Premium Membership

Premium membership provides the most comprehensive set of rights and privileges to the prestigious Diamond Dealers Club.

Eligibility

1. Individuals who are or wish to engage in the diamond and or colored gemstone industry, or related jewelry industry trade.
2. Individuals who wish to market their products and services to the jewelery industry
3. Must be 21 years of age or older.
4. Must be employed or a business owner for a minimum of two years.
5. Enrolled or graduated from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA)

Member Rights & Benefits

1. The right to buy and sell diamonds and jewelry on the 25,000 square-foot trading floor, located in New York City at 580 Fifth Avenue. The entire 10th Floor
2. Access to the DDC Secure Online Trading Platform with over 400 suppliers and over 200,000 stones available for immediate delivery at wholesale prices along with the right to trade diamonds.
3. The ability to establish credit using the DDC’s Bonded Trading Service.
4. Easily buy and sell diamonds to DDC members who are known and respected in the jewelry industry.
5. Network with leading diamond dealers, brokers and jewelry manufacturers.
6. The right to use the DDC Arbitration system. All awards and decisions are upheld by the United States Supreme Court.
7. Membership identification card enabling access to the DDC trading facility.
8. Receive a certificate of Membership of the Diamond Dealers Club suitable for framing.
9. In the event of a business dispute, the right to have the matter resolved quickly through the DDC arbitration system.
10. Automatic affiliation to the World Federation of Diamond Bourses, with right  to enter any of the 29 bourses worldwide.

  YOUR OWN NEW YORK OFFICE

1. Free mailing address in the most prestigious building in the diamond and jewelry district, 580 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036, with a mail delivery service.
2. Discount Insured Shipping rates through TransGuardian
3. Full concierge package sending, recieving and holding while fully insured.
4. Shipping supplies from Fedex, UPS and The United States Post Office.
5. Supply of envelopes, stationary supplies, loupes and tweezers
6. The right to use the Club facility as an office with free Internet access, telephone service, fax machines and computer terminals for the member’s own private use.
7. The right to bring buyers up to the Club to conduct business.
8. The right to use and display the DDC logo signifying integrity, experience and reliability as a diamond merchant.
9. Access to the DDC’s professional office and legal staff to assist with any industry or personal business matter.
10. Private conference room available for meetings of 12 or less with advanced reservations. Nominal charges apply.
    
    TELEPHONE & INTERNET BENEFITS
11. Free telephone answering service, dedicated phone number (212 area code), and call forwarding
12. Free overseas telephone calls.
13. Website design services at discounted prices. Custom designed websites can be with e-commerce functionality, including the ability to accept payments.
14. Link on the member’s company website to the DDC diamond inventory.
15. Search engine optimization and Internet marketing services.
    
    CLUB FACILITIES
16. Use of the trading floor scanner and fax machine.
17. Official scales and weighing services.
18. Access to fluorescence detection equipment.
19. Use of a Sarin diamond identifying machine.
20. Locker to store personal items.
21. Access to the DDC restaurant.
22. Use of the DDC lounge and television room.
    
    EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
23. Complimentary seminars and trade education classes.
24. Complimentary computer training and website user classes.
25. Free admission to Guest Speaker’s meetings.
    
    VOTING RIGHTS
26. The right to attend general meetings of the DDC.
27. The right to vote at DDC general meetings and DDC elections.
28. The right to run for office at the DDC.
29. The right to serve on a DDC committee.

Requirements

Membership in the Diamond Dealers Club is contingent upon the approval of the DDC Admissions Committee.

To be considered for membership candidate’s must provide a completed application to the Department of Member Services and reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Approval process is usually 2-3 weeks.

Annual Premium Membership Fee

$1,425  (covers a complete year of membership)

$ 150    Application fee