Survivors of the Holocaust – Part 1
As the Holocaust survivors witnessed the spring of 1945, a palpable joy surged through Europe. Imagine: after six grueling years of devastation,
Viktor Frankl: A Beacon of Hope in a World of Uncertainty
Why should we, in this digital era, pay attention to a book by Viktor Frankl? It’s not always easy for young people
Sylvain Goldberg on the alpha and omega of the diamond industry
The Alpha and Omega of the diamond business history and some savvy expertise
Holocaust: lessons humanity can and should learn from it (1)
The Holocaust was one of the most devastating and degrading events in human history. It is crucial that we remember the lessons
Van Bercken: success in establishing a diamond polishing trade in Antwerp
Statue of Lodewyk van Bercken in Antwerp – image: Fred Romero The credit for the invention of the scaif (a polishing wheel
Place Vendôme : from military base to jewelers’ paradise
Place Vendôme, located in the heart of Paris, is one of the most iconic squares in the world.
Diamond jewelry has captivated us with its beauty and elegance for centuries
Jewelry has been an important part of human culture for thousands of years. From ancient civilizations to modern times, jewelry has been
Hope Diamond, which inspired “The Heart of the Ocean” in “Titanic”, cursed?
The Hope Diamond was the stuff of fantasy for the richest of people, before its cursed nature tarnished its reputation. But what
World’s oldest diamonds
The oldest known diamonds, almost as old as the earth itself, have been found in Australia and could hold the key to
Most scandalous diamonds in history – part 2
Over the centuries, important diamonds have been known to contribute to salacious scandals and the downfall of dynasties, even death. Here, a