YDI History
1941
Polish-born Zorach Fluk escapes the Second World War, finding refuge in Israel at age 21. As a Yeshiva student in Lithuania who had joined Vilna's underground resistance, Zorach clandestinely acquired visas to help persecuted Jews find safety.
Upon his arrival in Tel Aviv, Israel, Zorach works as a teacher and continues his Yeshiva studies.
1946
After studying diamond cutting and polishing in Netanya (then a Capital of the Israeli diamond industry), Zorach Fluk and his long-time friend, Joseph Goldfinger, establish Goldfinger-Fluk, an independent diamond manufacturing company in Tel Aviv. Three years later in 1949, the company becomes one of the first De Beers Sightholders in Israel.
1959
Zorach Fluk, a founding member of the Israeli Diamond Industry, is found murdered at the Goldfinger-Fluk factory. Zorach, age 39, was a beloved husband and father to four young children. The case remains unsolved to this day. Zorach's wife Zina continues running one of the leading manufacturers, which in1962 becomes Israel's leading DTC diamond dealer in addition to the Manufacturer Sight.
1975
Abraham Fluk, Zorach's eldest son, joins the Industry and establishes
Abraham Fluk Diamonds, an independent import-export company.
1996
Abraham Fluk Diamonds partners with the Sussholz family's Yahalomei Espeka Israel, improving efficiency and service.
The newly-formed Yahalomei Espeka International, a DTC Sightholder, becomes an industry leader in the manufacturing and distribution of small fine-make round diamonds. Abraham Fluk Diamonds' partnership with the Sussholz family gave way to a new company with advanced management practices and financial clout.The synergy of both families' traditions brought prosperity and growth to the new venture.
1996
YEI establishes production facilities in China, becoming one of the first major diamond producers to make a substantial investment in Chinese manufacturing.
1999
The President of Israel honors Yahalomei Espeka (Israel) with the "Outstanding Diamond Exporter" Award for exceptional progress in international exports.
1999
Ori Fluk, Abraham's son, is appointed Director of YEI Rough Purchasing and Manufacturing. Ori has joined YEI's Rough Department in 1998 after completing his studies in in diamond polishing and acquiring BA in Computer Science and Management from Tel Aviv University. Prior to his advanced diamond studies which included all the steps of manufacturing, Ori has graduated yeshiva and completed Israeli army service.
1999
The Israel Diamond Manufacturers Association honors the late Zorach Fluk with the esteemed "Israel Diamond Industry Dignitary" designation which took place 40 years after his tragical murder, a year in which YEI received an award of the Outstanding Exporter from the President of Israel.
2002
YEI opens a new Service Office on 5th Avenue in New York City, exploring
new opportunities in the market and strengthening its relationships with
leading North American clients.
2004
YEI strengthens its position in the Far East and establishes a Service Office
in Hong Kong, benefitting from a deeper understanding of clients' operations
and individual needs.
2005
In Antwerp, Belgium, YEI's fourth international Service Office opens its doors
as a service hub to clients of polished goods throughout the European Union. New opportunities
in Belgium expand YEI's rough trade.
2005
After 10 years of manufacturing in China YEI moves to new facilities in Guangzhou, China, opening one of the largest, most technologically sophisticated polishing factories in the world. The factory complex accommodates over 2,500 skilled craftsmen and sorters with housing, medical and sport facilities.
2009
YEI is restructured, forming a new subsidiary manufacturing and distribution
company, Yoshfe Diamonds International Ltd (YDI). Under Abraham Fluk's
sole ownership, Ori Fluk is appointed CEO of all YDI operations, including
the state-of the-art Chinese manufacturing facilities and the international
offices in Israel, Belgium, Hong Kong, and the USA.
YDI also celebrates the Fluk family's 60 years as a DTC Sightholder.
2010
Optimizing its service through innovation, YDI launches an updated Assortment Code – a simple, effective coding system with over 1,500 items.
Size, Color, and Clarity form an easy three-digit code based on YDI's coding system for efficient ordering and
reordering.
2011
YDI becomes a Forevermark diamantaire, one of a select few to manufacture Forevermark diamonds under 2 carats. YDI's strict commitment to high-quality production standards and conflict-free sourcing goes hand-in-hand with the Forevermark brand.
2012
YDI becomes a DTC Sightholder in its own right, following the dissolution of the YEI Group. The Fluk family continues its 65-year tradition as Sightholders.
