Israel Diamond Institute

Israel Diamond Institute (IDI) is a non-profit public interest company in Israel that represents organizations and institutions involved in Israel’s diamond industry.[1] The main functions of the Institute are marketing and business development, promotion of rough diamond trading, professional training, security consultancy, technological research and development and trade shows.[2]

IDI Diamond museum exhibit

History

Established in 1967, the IDI’s goal is to promote the Israeli diamond industry worldwide.

The IDI constructs national pavilions at international jewelry and diamond trade shows, which often host dozens of Israeli diamantaires' booths. The IDI also represents the Israeli Diamond Industry at numerous trade shows all over the world.[3]

Activities

Israel’s Diamond Industry is one of the country’s leading industries with the export of polished diamonds accounting for over 20 percent of the state’s total exports.

The Diamond Technology Center of Israel - a wholly owned subsidiary of the Institute, invests new production technologies to lower production costs, increase production and create a greater selection of merchandise.

The Hilhomim technology center coordinates and oversees all stages of planning and implementation of research and development projects, in coordination with key academic institutes and private entities in the industry.

The first international mission of the Institute is on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, New York. The firm expands the Israeli diamond trade in the United States. The Hong Kong firm promotes trade with China and the Far East region.

The IDI’s managing director is Eli Avidar.

Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Museum
Exhibit at the Diamond Museum

Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Museum houses displays and interactive exhibits that combine science, art and the history of diamonds. The museum is located in Ramat Gan.

See also

References
  1. Israel Diamond Industry Archived 2012-12-18 at Archive.today, Retrieved 2010-02-03.
  2. About the Israel Diamond Institute Archived 2011-02-23 at the Wayback Machine, Retrieved 2010-02-03.
  3. Diamond industry launches Israel Diamond Jewelry Association
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