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The Diamond Registry
In 1961, Joseph Schlussel started selling diamonds as a dealer. In 1968, he started one of the first publications devoted to the Diamond Industry -- The Diamond Registry Bulletin. The Bulletin was published for 40 years and covered many different topics of interest to the Diamond Industry such as the rise of "conflict diamonds" and "supplier of choice".
Joe was one of the early adopters of the internet. His first venture revolved around setting up an "intranet" for loose diamond buyers and diamond wholesalers. After realizing what the Internet could be, he transformed his intranet and placed it on the WWW. His goal was to set up a website where the public could become informed and gain transparency into wholesale diamond prices. Wholesale diamond prices by cut, clarity, and size are regularly updated and can be viewed at http://diamondregistry.com/price.htm. His early adoption of selling diamonds online was quoted in a 2004 Washington Post article.
The Diamond Registry connects buyers instantly to hundreds of diamond suppliers by using its own membership network of participating cutters and importers both in the United States and worldwide. By openly reporting wholesale diamond prices, The Diamond Registry assures that the customer can get the best possible value from today's market with the use of intensive personal analysis, clear diamond prices, help with How to Buy a Diamond, and an exacting examination of gems from competing world sources. In its role as the link between the numerous manufacturers and traders in the diamond world, The Diamond Registry has become known as the "matchmaker" of the industry.
One notable client was Jack Welch
, the former CEO of General Electric.
The Diamond Registry is a Member-in-Good-Standing with the following associations
Nissan Perla, owner of Olympic Diamond Corp. and Secretary of the Diamond Dealer's Club talked to The Diamond Registry about the value of Diamonds. He feels that given the growth of China and India, demand for Diamonds will only increase. You can find the entire interview here.
In 1961, Joseph Schlussel started selling diamonds as a dealer. In 1968, he started one of the first publications devoted to the Diamond Industry -- The Diamond Registry Bulletin. The Bulletin was published for 40 years and covered many different topics of interest to the Diamond Industry such as the rise of "conflict diamonds" and "supplier of choice".
Joe was one of the early adopters of the internet. His first venture revolved around setting up an "intranet" for loose diamond buyers and diamond wholesalers. After realizing what the Internet could be, he transformed his intranet and placed it on the WWW. His goal was to set up a website where the public could become informed and gain transparency into wholesale diamond prices. Wholesale diamond prices by cut, clarity, and size are regularly updated and can be viewed at http://diamondregistry.com/price.htm. His early adoption of selling diamonds online was quoted in a 2004 Washington Post article.
- "Joseph L. Schlussel, a diamond wholesaler in New York, thinks a one-on-one relationship is important in diamond sales, but he is hedging his bets. His site, Diamondregistry.com, designed for selling to diamond dealers and brick-and-mortar jewelers, now also sells to individuals."
The Diamond Registry connects buyers instantly to hundreds of diamond suppliers by using its own membership network of participating cutters and importers both in the United States and worldwide. By openly reporting wholesale diamond prices, The Diamond Registry assures that the customer can get the best possible value from today's market with the use of intensive personal analysis, clear diamond prices, help with How to Buy a Diamond, and an exacting examination of gems from competing world sources. In its role as the link between the numerous manufacturers and traders in the diamond world, The Diamond Registry has become known as the "matchmaker" of the industry.
One notable client was Jack Welch
Jack Welch
John Francis "Jack" Welch, Jr. is an American chemical engineer, business executive, and author. He was Chairman and CEO of General Electric between 1981 and 2001...
, the former CEO of General Electric.
The Diamond Registry is a Member-in-Good-Standing with the following associations
- The Diamond Dealers Club Of New York
- World Federation of Diamond Bourses
- The Jewelers Board of Trade
- Jewelry Information Center
- Jewelers Vigilance Committee
- Gemological Association Of Great Britain
Nissan Perla, owner of Olympic Diamond Corp. and Secretary of the Diamond Dealer's Club talked to The Diamond Registry about the value of Diamonds. He feels that given the growth of China and India, demand for Diamonds will only increase. You can find the entire interview here.
