A new exhibition of diamond jewelry, designed by members of the Israel Community of Designers, opened today at the Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Museum. The exhibition was launched at a festive reception by the Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI), to which the museum belongs. The opening was attended by IDI Chairman Moti Ganz, Israel [...]
Africa
Namibia’s Diamond Manufacturers Association Joins IDMA
Members of the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) voted to accept the Diamond Manufacturers Association of Namibia (DiaMAN) as the organization’s 15th member. The decision was made at the 2009 Presidents’ Meeting held in Antwerp in November. Namibia is the third African country to obtain membership in IDMA.
DiaMAN’s president, Burhan Seber, thanked the IDMA members [...]
India
IDI and GJEPC Sign Memorandum of Understanding
The Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI) and the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the establishment of areas of cooperation between the two parties. The MOU was signed at a ceremony in Mumbai by IDI Managing Director Eli Avidar, and GJEPC Executive [...]
Industry News
IDI Appoints Former Diplomat as New Chief Marketing Officer
The Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI) has appointed Nissim Palomo as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of the group.
Palomo joins IDI with a rich background as a diplomat, having served for twelve years with the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs in various capacities on three continents.
His most recent position was as Consul of Israel [...]
China
The Israeli Diamond Industry Exchanges Official Letters of Cooperation with Panyu Government
The Israeli Diamond Industry, represented by the Israel Diamond Institute (IDI), the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) and the Israel Diamond Manufacturers Association (IsDMA), has exchanged official letters of cooperation with the Panyu People’s Government. This came at the culmination of a visit by a senior delegation from Panyu to the Israeli Diamond Industry.
The letters propose [...]
Americas
IDI Managing Director Eli Avidar : We are seeking the South American Hong Kong
On October 13, 2009 an international delegation of leaders from the diamond world held an historic meeting with the President of Panama, Ricardo Martinelli. The meeting was attended by Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI) Managing Director Eli Avidar, Israeli Ambassador to Panama Yoad Magen, the Chairman of the World Diamond Council (WDC) Eli [...]
Industry News
IDI Launches Second Round of YouTube Videos to Promote Israeli Diamonds
The Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI) has launched a second round of YouTube videos to promote the Israeli Diamond Industry. The first round of videos was launched at a press conference in Las Vegas in May, where IDI revealed the 4th Stage in the “Together Works” strategic program, based on a social media [...]
Industry News
‘Sixty Diamonds and Many More’ Exhibition Open at Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Museum
The diamond jewelry design competition held by the Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI) in honor of Israel’s 60th anniversary is the basis for a new exhibition that opened at the Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Museum here today. The exhibition was launched at a festive reception in the presence of Mayor of Ramat [...]
Industry News
Israeli Government to Underwrite Training of Diamond Polishers
At a meeting with the leaders of the Israeli Diamond Industry yesterday, Israel’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Labor Benjamin Ben-Eliezer said that he would help finance a professional training program for diamond polishers. The ministry program, to be implemented in 2009-2010, will train 100 unemployed to become polishers on the level of “Excellent”.
Diamond leaders [...]
Industry News
Moti Ganz Elected Re-elected Chairman of Israel Diamond Institute
Moti Ganz was re-elected unanimously for an additional three-year term as Chairman of the Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI), by its Board of Directors. Moti Ganz also serves as President of the Israel Diamond Manufacturers Association (IsDMA) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA).
After being re-elected Moti Ganz said, “I am grateful to [...]
Asia
Israeli Diamond Industry Returns to India for IIJS
The Israeli Diamond Industry is returning for the second time to the India International Jewelry Show (IIJS) to be held from August 6 – 10, 2009 in Mumbai with all participating companies looking forward to doing good business at the show.
According to Eli Avidar, Managing Director of the Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI) [...]
Company News
IsDMA and the DTC Hold Annual Meeting
The (Israel Diamond Manufacturers Association) IsDMA, led by its President, Moti Ganz and Deputy president David De-Toledo and the DTC delegation headed by Managing Director, Varda Shine and Sales Director, Mahiar Borhanjoo met in Tel Aviv to discuss the current state of the Israeli diamond business and trends in world diamond markets.
Within the framework of [...]
