August 18, 2020
Vol. 3 - Ed. 32
Message From the Board of Directors
Message from the Floor and Delinquent Committee
Dear Members,
We are in the process of compiling a new delinquency list as the current list is no longer relevant.
If you are currently experiencing collection problems and would like DCWC to assist you through a mediation or an arbitration, please contact the office for details.
Thank you!
Diamond Club Reopens
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We are happy to announce that the Diamond Club has now reopened for the following members.
  • Resident Members
  • Locker Holding Members ( limited time)
  • Diamond Testing ( Appointment only)
LA County guidelines will be strictly adhered to.
All entering the club premises will be required to check in and sign a one time waiver before being allowed entry.
DCWC Entry Via Key Cards
We are now in the initial stages of assigning members their Entry Key Cards. 
  • Phase 1: Residents and Locker Members cards will be distributed by August 31, 2020.

  • Phase 2: General Members, look for information in next week's newsletter.
DCWC New Facebook Page Markets
Members' Merchandise
Diamond Club launches a new Facebook page to help members stay up to date and to promote their merchandise.
Like and Follow to be connected with the Diamond Club
We hear you...
Last week's Survey's Result:
List the DCWC benefit(s) that are most useful to the least useful to you in 2020?
1: Whats App Forums
2: Free shipping to GIA
3: Diamond Screening
4: Mediation/ Arbitration
5: Insurance Discount
6: Other
Welcoming New Members
John Padula (Associate Member) of
Brink's Global Services
Rebecca (Rifka) Baly of Elibelle Designs/ RB Jewels
Yaniv Wolf of
Affinity Gems
Club Resignations
The following members have resigned from the Club:
  • Arthur Kardijian of Structure
  • Eli Yaacov of DMI
  • Jim Dinse of JLS LLC
  • Jimmy Savani of Palak Diamond
  • Marvin Shmagin of Carol Klein Fine Jewelry
  • Samir Sangani of Solar Diamonds
What do you Propose ?
A message from our member Jerome Heidenreich
Los Angeles estate dealer Jerome Heidenreich answers four key questions about stocking and selling vintage engagement rings.

Where is the best place to source vintage engagement rings?
Trade shows like the Miami Beach Antique show, the Las Vegas Antique Show and the Metropolitan Show in New York offer quality and quantity in one place. Antique malls and the nicer flea markets are also good sources. The hardest rings to find are Edwardian and really nice Victorian rings; the easiest are styles from the 1930s and 1940s onward.

What types of antique and vintage engagement rings are most in demand?
About half our clients Read More
Latest News From WFDB
WFDB and IDMA Announce the First Virtual
World Diamond Congress
39th Congress will be held on September 14 – 15, 2020
 Antwerp, Belgium, August 14, 2020:  The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) have announced that the next World Diamond Congress will be held in a virtual format on September 14 – 15, 2020. The 39th World Diamond Congress, a biennial gathering of the WFDB and IDMA, was originally planned to be held in Hong Kong in November 2020, but has been moved to a digital format due to the coronavirus pandemic.
 WFDB Acting President Read More
Yoram Dvash: Peace agreement between Israel and UAE opens horizon for important economic cooperation
Yoram Dvash, Acting President of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and President of the Israel Diamond Exchange, praised the governments of Israel and the United Arab Emirates for the historic agreement that was announced today to normalize relations between the two important countries in the Middle East.
Dvash said that he congratulates all of the parties involved Read More
Comments to the Letter to the Editor
I thank the writer of last weeks 'letter to the editor.' The issue of anonymity arose amongst some members. The Newsletter Committee encourages members to contribute towards this column whether signed anonymous or in the writer's name. If the topic discussed is current, topical and thought provoking we will publish it as long as it doesn't slander anyone and is written in good taste.                                          
 -Mervyn Hahn
Comments to the Previous Letters to the Editor
Should people in the diamond and jewelry business be
granted a concealed carry permit for a firearm ?
              

I had a conceal and carry permit in Africa, since 2012, which is still active. I have never seen the need to have it here, but recently I feel like it would be a good idea to have a firearm with me. I just purchased a firearm last week and will be applying for conceal and carry once my 10 day cool off period is over. I don’t think that it is necessary to conceal and carry. I just think it’s a good idea to have it with you, but not to protect your merchandise, just in case you get into trouble because of your merchandise.
- Alpesh Ramani 

I come from a war-torn country and realize the only way to protect myself is by fighting back. I was in the army in my country and am very good with a firearm and will use it to protect myself and my family if necessary.
-S&W

Unfortunately getting a carry permit is impossible in California. If I could move tomorrow I would.
-Anonymous
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Now Hiring
Looking to hire full time assistant with
good computer skills. Must have experience
working in the jewelry industry.
Contact Pete: 213 842 9621
Diamond Club Promotes Jewelry Sales
Diamond Club would like to offer these three strategically designed advertisements campaigns at no charge to you to be shared on your website, Facebook, Instagram, etc. We want to steer more dollars into the Jewelry Industry via our customers and customer's customers.

Let us be the catalyst for success in the Jewelry Industry during this time and spread the message:
  • Post Quarantine = Buy Jewelry!
  • Share them with all of your clients - wholesale and retail
  • Don't be shy, SHARE SHARE SHARE! 
  • Add your business logo to the ads
If you wish to add your logo before sharing it with your customers, please contact DCWC's graphic designer, RJ of MulTriMedia at 213-590-7101
To download a high resolution copy to share on your
social media, Click Here
Latest News
GIA Lab to Offer Full Grading on
Lab-Grown Diamond Reports
- Shared by Nirav Shah and Ramin Zar
The Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA) grading lab will now print its standard color and clarity grades on its lab-grown diamond reports—a change from how it’s noted lab-grown diamond grades for the last 14 years.
GIA chief executive officer and president Susan Jacques announced the move at the end of 
Rent relief application opens Monday for eligible county residents outside of L.A. city

Eligible Los Angeles County residents can begin applying Monday for a new rent relief program intended to assist households financially hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Starting at 8 a.m., applicants can visit 211la.org to fill up an online form. They can also call 2-1-1 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. There will be more than 100 operators available to help people with their application, according Read More


Newsom declares statewide emergency as fires burn across California

Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a statewide emergency in order to help California respond to the fires burning across the state amid an extreme heat wave that brought more warnings about power outages on Tuesday.
More than 30 wildfires are burning across California, including nearly a dozen that started in the last two days, according to officials with Read More
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