Company Milestones

Fifty years of diamond
innovations and accomplishments.

For half a century, Leo Schachter has challenged the art of diamond manufacturing, seeking innovative ways to capture and release maximum light within a diamond to optimize its brilliance and beauty.

Some highlights in the company’s history:

Leo Schachter opens a partnership, Beck & Schachter, in the 47th Street Diamond District of New York City.

Extraordinary growth trend begins with access to a large and consistent supply of the world’s finest diamond rough.

The Company moves its sales and distribution hub to Tel Aviv, Israel.

Leo Schachter wins its first Exporter of the Year Award, recognizing its undisputed position as one of Israel’s leading exporter of diamonds, a position it has held for 30 years.

Leo Schachter launches its first branded diamond, The Leo Diamond®, in the US. The brand is now available in the world’s most important diamond centers.

The Company’s “Beneficiation” initiatives in Botswana increase job creation, skills transfer, and in-country operations that enhance the local economies of DeBeers’ most important mining country.

Leo Schachter forms a jewellry manufacturing partnership in India, Kama Schachter, resulting in one of the largest resources of its kind in Asia.

Leo Schachter becomes a founding U.S. licensor of DeBeers’ branded diamond program.

Leo Schachter moves back to its N.Y. Diamond District roots, relocating to the new 34-story International Gem Tower.