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Presidents of CIBJO, WFDB, IDMA and WDC establish ‘The Presidents Forum’ to coordinate strategies on issues of common interest

ANTWERP, BELGIUM: JUNE 17, 2014 – Meeting this morning in Antwerp, the heads of the jewellery and diamond industry’s four leading international representative bodies have agreed to establish “The Presidents Forum,” which is a joint consultative committee with its members being the presidents of each organisation. Together they will discuss and formulate coordinated strategies and …

WDC honors memory and legacy of Nelson Mandela (6-12-2013)

DECEMBER 6, 2013 – The World Diamond Council acknowledges with sorrow the death of Nelson Mandela, and joins with the people of South Africa in mourning a great leader who became a model and shining example for people the world over. Through his strength of character, personal example and unwavering commitment to justice, Nelson …

Avi Paz succeeds Eli Izhakoff as president of WDC

RAMAT GAN, ISRAEL: JULY 2, 2013 – Avi Paz has succeeded Eli Izhakoff as President of the World Diamond Council, which is the body charged with leading the diamond and jewelry industry’s campaign to end the trade in conflict diamonds. Mr. Paz, who was First Vice President of the WDC, assumed the position of President …

WDC Annual Meeting to take place in Tel Aviv in May

NEW YORK: FEBRUARY 12, 2012 – The Ninth Annual Meeting of the World Diamond Council will take place on May 5 and 6 in Tel Aviv, Israel, the WDC President, Eli Izhakoff, has announced. The meeting, which will gather together in Israel leaders of the diamond and jewelry industries from around the world, as well …

DMCC lauds Zimbabwe Diamond Conference organizers, supports WDC president’s efforts to lift sanctions on Zim diamonds

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe — November 14, 2012: Following the conclusion of a successful Zimbabwe Diamond Conference 2012, Ahmed Bin Sulayim, Executive Chairman of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), expressed his gratitude and admiration to the conference organizers for a meaningful and significant event that yielded tangible results. “We congratulate the Zimbabwean Ministry of Mines …

WDC and DiamondFacts websites go mobile with launch of apps for iPhone and iPad

NEW YORK: OCTOBER 31, 2012 – The World Diamond Council has expanded its reach to mobile phones and tablet computers, with the launch of both iPhone and iPad applications that mirror its WDC and DiamondFacts websites. The applications can be downloaded free of charge from the Apple Store. The World Diamond Council app is geared …