Private Diamantaire Elite
Private Diamantaire Elite are select diamond cutting and private diamond dealing families who have established themselves in the upper echelons of the Diamond Industry hierarchy. Through many generations of honorable business relations in the industry, they have been entrusted with and are able to acquire the world’s most Rare and Unique diamonds.
There are a growing number of people who would like to buy Rare and Unique diamonds, yet are concerned about protecting their privacy as well as finding a reputable dealer with the resources to provide the diamond of their preference. Private Diamantaire Elite are the answer.
The Wins name is synonymous with the world's finest Diamantaire Elite. Their History is a testament of their unparalleled experience, expertise, and remarkable consistency to provide their clientele with the worlds most sought after diamonds. The following are just a few of the many marvelous achievement's that establish the Wins family as one of the World's most accomplished Diamantaire Elite.
Since only about three percent of the diamonds in the world are Rare and Unique, the supply is naturally extremely limited. There are very few diamond dealers in the world who possess or even have access to these types of stones. However, Private Diamantaire Elite are among the few people in the industry who have qualified themselves to be entrusted with the World's most sought after diamonds.
The Wins Advantage
And even when other firms have failed to deliver, the Wins, through the strength of their connections and remarkable inventory of Rare and High Quality diamonds, have consistently been able to deliver anything from large orders of D flawless stones, to rare pink 17 carat diamonds, and even the 88 carat Black Star of Africa.
Private Diamantaire Elite hold some of the highest and most influential positions in the Diamond industry. In many cases, it takes generations of experience, expertise, and honorable business practices to achieve such esteemed positions. Those in such high positions often have exclusive access to the world's most Rare and Unique diamonds.
The Wins Advantage
As some of the most accomplished Private Diamantaire in the industry, the Wins have served as Public Relations Director for De Beers in Antwerp, Sight Holders for De Beers, Committee Members of the Diamond High Council, Advisors for the Diamond Cutting Technical Schools in Belgium and America, founders of the Provincial Diamond Museum, and Chairman of the Diamond Committee of the Flemish Ministry of Education.
Mr Hans Wins (pictured above, far right) has served as manager of Public Relations for De Beers (CSO) in Antwerp, as well as a Committee Member for the Diamond High Council. As a part of his duties, he has met with important political figures from various countries.
Also known as the diamond historian of the industry, Mr. Hans Wins was a founder of several diamond museums, including the Provincial Diamond Museum in 1968, and supporter of educational projects as Chairman of the Diamond Committee of the Flemish Ministry of Education.
The Wins Advantage
As was the role in traditional cutting families, many of the Wins had to undergo many years of apprenticeship in order to learn all the branches of diamond cutting and evaluation that are required of a Private Diamantaire Elite. Starting with polishing, then on to bruting and sawing, before finally passing onto the delicate operation of cleaving.
Mr Leo Wins, a Master Diamond Cutter has been considered one of the best diamond cutters in the world. It was for this reason that he was invited to serve as a member of the Board of Diamond Cutting Technical Schools in Belgium and was one of the only diamond experts selected to help the accrediting commission for the only diamond cutting school in America.
Because of his extraordinary talent and reputation as a master craftsman, he was often sought for advice by colleagues when larger, more rare and difficult stones were being cut.
Increasing amounts of people are buying from Private Diamantaire Elite because of the unparalleled privacy that they are able to offer. In many cases, the wealthiest of clientele buy from Private Diamantaire Elite lest their reputation drive up the price of a particular Rare and Unique diamond.
Many Private Diamantaire Elite will not deal directly with the public. They are often in the best position to protect people's personal and financial privacy. In fact, the majority of Rare and Unique diamond transactions go unrecorded and are conducted through private dealers.
The Wins Advantage
Even the famous gem mogul Harry Winston (pictured with his identity undisclosed above, right) sought to be a client of Gerrit Wins, a third generation member of the Wins (pictured above, left) because of his marvelous reputation as an honorable business man and Extraordinary Quality of diamonds. Privacy and protection have been one of the main reasons why high profile clientele continually turn to Private Diamantaire Elite like the Wins.
Because Private Diamantaire Elite usually begin training at a young age and are instructed by the finest of master diamantaire, they know the industry intimately and are able to offer service and advice that is often more personal, private, and authoritative than a retail jeweler or auction house.
The Wins Advantage
In addition to his many years of apprenticeship with his father, Mr. Guy Wins was taught how to mark rough diamonds from the world's top expert, Louis Frank, who cut the Elizabeth Taylor-Burton diamond. Although this renowned expert was offered thousands of dollars to teach others, he chose to teach Mr. Guy Wins.
Apart from his specialized training in the diamond industry, Mr Guy Wins is very knowledgeable in the area of diamonds as a store of wealth. His expertise in this and other specialized areas of the industry, combined with his exclusive contacts in the industry have enabled him to help thousand of people around the world successfully acquire the most sought after of Rare and Unique diamonds at their fair market value.
The answer
for the serious Connoisseur of Rare and Unique diamonds
