Requests that proceeds benefit organizations for Holocaust survivors, commemoration and education Mr. Francois CurielChairman of Christie’s Europe Dear Sir, It has come to our attention that Christie’s is mounting the sale of a jewelry collection belonging to the estate of the late Heidi Horten. Her late husband, Helmut Horten was a Nazi Party member who … Read more
World Federation of Diamond Bourses to Join Natural Diamond Council in Effort to Support the Natural Diamond Industry New York, NY – May 4, 2023: Recognizing increased consumer demand as being critical to the prosperity of the natural diamond industry, the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has entered into a partnership with the Natural … Read more
Antwerp, April 9, 2023: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) commended the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) for its decision to return to printed Diamond Dossier reports as of April 9, 2023. The GIA’s transition to digital reports was an important item on the agenda of the World Diamond Congress at the end of … Read more
Antwerp, April 3, 2023: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses concluded a very successful 40th World Diamond Congress, held in Ramat Gan from March 28 – 30, 2023 as part of Israel Diamond Week. The Congress, whose theme was “Change and Innovation in the New Diamond Reality, was attended by Presidents and officers of most of the … Read more
Antwerp, January 30, 2023: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has announced that registration is now open for the 40th World Diamond Congress, which will take place in Ramat Gan, Israel from March 28 – 30, 2023. The World Diamond Congress, the WFDB’s most important event, convenes representatives of the 29 member bourses as well as leaders of … Read more
The Executive Committee of the WFDB held a successful meeting in London on November 1, 2022, hosted by the London Diamond Bourse. WFDB President Yoram Dvash opened the meeting with an update on the market situation. The meeting continued with the ongoing business of the Federation presented by various members, notably Treasurer-General Mehul Shah and … Read more
Antwerp, Belgium, March 17, 2022: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) announced today that Eyal Shirazy has been appointed Executive Director of GET-Diamonds, its global B2B trading platform for polished diamonds. Yoram Dvash, President of the WFDB, said “We are very pleased that Eyal is leading GET-Diamonds. We are confident that the knowledge and … Read more
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) is deeply concerned over the loss of life and suffering that is inflicted on so many as a result of the conflict in Ukraine. As a leading international trade organization that incorporates diamond bourses from all around the globe, the WFDB has always called upon its members to … Read more
Adopts Guidelines on Social Responsibility Young Diamantaires Invited to Join Meetings Antwerp, February 28, 2022: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) concluded a very successful Presidents’ Meeting at the DMCC in Dubai last week, during which the organization adopted a resolution in support of social responsibility, transparency, compliance and full disclosure. This was also … Read more
Keynote Speaker will be Angolan Minister of Mines Antwerp, Belgium, February 10, 2022: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) will hold its bi-annual Presidents’ Meeting from February 23 – 25, 2022, at Almas Tower in Dubai. The meeting, the first in-person WFDB meeting since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, will be attended by … Read more
