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Grandview Klein Diamonds: Empowering Women in Namibia through Education
In the heart of Southern Africa in the coastal country of Namibia, a story of diamonds and hope unfolds. Grandview Klein Diamonds, a leading diamond manufacturer in the country and the world, has become a beacon of change. Understanding the importance of providing...
Board Q+A: Christina Gandia Gambale
A Conversation with Christina Gandia Gambale, Co-Owner of Greenwich St. Jewelers & Diamonds Do Good Board Member As Co-Owner of Greenwich St. Jewelers, Christina Gandia Gambale is familiar with the questions that consumers are asking their local jewelers. Since...
De Beers: Protecting Ecosystems in Africa through the Longest Translocation of Elephants in History
Nestled along De Beers’ Diamond Route in South Africa, Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve’s 80,000 acres of fertile land and safe conditions created a “large” problem: too many elephants were impacting the ecosystem. The Reserve is home to over 400 different species of...
Colorado-based Shane Co. Gives Back to Underserved Communities
Shane Co., a Colorado-based jeweler, has partnered up with the Kids In Need Foundation (KINF) to give back to children and schools in underserved communities across the United States. More than 9,000 students and over 375 classrooms have benefited from Shane...
Flaviana Matata: Making It Possible For Girls To Attend School Across Africa
The Flaviana Matata Foundation, a beneficiary of Diamonds Do Good, has long worked to help Tanzanian girls from underserved communities achieve their education goals. The Foundation has supported girls in Tanzania by providing financial and material support, including...
De Beers: Supporting Gender Equality through Programming and Mentorships
Sunny-Girl, an ambitious woman living in Namibia, has worked for years to penetrate the male-dominated business of car and tire repairs. Through a program called AWOME (Accelerating Women Owned Micro-Enterprises), Sunny-Girl has been working with a mentor to set...
H.K. Designs: Enabling Women to Join the Work Force Throughout India
When India-based diamond and jewelry manufacturer H.K.Designs read the research that showed only 20% of women in India were employed in August of 2020, down over 10% from studies in 1990, they knew they had to take action. The coronavirus pandemic had only added to...
Nungu Diamonds: A Black-Owned Business and a Testament to Nelson Mandela’s Work in South Africa
In Johannesburg, South Africa, a country once divided by racial segregation, Nelson Mandela used his life to fight for education and equal opportunities for all. Mandela, former President of South Africa, experienced a life filled with struggle, but one that...
Greenwich St. Jewelers: Supporting the BIPOC Community in the Jewelry Industry and Beyond
In 1976, Carl and Milly Gandia opened Greenwich Jewelers on Greenwich Street in downtown New York City. Carl, who worked as a jeweler’s apprentice in New York’s Diamond District since he was 17, brought home an ad to his wife, Milly, that read “Jewelry Store for...
Pomellato: Empowering Women is in Their DNA
Since its’ birth in 1967 during the heat of the women’s rights movement, Pomellato, the Italian luxury fine jeweler, has revolutionized women. “The 1960’s were a crucial time for women in Europe and the United States,” Nathalie Diamantis, President and CEO of...
Dharmanandan Diamonds: Giving Surat Citizens a New Chance at Life
Surat, India, is a city known for its impact on the natural diamond industry through the artisans who cut and polish these rare and unique gems. Dharmanandan Diamonds is dedicated to the thousands of these skilled workers they employ providing livelihoods for their...
Sheetal Group: Providing Education, Basic Needs, and Disaster Relief to India
The Sheetal Group has led India in creating beautiful polished diamonds from their natural rough origins since 1985. As one of the world's leading diamond manufacturers, they have also been leaders in supporting the communities where they do business. “Every child...
Hearts On Fire: “A Brand By and About Women” Proves Their Dedication to Give Back to Women by Partnering with Girls Inc.
Boston, MA—Hearts On Fire proved their dedication to all women by partnering with Girls Inc. in 2018, a national organization dedicated to serving underprivileged girls in North America. Hearts on Fire partnered with a team from Girls Inc. to conceptualize,...
Mine Training Society: Creating Diverse Opportunities for Students in the Northwest Territories of Canada
The Mine Training Society (MTS) is a unique partnership between Canada’s Aboriginal governments, public government, and the diamond industry. MTS helps students pursue degrees in undergraduate education to further advance and equip students and individuals in...
Gerald Peters: Creating Lasting Community Impact by Getting Personal
Gerald Peters is a 2nd generation, family-owned business that has been located in Staten Island, New York, since 1996. Over the years, Gerald Peters believes in the importance of helping local people and organizations, which has made a huge impact on the Staten Island...
SRK Donates Meals to Help Affected Families During National Lockdown
Throughout the global pandemic and nationwide lockdown in Surat, Shree Ramkrishna Exports Pvt Ltd (SRK), a leading company in diamond crafting & exporting, stepped up to support those affected by the lockdown. SRK provided migrant families with food grains,...