Celebrating Women in the Diamond Industry this International Women's Day

As International Women's Day approaches, we want to take a moment to recognize the significant contributions of women in the diamond industry. From mining and manufacturing to design and retail, women have played a vital role in shaping the industry as we know it today.

We are proud to highlight the inspiring achievements of women who have made their mark in this industry, including our very own CEO and partner of Owl Financial Group.

Kathy Hillelson was raised in the diamond industry. After many years in the finance industry she decided to follow her father's entrepreneurial spirit and joined the family business in 2009. Inspired by her father, Kathy got certified in diamonds at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Her dedication to excellence and innovation has been a driving force in our success and Owl Financial Group, LLC has become a multimillion-dollar international company since Kathy became CEO and Partner in 2015.

We also want to recognize some of the other trailblazing women who have made a significant impact in the industry. For example, Eira Thomas found a two-carat diamond while prospecting in Canada's Diavik mine and later became the CEO of Lucara Diamond Corporation, where she's revolutionizing the industry as the first female CEO of a major diamond mining company. Susan Jacques, the CEO of GIA (Gemological Institute of America), has been a champion of education and ethics in the diamond industry. And Frances Gerety coined De Beers' enduring slogan, "a diamond is forever," while working as a junior copywriter in 1947, forever linking diamonds to lasting love. The tagline was declared the slogan of the century in 1999 by Advertising Age and continues to be etched in people's memories 75 years later.

These women, and many others, have shaped the diamond industry over the years, paving the way for future generations of women to succeed.

We are committed to promoting gender equality and empowering women in the diamond industry, and we invite you to join us in celebrating their accomplishments this International Women's Day.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to working with you to create a brighter future in the diamond industry.

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