U.S. / International Diamond Week attracts more than 100 foreign firms, Huge interest in rough, polished sales and jewelry auction
The organizers of the US / International Diamond Week, to be held March 17-20 at the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) in Ramat Gan, , announced that more than 100 foreign firms have registered for participation in the event where $1 billion of polished goods will be offered for sale. IDE President Yair Sahar said he expected the number of registrants to rise further still in the 10 days leading up to the event. Meanwhile, the organizers of the various rough and polished diamond tenders and jewelry auction reported overwhelming interest.