New York: The GEM Awards recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals and companies whose work raises the visibility and status of fine jewellery and watches.
Leading natural fancy color diamonds manufacturers and wholesalers, D.B.S Diamonds Inc and Rio Diamond Corp., are among the sponsors of the event.
D.B.S. Diamonds Inc, based in Los Angeles, New York, Israel and Hong Kong, is a family owned diamond manufacturer and wholesale company. It was founded more than 15 years ago by Shay Belhassen who specializes in cutting and polishing the rarest diamonds and maximizing each diamond's color and quality.
Rio Diamond with nearly 50 years of expertise in cutting and polishing rough diamonds, has a global sales and marketing network specializing in natural fancy color diamonds. It is headquartered in New York and Hong Kong and led by Jose O. Batista and his eldest and youngest sons, Jose Jr and JD.
Rio and DBS will showcase their colorful inventory at the GEM Awards event, including a rare three-carat fancy vivid orange by DBS, and unique three-carat blue diamond by Rio.
British jewellery designer Stephen Webster will host the 15th Annual GEM Awards on January 13 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York.
