First Texas-Israel Diamond Show Offers Exceptional Opportunity to Local Jewelers
RAMAT GAN, Israel, June 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
This fall, jewelers in Texas and surrounding states will be offered an exceptional opportunity to buy diamonds directly from the source, at the first Texas-Israel Diamond Show in San Antonio from September 29 - 30, 2014. Strategic cooperation between the Texas Jewelers Association (TJA) and the Israel Diamond Institute (IDI) has created this unique trunk show, which will bring dozens of leading diamond dealers from Israel, which is one of the largest diamond centers in the world. The show will be held in conjunction with the TJA Convention, September 27 - 30, 2014, and is open to retail and other members of the jewelry industry in Texas and the surrounding states.
The Texas-Israel Diamond event will showcase 30 vendors from Israel, with diamond offerings in every size, shape, color and price point in loose diamonds and luxury diamond jewelry. The timing will enable jewelers to replenish stocks before the holiday season.
According to Eli Avidar, IDI Managing Director, this show is a win-win opportunity for both vendors and buyers. "In Israel's diamond center, jewelers can find whatever diamonds they could possible look for - in every size, cut, quality and price. Now, for the first time, we are bringing these advantages directly to them," he said.
Avidar added, "This is the first time that we are reaching out to local jewelers in the United States. We're holding the first Israel Diamond Show here because we believe in the vibrancy of this market."
The organizers are also plannng social events and networking opportunities at the show, as well as special rates on accomodations. The show will be open to jewelers and other authorized members of the trade. Registration and valid trade credentials are necessary for admittance. To register, visit http://texasjewelers.org/
Israel: The Source for Polished Diamonds
Israel is one of the world's leading diamond centers - a hub for both the trade and manufacture of polished diamonds. The United States is Israel's major market, with Israeli diamonds accounting for half of all diamonds sold in America. The Israeli Diamond Industry exports over $10 billion dollars worth of polished and rough stones all over the world, making diamonds a leading export second to high-technology. The Israel Diamond Center in Ramat Gan adjacent to Tel Aviv, a high-tech, maximum security complex, hosts over 2,000 firms and the world's largest diamond trading floor.
About the Texas Jewelers Association
The Texas Jewelers Association is a statewide organization of retail jewelers and vendor associates whose purpose is "promoting the general welfare, standing and prosperity of the jewelry industry in the state of Texas." Since 1906, the Texas Jewelers Association has served the needs of the Texas Jewelry Industry. For more information on the Texas Jewelers Association, visit http://TexasJewelers.org or email Texas Jewelers Association Executive Director at: [email protected]
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SOURCE Israel Diamond Institute (IDI)
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