The World Diamond Mark Foundation (WDM) announced that a group of renowned retail jewellers from Belgium, Canada, Italy and Russia have joined the growing family of the World Diamond Mark® Authorised Diamond Dealers. They are DIAMANI, Diamond Blue, Oriane Jewelry and Rudiam Handmade Jewels, all from Antwerp, Belgium; Laferrière & Brixi of St-Lambert, Quebec, Canada; Luca 1959 Alta Gioilelleria, of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy; and Diamond Atelier RINGO of Yekaterinbourg, the Russian Federation.

"We are honoured and very pleased to welcome these exclusive high street jewelers join the ranks of our World Diamond Mark Authorised Diamond Dealers," said Alex Popov, World Diamond Mark® Chairman, "and we look forward to promote these members through our 'Part of You' campaign and to drive consumer traffic to them by means of our website www.passion.diamonds."

DIAMANI, Diamond Blue and Oriane Jewelry and Rudiam Handmade Jewels also are all members of the prestigious Antwerp's Most Brilliant guild, a joint initiative of the City of Antwerp and the Antwerp World Diamond Centre. By carrying the WDM Authorised Diamond Dealer seal, alongside the Antwerp's Most Brilliant label, these jewellers stand out for declaring their adherence to the observing the WDM "natural only" standards in the sale of their exclusive diamonds and diamond jewels.

Laferriere & Brixi, with stores in the greater Montreal area in Quebec is well known for its high-end bespoke and exceptional custom jewellery, its craftsmanship and its exclusive line of diamond jewellery and a wide, in-house selection of loose diamonds.

Luca 1959's motto is "Be Romantic". Its shop in Cortina d'Ampezzo is a focal point for both Italians and tourists looking for exquisite fine, Italian-made, diamond-set jewellery.

Diamond Atelier RINGO is a manufacturer and retailer of high quality, innovatively designed diamond jewellery. Aware of the ever-changing fashion trends and the make-up of their clientele, the firm is always quick to respond and the jewellery styles it designs and markets.