A tribute to Vasant Mehta
As secretary-general of the IDMA, I met Vasant Mehta more than two decades ago, when the GJEPC sent him as India’s representative to the organization. My proximity to him allowed me to discover a man of great integrity, deep industry knowledge, and a fierce defender of the diamond industry in general and the Indian diamond […]
The G7 Sanctions and the Impending Storm
Reflecting on the ongoing G7 sanctions on Russian diamonds and its expected impact on an already shaky diamond and jewellery market, I am reminded of an old episode of the podcast ‘Cautionary Tales’ by Tim Harford. The episode dealt with the story of the Torrey Canyon disaster. For those of you too young to know […]
Jeffrey Fischer, Honorary IDMA President, is the 2023 recipient of JVC’s Stanley Schechter Award
The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC), the legal watchdog of the US diamond, gem, and jewelry industry and trade, announced last week that Jeffrey Fischer, Honorary IDMA President, is the 2023 recipient of JVC’s Stanley Schechter Award.JVC wrote the following in their announcement: Jeffrey Fischer of Fischer Diamonds, Inc., is a second-generation diamantaire who has been […]
In praise of the IDCA
November 27, 2022 – Unfortunately, we once again find the difficult environment around the world creating additional challenges for our industry. We can and should make this a time when we, as an industry, give hope and sparkle! Let’s work together and be creative and inclusive, promote, and above all else, show the world we […]
In Memoriam – Willie Nagel
August 5, 2021 – Last week, we lost an industry icon: Willie Nagel. Generations of diamond manufacturers in all major diamond centers crossed paths with Willie Nagel at some point in their careers. His stature, influence, help, and humanity will be cherished and remembered fondly by the global diamond industry. Below, we pay tribute to […]
Are we part of the fashion industry?
July 5, 2021 – The diamond, gem, and jewelry industry and trade are an integral part of the luxury consumer product industry and market. But when asked if our industry is part of the global fashion industry, many industry members won’t know how to reply. Last week The Business of Fashion (BoF) platform provided a […]