Diamond

Diamonds, diplomacy, and a family legacy

With Israel’s diamond industry under pressure, Shai Schnitzer is seeking the exchange presidency once held by his father and grandfather – and putting his connections to the test

|ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Shai Schnitzer was always drawn to the diamond industry for its emphasis on personal relationships
creating bespoke jewellery.

Custom jewellery by leading Hatton Garden jewellers

Explore Hatton Garden’s bespoke jewellery services, from custom engagement rings and wedding bands to personalized necklaces, with expert craftsmanship and online design consultations.

|ByIN COOPERATION WITH REGAL
The Treasure of Villena.

Bronze Age hoard, Egyptian diamonds: String of museum heists throughout August shake Europe

The Treasure of Villena is a a collection of Bronze Age artifacts found in 1963 • The necklace once belonged to Queen Nazli of Egypt and is adorned with 673 diamonds

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
A diamond.

Why the diamond industry must abandon dogma and embrace lab-grown pragmatism - opinion

The modern marketplace no longer rewards dogmatic rejectionism; instead, it demands an enlightened dual-track strategy that balances trade advocacy with market realities. 

|ByAHMED BIN SULAYEM

Conflict diamond issues debated in City of Gold

Representatives from more than 70 diamond-producing countries gathered in J'lem to take part in annual plenary session.

NOVEMBER 2, 2010ByRON FRIEDMAN
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Ban lifted on Zimbabwe diamond exports

Israel chairs Kimberly Process; targets Zimbabwe for reform.

JULY 20, 2010BySHARON WROBEL
Robert Mugabe

Diamond industry seeks to regain shine

Despite uptick in exports and imports, pre-crisis level still far away

APRIL 9, 2010BySHARON WROBEL
The Jerusalem Post