Israelis have become such voracious online shoppers that the country’s brick-and-mortar retailers are starting to get nervous. Why? They’re worried that the government may make it even cheaper and easier by increasing the exemption on customs and value-added tax. Online shopping has been growing at a 20% annual pace over the last five years, according … Read More →
Tzoffeys 1818, a pioneer in rough tenders headquartered within the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE), will be offering a mix of commercial goods and exceptional rough stones at its tender next week. The tender will be held as part of the Israel Diamond Exchange’s 3rd International Rough Diamond Week scheduled for May 22 to 26. In … Read More →
The Israel Diamond Jewelry Association (IDJ) was officially launched on February 16 at a ceremony held on the sidelines of International Diamond Week in Israel (IDWI). The IDJ Statement of Purpose was signed by Yoram Dvash, president of the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE); Cibjo President Gaetano Cavalieri and Israel Diamond Institute Chairman Shmuel Schnitzer. It … Read More →