(idexonline.com) - The following is a letter from Thierry Silber, the CEO and founder of Diamaz International and Madestones. Following his Guest Memo that was published last month, he wishes to issue a clarification.
"Dear colleagues of the diamond industry, the article I wrote and which was published by Idex (How to Kill Four Birds With One Stone) has been criticized by some esteemed members of our diamond community. The article in question was written as a reaction to an earlier article by Cecilia Gardner that discussed synthetic diamonds and consumer confidence published by Idex. Firstly, I would like to say that it was NOT my intention to criticize the Indian diamond community. I am aware that some of my words were poorly chosen and demeaning and for that, I am genuinely sorry. With regards to the mixing of natural and synthetic diamonds, I was trying to say that if a problem with a mixed parcel occurs then it is every bourse member’s duty to report it and lodge a formal complaint. I am sorry if my wording was considered as reflecting badly but that was certainly NOT my intention."
