DiamondTrade.com L.L.C. Receives 2000 Pacesetters Award.Business Editors DALLAS---(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 29, 2000 DiamondTrade.com, L.L.C. was honored as one of the fastest growing private companies in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex by the Dallas Business Journal for the year 2000 Pacesetters award. The recognition was announced at a dinner at the Westin Galleria, Sept. 28, 2000. DiamondTrade is one of the pioneers in selling fine diamonds on the Internet. The company was formed as a limited liability company June 1, 1999. For the 12 months ended May 31, 2000, sales increased by 89.09% over the previous comparable period. DiamondTrade's Web site features fine diamonds accompanied by a GIA Noun 1. GIA - a terrorist organization of Islamic extremists whose violent activities began in 1992; aims to overthrow the secular Algerian regime and replace it with an Islamic state; "the GIA has embarked on a terrorist campaign of civilian massacres" or AGS AGS American Geriatrics Society. certificate which authenticates the quality of each diamond offered. In addition each diamond sold is verified by a Sarin sarin (zärēn`), volatile liquid used as a nerve gas. It boils at 147°C; but evaporates quickly at room temperature; its vapor is colorless and odorless. report and is often laser inscribed in·scribe tr.v. in·scribed, in·scrib·ing, in·scribes 1. a. To write, print, carve, or engrave (words or letters) on or in a surface. b. To mark or engrave (a surface) with words or letters. with the certificate number that further validates the authenticity of the diamond for the protection of the customer. Danny Morehead accepted the award on behalf of DiamondTrade.com. Mr. Morehead spent much of his career with Zale Corporation “Zale” redirects here. For other uses, see Zale (disambiguation). Zale Corporation (NYSE: ZLC) is the second largest specialty retailer of fine jewelry in North America, operating over 2,300 retail locations, (which includes both kiosks/carts and stores) in its loose diamond division that sold diamonds for investment. The company's slogan is "Shopping for a diamond has changed forever," Mr. Morehead said, "in recognizing the impact of the Internet on the changing buying habits of the consumer." Commenting on DiamondTrade.com's award, Mr. Morehead stated, "We are very pleased to be recognized in such a fashion. Our direct-to-customer model empowers our customers to select fine diamonds at prices significantly below those found at the typical jewelry jewelry, personal adornments worn for ornament or utility, to show rank or wealth, or to follow superstitious custom or fashion. The most universal forms of jewelry are the necklace, bracelet, ring, pin, and earring. store. We have an inventory level on our Web site that exceeds $180 million. The traditional jewelry store carries a fraction of our selection. As customers have discovered what DiamondTrade.com offers, sales have grown dramatically." The company has been featured in articles on Bloomberg, Barrons, CNET (body) CNET - Centre national d'Etudes des Telecommunications. The French national telecommunications research centre at Lannion. , and the Canadian National Post. It was also the subject of a story by Fox Television News. In the month of August, 10,900 people visited its Web site at www.diamondtrade.com and it was seen by people in 28 countries including Belgium, The United Kingdom, Netherlands, Singapore, Germany, Norway, and Russia. In addition to the Dallas Business Journal, Gardere & Wynne, L.L.P., Deloitte & Touche, UPS, and KRLD also sponsored the awards event. |
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