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History of A. Fishman & Son
Since buying
a diamond is a major decision, you
should know the complete history of the
company with whom you intend to do
business.
The Principals
 Abraham
Fishman (1892-1953;Founder),
joined his brother Solomon in the United
States in 1943 after making his escape via
Lisbon and Tangier from his native
Poland during World War II. Shortly
thereafter he learned the skills of
diamond cutting, and gradually began
buying rough diamonds and selling them
as polished on the floor of the Diamond
Dealers Club to wholesalers and local
jewelers. The diamond industry was just
beginning to revive with the arrival of
diamantaires from Belgium and Holland.
Abraham Fishman joined the International
Jewelry Workers Union in 1944.
 David Fishman
(Chairman of the Board)
joined his father in 1947 after arriving
from
England where he served in the British
Army. They established A. Fishman & Son
and in addition to their loose diamond
business began the manufacture of Fine
Classic Diamond Jewelry directed
primarily towards Retail Jewelers across
the United States.
A. Fishman & Son became one of the first
diamond firms to publish and support
their Diamond Jewelry sales with
catalogues, which were distributed to
30,000 Jewelers throughout the
United States. The
latest No.18 is still available to you
on request.
David Fishman was recognized by the
Diamond Dealers Club of New York in 2006
for his more than 50 years of membership
and contributions to the diamond
industry
Replica of Mr.
Fishman's certificate and original
application for membership in the
Diamond Dealers Club in 1948
 Joshua
Fishman (President)
joined his father David in 1982 after a
career in law, having graduated from the
Harvard Law School in 1976. He gained
his intrinsic knowledge and appreciation
for the beauty and love of diamonds from
his father David. Josh literally sat at
his father's knee examining thousands of
diamonds, learning the ins
and outs, long before certificates
became the criteria for identifying
diamonds. As a "diamantaire" (an
experienced diamond dealer) he learned
how to invest his own money in diamonds.
Josh completed the Diamond Grading
Course at the GIA which added to his
scientific analysis
and expertise and enables him to explain
the technical characteristics of every
diamond.
With the popularity of the internet Josh
helped organize and promote internet
sales which were at first directed
towards chain and retail stores
When the nature of the diamond business
like other businesses changed, A.
Fishman & Son turned their attention to
their private clientele which they have
nurtured over 63 years, and are inviting
purchases from the general public.
We are proud of our track record of
satisfied customers, who by giving them
the same wholesale prices as we do the
Jewelry Trade, plus our
personal advice, guidance and service,
have built with us warm personal
relationships, and have given us their
loyalty and many recommendations to
their family and friends.
See our Customer
Testimonials and our
iVouch
Reviews.
Over three
generations, times have changed, methods
of operations have changed, the world
has gotten smaller and faster. But one
thing hasn't changed at A. Fishman & Son
- our commitments to integrity and
ethics, excellence in customer service,
quality in our investment in our diamond
inventory and the manufacture of our
diamond jewelry and, lastly, but equally
as important, our commitment to give
you, our customer, the best value for
your money.
We sincerely hope that after reading
this that you too will avail yourself of
the benefits we offer and give us the
opportunity to count you as one of our
satisfied customers.
Organizational Memberships
Better Business Bureau
A+ Rated
Diamond Dealers Club of New York
Jewelers Board of Trade
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