Lance Shapiro
Owner, Shapiro Diamonds
Diamond Sales and Lead Jewelry Design
Born
in 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 60 years ago. His close-knit connection to the DeBeers
diamond cartel provided him the network to begin wholesale diamond
operations in the US.
Lance immigrated to the US in 1986, was educated in Dallas, and
soon after established US operations of Shapiro Diamonds, a wholesale
diamond company. He operates out of the Dallas Diamond Trade Center
and covers the world market. With affiliates in Tel Aviv, Belgium
and South Africa, he 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 to can help consumers maximize their diamond purchasing
power.
Dedicated
to Proven Ethics, Knowledge & Customer Service
Lance
Shapiro defines
ethics and integrity as “doing what is right for the customer.”
We commit to you to represent diamonds, jewelry and associated
values accurately and objectively. When
shopping with Shapiro Diamonds, you can be assured that you are
doing business with jewelry professionals. We are committed to
on-going gemological training, customer service of the highest
caliber, and above all, integrity.
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.
