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There will be NO Diamond Testing on
Thursday, September 1, 2022.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
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Diamond Club West Coast luncheons are one of the many benefits for our members. We are always happy to see invited guests and potential new members. All invited guests will be properly screened on entering the facility. For the safety and security of all members, we request you all please follow the proper protocol.
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Members are limited to one(1) guest per luncheon.
- Guest is allowed if and only if the member is accompanying the guest.
- Guest must be pre-approved prior to the luncheon.
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There will be NO walk-in guests allowed at any luncheons at ANY time.
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Email DCWC with your guest’s name and information at most 24 hours before the event.
Looking forward to seeing you all at the next Luncheon.
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The following five new applicants have been approved as DCWC members: |
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Ankeet Shah of Continental Pearls USA
Continental Pearl, a firm born in Kobe, Japan in 1966, Ankeet Shah embraces and carries the passion of pearls their family and company is well-known for.
Along with the expertise and years of experience as one of the leading pearl importer and distributor perfectly situated in the heart of Los Angeles’ Jewelry District.
We specialize in Tahitian, South Sea, and Japanese Akoya Pearls both loose pearls and pearl Jewelry!
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Rajni Kakadia of
Bul, Inc.
For over 30 years, we are in the manufacturing, import, and export of diamonds and diamond jewelry. Located in Ahmedabad, Surat, and its headquarters are in Los Angeles.
Bul's Round and Fancy cut diamonds are amongst the world’s finest in cut, color, and clarity. Our diamonds are the perfect balance of quality and precision, as they are manufactured with pure passion and heart.
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Vatsal Patel of
Nova Diamonds
Nova Diamonds is one of the fastest growing companies in the Lab Grown Diamond industry serving the finest TYPE IIA quality and makes available. We stock 0.50 carat and larger in Round and most Fancy shapes in certified and non certified diamonds.
We also carry loose Diamond Layouts from 1/4 carat to 3/4 carat. We also do custom-order diamond cutting. Here’s to a long-term business relationship with the Club members and others to serve you with dedication and professionalism at all times.
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Oded Levy of
Apex Diamonds
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Veral Masani of
Vishal Diamonds
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The following new members have been suspended for non-payment of Dues under DCWC Bylaws Article III, Section 20.:
- Jabbar Khan of ABC Watchwerks
- Max Susini of Marina Loan and Company
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Last week I was part of a group that had the privilege of visiting Stuller Inc, in Louisiana. Stuller is regarded as the leading Jewelry industry manufacturer in the USA. It is an absolute one-of-a-kind place. Hosted by Matt Stuller(the owner) they rolled out the red carpet for our group. They showered us with food, drinks, incredible hospitality, and love. It was an extremely overwhelming trip that everyone should take the time to visit if given the opportunity. There was much to learn, observe and experience in the short time we spent there.
My thanks go to Matt Stuller for giving up his valuable time to ensure that this trip was unforgettable.
-Hala Bachoura, Jewelry Palace
Fun Facts:
- 5400 packages shipped daily.
- The staff of 1600.
- The building is 600,000 sq. feet.
- They cast 2700 pieces of Jewelry each day.
- They have their own onsite GIA Lab.
- Every diamond setter bench is customized in-house to the requirements of the person.
- The person working there for the longest time is 40 years.
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Jewelry Appraisals and Insurance |
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The legal impact of inflated jewelry appraisals -...
As a Property and Casualty Insurance Adjuster specializing in high value jewelry insurance claims, I am often called in to serve as litigation consultant and expert witness when the claims escalate due to coverage disputes. In virtually all...
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southernjewelrynews.com
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Review of Appraisals by Zing! |
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A while ago I asked some of our members what software they use for writing appraisals. I’ve been using an old method of writing on triplicate Appraisals that were available at the local supply store. While those appraisals served their purpose, they were very outdated. One of our members recommended Zing (the platform created by Jewelers Mutual).
When Jewelers Mutual acquired TransGuardian to add a shipping solution to their clients (I was already a member), they updated the platform and created Zing. While I’ve used Zing for quite some time for my shipping needs, I had no idea they offered an appraisal service, and the best part is it’s FREE!
It’s been a few months now that I’ve had a chance to use this free service (you simply need to sign up) and I must say, it’s extremely user-friendly, and looks very professional. The best part, I don’t have to mail anything to my client. The platform uses the client’s email to send it directly to them. This saves me time and money.
I highly recommend anyone who writes appraisals for their clients to give this a try. The software will populate the appraised value based on the criteria of the jewelry (i.e the diamond carat, color, clarity, and cut). This professional consistency removes any calculations or guessing work that would have normally occurred when creating manual appraisals.
Thank you Jewelers Mutual for creating such an easy and important tool for our industry.
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Back to Work with Renewed Energy
Optimism about Holiday Season.
Dear Friends,
The summer season is coming to a close, and the long vacations are behind us. Hopefully, we all took advantage of the fresh air and the slower pace to
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trailer.web-view.net
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Rare Diamond-The largest in 300 years: a rare 170-carat pink
A rare pink diamond discovered in Angola could be the largest discovered in the past three centuries, Australian mining company Lucapa Diamond has said.
The 170-carat diamond discovered in the Lulu mine has been named "Lulu Rose", and will be
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trailer.web-view.net
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Get-Diamonds Top 5 Diamond Search
One of the biggest issues I encounter as a luxury jewelry designer is that clients often cannot imagine how the jewelry will look on their hands, mainly because the size and proportions of everyone's hand is different. I encounter
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trailer.web-view.net
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Notice From Other Bourses |
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Here are some valuable tips:
- Do NOT use your cell phone when walking in public areas.
- Walk with your head up and concentrate on your surroundings.
- If you want to show goods or exchange payment do it in your office, not outside in the public’s eye.
- If you don't have an office consider joining the Diamond Club as a resident.
- Leave your expensive jewelry at home or in your office when walking in the Jewelry district.
- Don't wear your loupe around your neck when in the Jewelry district.
- Packages transported to/from MalcaAmit, FedEx, etc. should be carried in a nondescript bag.
- Don't leave at the same time each day and vary your route home when leaving the parking lot.
- If you feel you are being followed home, adjust your route and drive to the nearest Police Station or Fire Station and call 911 immediately.
- If you are accosted do NOT resist.n Give them what they want and take notice of anything that may identify the individual in the future for example Tattoos, Piercings, and especially take notice of the shoes that they are wearing.
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JM Group tips on how
businesses can be more vigilant
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Jewelry Events In September |
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WJA invites DCWC Members for
Jewelry Night Out:
Celebrate with LA Jewelry Industry Leaders
Presented by Kazanjian Gem Gallery
Join us for the Women's Jewelry Association's tenth annual Jewelry Night Out! For one night, WJA brings together industry professionals for an inspiring evening of community, connection, collaboration, and celebration!
9/8/2022 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Kazanjian Gem Gallery
320 N. Camden Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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HardRock Summit Homepage | HRS2022
Welcome to the HardRock Summit 2022! After a fantastic debut, the HardRock Summit is thrilled to be back in Denver, CO with even more exhibitors, buyers,collectors and special showcases that will get the industry talking.
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hardrocksummit.com
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6 Things to Know About the Second HardRock Summit
New York-The second HardRock Summit is coming up, an event that will bring plenty of gems, minerals, and fossils together under one roof. Here are a few things to know about the upcoming event, slated for Sept. 8-11 at the Colorado Convention...
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www.nationaljeweler.com
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Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers
Tucson, AZ ............... September 1-2-3-4
Minneapolis, MN .........October 1-2, 2022
West Springfield, MA.....October 14-15
Orlando, FL................October 28-29-30
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glwshows.com
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Singapore Gem and Jewelry Fair by Informa Market
Singapore Gem and Jewelry Fair by Informa Market Hosted By Sri Gems. Event starts on Tuesday, 27 September 2022 and happening at Singapore EXPO, Singapore, Singapore. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information.
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allevents.in
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