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Israel Diamond Exchange quits WFDB amid tariff dispute

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The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) has suspended its membership in the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), citing dissatisfaction with the organisation’s conduct during the ongoing US import tariff crisis, Rapaport News reported.

In a letter to WFDB Secretary-General Rony Unterman on 8th April, the IDE board said the decision followed unanswered requests for information and actions that had harmed Israel’s diamond trade. IDE President Nissim Zuaretz told Rapaport the move was triggered by WFDB President Yoram Dvash’s comments in Calcalist, where he criticised country-specific lobbying and promoted a global strategy for tariff exemptions.

Zuaretz accused Dvash of trying to take credit for advocacy led by the World Diamond Council (WDC), potentially jeopardising Israel’s own efforts. Dvash denied the claims, telling Rapaport they were “untrue and frankly absurd,” and emphasised the WFDB’s ongoing collaboration with the WDC.

Zuaretz said the IDE would shift focus to partnerships with the WDC and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA), while also saving over $29,000 in annual fees. Dvash described IDE’s withdrawal as “rash,” warning it could weaken global unity at a critical time for the industry.

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Love, Light, and Legacy: Jacob & Co. Unveils the $3.4m Angel Cut Diamond Watch

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Forget everything you thought you knew about diamonds being just…sparkly. Jacob & Co. has decided to flip the script—and in true high-drama fashion, it’s not just about shine anymore, it’s about storytelling carved in stone. To mark its 40th anniversary, the maison introduces something that feels less like a gemstone and more like a manifesto: the Angel Cut. Not a remix. Not a tweak. A full-blown reinvention of how a diamond catches light—and attention.

The Angel Cut is defined by its distinctive lozenge-shaped table within a rectangular form with cut corners, designed to precisely control the movement of light. This unique geometry creates a refined, dimensional glow rather than intense sparkle, resulting in a look that is fluid, balanced, and architectural.

Meticulous calibration of crown height, pavilion depth, and facet alignment enhances internal reflection while ensuring even light distribution. By minimizing extinction and softening contrast, the cut produces a seamless, continuous radiance. Its sophisticated optical performance makes it especially effective in low-light settings, such as diamond-set watch cases, where consistent luminosity is essential.

At the heart of this innovation is Jacob Arabo himself. The Angel Cut isn’t just a technical flex; it’s a love letter. Inspired by his wife Angela, the design holds exactly 37 facets—a subtle, intimate nod to their 37-year journey together. In an industry obsessed with carats and clarity, this is something rarer: emotion engineered into geometry.

It’s this duality—precision and passion—that gives the Angel Cut its edge. It exists at the intersection of science and sentiment, where cold, calculated angles somehow translate into warmth, memory, and meaning.

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