Advertise in this space/ Prime Location: Call Radhika : 213.623.1162
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Message From the Board of Directors
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Advertise on DCWC Instagram
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Diamond Club’s Instagram is currently being followed by a few wedding bloggers and magazines and provides a great platform for members to advertise their business on other social media channels. All you have to do is tag us “@diamondclubwestcoast” and use our hashtag “#TheDCWC” to be featured on our page. Follow us on
www.instagram.com/diamondclubwestcoast
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Advertise your business with The Diamond Gala
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If you wish to learn more about advertising with us for this Gala, please contact the club ASAP for additional details.
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The Diamond Club is proud to announce that the confirmed date of our
Diamond Gala
is
April 26, 2020
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It is the most talked-about event of the year,
“celebrating the gems of our lives” and honoring the women who make our jewelry into a beautiful spectacle.
Come enjoy great food, entertainment, and partake in the auction to benefit a local charity.
This event will provide you with an opportunity to advertise your business and reach out to California’s elite guests.
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Wednesday Tea and Trading Session
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Join us
Tomorrow, October 30 at 2:30 pm
bring out your deals of the week for our special
Auction hour.
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Research and Cocktails: Diamond Origin
Event by GIA Alumni
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Tuesday, November 5, 2019
at 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Hotel Figueroa, Tangier Room
939 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015, U.S.
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Diamond Club West Coast's Annual Holiday Party
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It's almost that time of the year where we all come together to celebrate the Holidays.
Pre-sale of
Raffle Tickets
are now available while supplies last until
November 7, 2019
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Raffle Tickets available at a discount rate of Six (6) tickets for $20
(regular price is $5 each)
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**Prizes include brand names like Samsung, Apple, Patron, Spas, Starbucks, etc.
DCWC Members + 1 guest:
Free Entry
Pre sale
Non-DCWC members entry tickets
$25/person
Non-DCWC members entry:
Door Price: $35/person
Stop by at the club to get your ticket today!!
More Details to Follow
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Save the Date for the Diamond Gala
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Re-string your pearls, polish your gold and steam those diamonds for a
grand night as we
"celebrate the gems of our life!"
More details to follow
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Contact Krista Peterson at 800-558-6411 x2108 or
John Schack at 920-521-2326
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Advertise in this space/ Center Location: Call Radhika : 213.623.1162
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Member of the Week -
Abokhai Chulpaev
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What is your background?
I’m originally from the Soviet Union where I studied in medical school to be an Anesthesiologist and Reanimatologist (ER specialist). In 1993 I immigrated to Israel where I became involved in the Diamond Industry.
What made you choose LA?
In the year 2000, the diamond company that I worked for relocated me to Los Angeles to manage their branch and a few years I later decided to start my own company.
When did you start your business in Los Angeles?
In 2005, my cousin Gavriel Eglanov joined me from Hong Kong to partner me in our new company called GC Diamonds.
What is your specialty?
We specialize in all shapes of loose Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, and Emeralds.
Who is...
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“After meeting with the board, we met with a packed room at the Diamond Club West Coast to present the DELGATTO Diamond Finance Fund. The DCWC is a vibrant, energetic & growing organization that is active and responsive in both helping their members avail themselves of new opportunities as well as assist them in any way needed.
After speaking with about 70 - 75 dealers and answering a slew of questions about how we work, we met with a number of them privately to answer questions that were specific to their business needs. LA is a viable and eclectic market consisting of companies of all sizes who almost all seemed to either have lost or never had bank financing/support. We were extremely pleased with the overwhelming support that we received and expect that LA will soon be a very productive market for our services.”
-Chris Del Gatto
CEO
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Letter to the Editor and Responses
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Back in 2014, a retired jewelry salesman has faced 60 days jail statement and a $500 fine for feeding a homeless person. Ironically, some cities are more concerned about criminalizing generosity than enacting a tough legislature against jewelry industry criminals.
If you rob a bank of one dollar, it is considered a federal criminal offense. If you rob $300,000 worth of jewelry from a salesperson, it could be considered a misdemeanor in many jurisdictions around...
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Response to Last Week's Letter to the Editor
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Dear Mr. Garabet,
Thank you for taking the time to write a letter to the editor.
Your letter raises valid points regarding sentencing laws. There are many flawed laws that are unfair to victims leaving many innocent people vulnerable to crime. Countering these laws requires unprecedented effort and collaboration.
Many years ago, DCWC started working with leading political figures, the LAPD, Sheriff Baca, and the FBI to counter organized Colombian crime cartels targeting jewelers. Today, the FBI has a Task Force stationed inside LAPD Central for constant surveillance of all organized crime in our district and beyond.
Later, DCWC was very active with local legislators in successfully removing the parking meters in front of the 550 Building, which created a nice buffer for us all to see our surroundings and pushed back on organized crime.
Most recently, our active engagement with the LAPD directly resulted in officers being stationed at the 5th and Hill Metro station, creating a notably improved area for everyone in our district while challenging the surveillance by organized crime in our district.
David Marcus has spent nearly three decades on the CPAB (Community Police Advisory Board) at LAPD Central, representing DCWC’s safety interests. Under his leadership and decades of the selfless initiative, he has made indisputably valuable contributions to the jewelry district (and industry) at large under the name of DCWC. The impact created by this effort is unparalleled and noteworthy.
I welcome you and every other DCWC member who shares your concerns to enlist the time and energy in becoming part of our effort to push back on the criminals, especially organized gangs, that target us all. By synergizing our efforts, I believe DCWC is uniquely positioned to make meaningful change for jewelers and potential victims in many other walks of life. There is no doubt the effort made will make each of us, our district, and our industry stronger and safer.
Sincerely,
Vatche Shirikjian
P.S. To all members, please watch out for an announcement for the next luncheon presentation by LAPD’s FBI Task Force Agent.
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Appreciation Letter by a Member
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Dear Sirs/ Madams,
I, the undersigned Devang Shah, president of Karatrade, Inc., am writing this letter to appreciate the services provided by The Diamond Club. I am so grateful and honored to be part of this association as it has....
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DTLA Biggest Halloween Party
October 31
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Gujrati Unity Festival
November 2 - November 3
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Nights of the Jack
October 30 - November 3
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No tricks, only treats this Halloween:
Only first five
lucky winners gets one free jewelry picture as a treat for Halloween
if they text the keyword
"
Halloween DCWC
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at 951-790-2907 by Oct 31.
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