Lance Shapiro
Diamond Dealer and Jewelry DesignerBorn in the center of the world’s diamond trade, Johannesburg South Africa, Lance Shapiro has been exposed to the diamond business all of his life. His family history in the diamond market stems from his great grandfather's diamond business started over 70 years ago. His close-knit connection to the DeBeers diamond cartel provided him the network to begin wholesale diamond operations in the US. After meeting his wife Kendra in 1999, they partnered to create Shapiro Diamonds, thus continuing the family tradition of diamonds. But instead of wholesaling diamonds, the couple chose to design jewelry for the end user, now offering wholesale prices on diamonds to the public. Combining Kendra’s design talent and Lance’s connections to the wholesale diamond operations overseas proved to be exceptional combination. Today, Shapiro Diamonds has a Diamond Showroom and Custom Design Studio in Lincoln Center and covers the world diamond market. With affiliates in Tel Aviv, Belgium and South Africa, Lance has a direct brokering channel to the EU, and provides international diamond access to his clientele base of jewelry stores and private individuals. Lance takes frequent trips to Israel and New York, sourcing and buying diamonds in the exclusive international Diamond Districts. Lance Shapiro is well-known and highly-respected in the diamond industry world-wide, having served for more than ten years as a member of the Rappaport Diamond Network and Jewelers Board of Trade. His extensive experience in the international diamond market has given him an intimate understanding of the diamond industry and the techniques to recognize and select the most brilliant diamonds in the market today. Lance Shapiro says: "I've always felt a profound responsibility to the women who wear the pieces I create. That means never ceasing to locate the most brilliant diamonds available in the market. I am committed to raising the bar every day in our design studio, so that when a woman wears her Shapiro Diamond piece, she (and everyone else in the room) will know that she wears a truly beautiful work of art that sparkles with her every move". With the diamond education, guidance and insight Lance is able to provide through his various speaking engagements and training sessions, he can help consumers maximize their diamond purchasing power. Lance's commitment to you is the following: Honest Representation of all Merchandise Inviting and Comfortable Environment without pressure No obligation, no commitment, and no pressure during your visit Extremely Competitive Wholesale Prices on Diamonds Unparalleled Jewelry Quality A life-time of Customer Service on all Pieces we create Lance Shapiro's Primary Goal is to earn your business and to develop a life-long relationship with you and your family as your private, personal jeweler.
