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February 4, 2020

Vol. 3 - Ed. 04

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Message From the Board of Directors

Final Call to be listed on Diamond Club

Members' Directory

As you all know our Diamond Club has gone digital (www.diamondclubwestcoast.com) and we have uploaded our members’ directory on our website.

Members must create a username and password with the email provided to the club, in order to log in and take full benefits of the site.

New members need to create a username and fill out the “update directory” form online to be listed on the directory.

Members who have not signed up by February 21, 2020 , will be excluded from the printed directory

DCWC Pavilion at the Las Vegas Antique

Jewelry & Watch Show

John Bassir of Johnny B & Co has helped negotiate a DCWC Pavillion at the Antique Watch and Jewelry Show in Las Vegas

from June 1 - June 5 .

We currently have 8 booths available on first come basis. DCWC Members' special price is $1,750 for a 10x6 booth .

To view details for the booth, click here.

To secure a booth in the DCWC Pavillion, please contact

John Bassir: 213-622-6969 asap.

To view the Floor Plan, click here

DCWC with DDCNY at JCK LasVegas

There may be an opportunity of having a

DCWC Pavilion with DDCNY.

If interested in being included in this Pavilion, please contact the club ASAP. For more details call: 213-623-1162.

Diamond Club Election for 2020-2021

Candidates for Board of Directors

There are five (5) seats vacant on the Board of Directors (BOD).

The following seven (7) candidates are running for the BOD position

Ran Warcel of Diamify

I’m a third-generation Diamond Dealer from Belgium. In 2014, I started my own company Diamify. I have found my affiliation with the club to be very valuable and rewarding . It's more effective working together in unity than competing against one another.

I feel that the club has further potential by expanding and extending to more sectors of our industry. I see the club making a stronger online presence, and with my knowledge of technology,

I want to help guide DCWC in that direction. I would love the opportunity to bring my knowledge and expertise to the board of the DCWC.

Avida Giloh of Revere Jewels

I have been in the industry for almost 20 years. I started off mainly dealing in diamonds but since I have opened Revere Jewels which deals in diamonds, gemstones, second hand jewelry and watches. I was one of the members who came up with the idea of the chat forum. I believe there is great potential for growth of the club especially in the digital marketplace and growth in this area will attract new members.

Ruth Raviv of Ruth Design

I was born and raised in Israel.

I came to America after serving in the Israeli army for 2 1/2 years as I was offered the opportunity of joining my uncle and family in the Diamond Business.

I also worked for LA Gems and Baguettes USA as a production manager for 12 years.

When I eventually opened my own business I joined the Diamond Club so as to meet new suppliers and customers.

For the last 2 years I have been active on the DCWC Social Committee and enjoyed contributing to the success of the annual Holiday parties.

Itay Shpitz of Sam Diam

I was born and raised in Israel, after my Army service i moved to New York and later Los angels.

I’m 3rd generation in the business and also a member of the Israeli Bourse.

I want to bring some “new & young blood” into the board and think now is the time to be active and contribute back to the industry that I’ve lived all my life.

I believe we have to connect young and old minds together as our industry transitions into the new century, wisely.

Sean Gamliel of SG Diamonds

I was fortunate to have family in the diamond business that taught me the value of ethics above everything else. After 13 years of selling diamonds, I've learned that success in this industry takes dedication and hard work.

The Diamond Club has welcomed me with open arms and I've embraced the community as an extended family. After two years of dedicating my time to the Social and Newsletter committees, I feel it’s only given me more reason to keep contributing to the Club.

I look forward to helping the Club grow in a larger capacity in the future and hope the members give me the opportunity to do so.

Lisa Wiener of

Worldwide Diamonds

It has been a great pleasure working and learning from the Diamond Club Board these past two years. It has given me the opportunity to collaborate with our membership on a more meaningful and productive level.

From poker events, mega mixers to holiday parties I am constantly finding new ways to help evolve and grow this organization. I look forward to and anticipate the success of the Diamond Club in 2020.

Ramin Zar of Zar & Sons

I’m running because I want to see what I can do to make the club better and make sure we have more positive people coming in.

I have been contributing regularly to our weekly Wednesday live auctions at the club.

I want to see how my services can be beneficial to the club. I’m currently in the Executive BOD of my temple and want to be more actively involved in DCWC.

Candidates for the Control Committee

There are three (3) seats vacant for the control committee whose responsibility it is to oversee the financial books of the club. The following five (5) candidates are running for the control committee position.

Raymond Gould of

Raymond Gould

Nikhil Jhaveri of

Jhaveri Diamonds

Kamran Ramifard of

Danital

Pankaj Sheth of

Bright Diamonds

Lon Stein of

ADI

Any member with two years or longer membership is eligible to run for a position. If you would like to put your name on the ballot or recommend a suitable candidate for either positions please contact the club. The deadline to submit nominations is

Friday, February 7, 2020 .

Please call the club at 213.623.1162 for details.

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Upcoming DCWC Events

Advertise your business at local and global market with The Diamond Gala

Click to see the Advertisement Opportunity

After more than a decade, Diamond Club's biggest event The Diamond Gala is back and will be held on April 26, 2020 .

The theme for this enchanting evening is “Celebrating the Gems of Our Lives”

honoring Women and Gems of the Jewelry Industry.

Susan Jacques, GIA President will be accepting the

Lifetime Achievement Award .

Well-known Dignitaries and Retailers from USA and around the World will be invited to attend the Gala. The event is expected to be be covered by press throughout the nation.

For more information about the advertisement opportunity

please call 213-623-1162.

More details to follow next week

Luncheon on Thursday, February 27, 2020

with Jewelers Mutual Insurance

Please join us for our

Monthly Luncheon with JMI on February 27, 2020

at 12 pm

More details to Follow

Important Notices

Counterfeit Gold Bars

Look out for an individual that is making his rounds selling counterfeit Australian Gold bars. The bars are being sold in pre-packed Blue blister packs making them difficult to test or weigh.

March Hong Kong Show - Forwarded as Shared

Thank you for continuous support in Hong Kong International Diamond Gem and Pearl Show / Hong Kong International Jewellery Show 2020

Rescheduling Announcement

The safety of exhibitors and buyers has always been a priority for the HKTDC. In line with the measures taken by the Hong Kong SAR Government against the spread of the novel coronavirus, and after consultation with representatives of the jewellery industry, the HKTDC will reschedule its HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show 2020 (originally scheduled for 2-6 March) and the HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show 2020 (originally scheduled for 4-8 March) to 18-21 May 2020. The twin shows will be concurrently held at the Asia World-Expo.

The HKTDC will monitor the situation closely and will provide details of the rescheduling arrangements to exhibitors and buyers.