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Rothschild Diamond

The Rothschild Trading Company has a rich history in the diamond industry. The Company traces its passage to America back to its founder, Efraim Rothschild. In 1964, at the age of 12, Efraim chartered his own course into the business world as an apprentice diamond cutter and polisher in the capital of Israel’s flourishing diamond industry, Netanya.

Fast forward to 2001, after graduating from Tulane University, Henry Rothschild, Efraim’s son,joined his father in business and immersed himself fully into the trade. In 2005, with the industry in a state of uncertainty, and independent jewelers feeling the pain of rapid consolidation and the effects of the internet, Henry established the Retail Jeweler’s Cooperative (RJECO, Inc.). RJECO’s mission was to support independent jewelers by strengthening their diamond buying capabilities.

The cooperative effectively organized a group of the nation’s leading independent jewelers into a consolidated buying group and moved them upstream in the diamond pipeline, improving margins and profitability. Through RJECO, Henry became more involved in the diamond market, eventually forming the Rothschild Trading Company as a full-fledged supplier. What began as a two-man business in dossier stones eventually evolved into a full-service diamond purchasing and distribution center.

Today, the Rothschild Trading Company focuses on sustainably sourced recycled diamonds, and operates in Pittsburgh, PA. As a participant in the second-hand market, the Company has taken the opportunity to support its business community by dealing honestly and openly, paying fair-market-value for diamonds,and providing as much support and guidance as possible to the loan and sale shops, antique stores, coin-dealers, and independent jewelers in collaboration.

SUSTAINABLE SOURCING

We firmly believe in the moral, ethical, and environmental benefits of recycled diamonds. To us, there is simply no better way to create a sustainable, intelligent ecosystem of supply within the jewelry industry. Our hard-earned network of suppliers includes second-hand dealers, antique stores, estate, and private sellers. Recut diamonds are handled domestically,as is certification. Keeping a minimal carbon footprint is part of our mission of sustainability and our diamonds receive no large-scale industrial manufacturing.

Where Do Our Diamonds Come From?

Our inventory consists primarily of post-consumer diamonds. What are post consumer diamonds? Diamonds that have been in retail circulation in some fashion. These consist of, but are not limited to: Diamonds from other companies that need to be recut to our standards

Chipped diamonds from broken jewelry pieces ( though they are the hardest substance they do still chip and break easily).
Diamonds from estate sales, heirlooms, or inherited pieces
Diamonds from previous engagements or gifts
Shapes that can be recut to current styles, trends, or optimized to the most excellent cut; such as a marquise or a pear to an oval.

Rothschild Trading Co and Responsible Jewelry Council

Rothschild Trading Company is a member of the Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC), which is a standards setting organization established to advance responsible ethical, human rights, social, and environmental practices throughout the gold, silver, platinum group metals, diamond and colored gemstone jewelry supply chain. The RJC developed a benchmark standard for the jewelry industry supply chain and credible mechanisms for verifying responsible business practices through third-party auditing. As an RJC member, we commit to operating our business in accordance with the RJC Code of Practices. We commit to integrating ethical, human rights, social, and environmental considerations into our day-to-day operations, business planning activities, and decision making processes.

INFORMATION

We are the Rothschild Trading Company.

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Industry Associations

The Rothschild Trading Company is a member of the New York Diamond Dealers Club (www.nyddc.com), as well as the West Coast Diamond Club (www.ladcwc.com), partner clubs of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (www.wfdb.com). We are also proud to be Industry Partners of the National Pawnbrokers Association (www.nationalpawnbrokers.org), and the California Pawnbrokers Association (www.californiapawnbrokers.org).

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PHILOSOPHY

The Rothschild Trading Company strives to be an upstanding corporate citizen in all aspects of its global operations. Our core principles include accountability, honesty and Integrity, with a commitment to fair and ethical business practices. We work hard to achieve client satisfaction through top-notch customer service, with a premium placed on professionalism, respect and fairness.

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KIMBERLY PROCESS

As part of our commitment to maintaining consumer confidence in the diamond industry, the Rothschild Trading Company fully complies with the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (www.kimberleyprocess.com) and adheres to the principles of the "World Diamond Council Resolution on Industry Self-Regulation."

MEET OUR STAFF

Great people make great companies. We are confident when we say that our team is one of the finest in
the industry. Honest, hard-working professionals with integrity. We love to buy. We love to sell.
We are the Rothschild Trading Company. Get to know us.

HENRY ROTHSCHILD
FOUNDER / CEO

Henry Rothschild is a graduate of Tulane University who grew up around diamonds, having learned the business from his father, Efraim. With an intimate knowledge of the industry, Henry has consistently made strides to be on its cutting edge, implementing new strategies and technologies to give his customers the greatest service and support possible. As CEO of the Rothschild Trading Company, Henry is involved in all aspects of the business and can be found globe-trotting between our offices in Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, New Orleans, and our diamond manufacturing facility in Asia.

Henry is a member of the New York Diamond Dealers Club, a partner club of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses.

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AARON RATLIFF

VICE PRESIDENT, ACQUISITIONS

AARON RATLIFF

VICE PRESIDENT, ACQUISITIONS

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Aaron grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from Kiski Prep. He then went on to become a student-athlete at Washington & Jefferson College, where he pursued a business education while playing Division III Football for the "Presidents." Based out of our Pittsburgh office, Aaron leads our diamond buying division, managing a talented group of buyers throughout the North and South East.

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TED ADAMS

REGIONAL MANAGER / ACQUISITIONS

TED ADAMS

REGIONAL MANAGER / ACQUISITIONS

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SHERRYL GOMEZ

WHOLESALE DIAMOND SPECIALIST

SHERRYL GOMEZ

WHOLESALE DIAMOND SPECIALIST

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sherryl grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from Kiski Prep. He then went on to become a student-athlete at Washington & Jefferson College, where he pursued a business education while playing Division III Football for the "Presidents." Based out of our Pittsburgh office, Aaron leads our diamond buying division, managing a talented group of buyers throughout the North and South East.

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EVONNE HENRY

GRADUATE GEMOLOGIST

EVONNE HENRY

GRADUATE GEMOLOGIST<

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Aaron grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from Kiski Prep. He then went on to become a student-athlete at Washington & Jefferson College, where he pursued a business education while playing Division III Football for the "Presidents." Based out of our Pittsburgh office, Aaron leads our diamond buying division, managing a talented group of buyers throughout the North and South East.

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EMMA MENGES

OFFICE MANAGER

EMMA MENGES

OFFICE MANAGER

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Aaron grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from Kiski Prep. He then went on to become a student-athlete at Washington & Jefferson College, where he pursued a business education while playing Division III Football for the "Presidents." Based out of our Pittsburgh office, Aaron leads our diamond buying division, managing a talented group of buyers throughout the North and South East.

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BECKY HALVORSON

MANAGER (DIAMONDS BY ROTHSCHILD)

BECKY HALVORSON

MANAGER (DIAMONDS BY ROTHSCHILD)

BeH mail @rothschildtrading.com

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PAUL SCHEIDHAUER

BENCH JEWELER

PAUL SCHEIDHAUER

BENCH JEWELER

pc mail @rothschildtrading.com

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