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Tzoffey's auction bring successful conclusion to US/International Diamond Week

Israel Diamond Exchange President Yair Sahar: "We have experienced four days where all our senses have been overwhelmed and there has been huge excitement in the bourse. This is something we have never experienced before."

Interest mounting ahead of auction of spectacular diamond and gemstone jewelry

Interest continues to rise at the Israel Diamond Exchange's US/International Diamond Week ahead of an auction of spectacular white and colored diamonds and gemstone jewelry by Tzoffey's 1818 at the Cullinan restaurant starting at 5pm. Interest continues to rise at the Israel Diamond Exchange's US/International Diamond Week ahead of an auction of spectacular white and colored diamonds and gemstone jewelry by Tzoffey's 1818 at the Cullinan restaurant starting at 5pm.

GIA's Tom Moses provides update on identification of synthetic diamonds

"CVD diamonds are identifiable due to their recognizable patterns of growth," said Tom Moses, senior vice-president of the Gemological Institute of America at a lecture on New Developments in Gemology at the Israel Diamond Exchange on March 19 as part of the US/International Diamond Week.

British jeweler Laurence Graff visits diamond week

Well-known British jeweler Laurence Graff visited the US/International Diamond Week (March 19) where he was given a tour by Israel Diamond Exchange President Yair Sahar and Diamond Dealers Club of New York President Reuven Kaufman.

Alrosa diamond auction sales official says sales in Israel may be expanded in 2014

The auction sales manager of Russian diamond mining giant Alrosa, Vladimir Lakiv, said during a tour of the trading hall at the US/International Diamond Week that the firm may expand its diamond sales activity in Israel in 2014.

Number of foreign buyers at US/International Diamond Week hits 200 as popularity grows

The third day of the US/International Diamond Week at the Israel Diamond Exchange (March 19) will see 200 foreign buyers taking part, IDE officials report.

Yair Sahar and Reuven Kaufman open US/International Diamond Week

Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) President Yair Sahar and Diamond Dealers Club of New York President Reuven Kaufman performed an opening ceremony for the US/International Diamond Week today (March 18).

Israel's Home Front Affairs Minister gives review of Israel's security situation

Israel's Home Front Affairs Minister Avi Dichter gave diamantaires from across the world, as well as from the Israel Diamond Exchange, attending the first day of the US/International Diamond Week a comprehensive review of Israel's security situation.

Number of overseas buyers grows on second day of US/International Diamond Week

A rising number of overseas buyers are entering the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) for the US/International Diamond Week which was officially by Executive VP, Global Sales, De Beers, Varda Shine, on Sunday.

Varda Shine Executive VP, Global Sales, De Beers, praises initiative of IDE at official opening of US/International Diamond Week

Varda Shine, Executive VP, Global Sales, De Beers, praised the initiative of the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) as she officially opened the US/International Diamond Week at the exchange on Sunday.

Safdico's Laurence Graff to participate in U.S. / International Diamond Week

Israel Diamond Exchange President Yair Sahar announced today that Laurence Graff, the world's leading buyer of large, special diamonds who also specializes in the highest end of jewelry retailing, accepted IDE's invitation to participate in the upcoming US/International Diamond Week.

Number of registrants for U.S. / International Diamond Week surpasses 150

Buyers wishing to participate in the upcoming US / International Diamond Week have only a few days left to register. Upon arrival in Israel, they will be offered four free hotel nights at the Leonardo Hotel, located opposite the Ramat Gan diamond exchange complex. The complimentary hotel accommodation is being provided courtesy of the Israel Diamond Institute (IDI).