyenne of the Year - Andie Weinman, President / CEO Continental Buying Group

Highest Exporter of the Year – Kiran Gems Pvt. Ltd. - Recipient – Mr. Vallabhbhai Patel, Chairman and Mr. Mavjibhai Patel, Managing Director

Colourstone Jewellery Manufacturer Award – Dangayach Group - Recipient – Mr. Hari M. Dangayach, Chairman.

The Annual Gala will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel Ballroom.

The IDCA’s Board of Directors for 2012 include: Nimish Mehta – President; Haridas Kotahwala - Vice President; Prakash Mehta – Secretary; Gopal Agrawal- Treasurer; Mehul Shah - Jt. Secretary; Shekhar Bhansali- Director; Anu Hirawat - Director; Nitin Jobanputra - Director; Basant Johari – Director; Vinod Kotahwala – Director; Sanjay Kothari – Director; Sourabh Lashkery – Director; Nilesh Sheth – Director; Rayaz A. Takat – Director.