Awards & Accreditations | MDL Diamond Merchants

2025

Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA) Supplier of the Year

The Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA) named MDL Diamond Merchants its 2025 Supplier of the Year. The award recognizes the professional standards we bring to diamond wholesaling and our contribution to the Canadian jewellery industry. We're proud to help jewellers find the right diamonds for their customers, from ArcticMark Canadian diamonds to lab-grown stones.
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2026

Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA) Certificate of Membership

The Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA) issued its 2026 Certificate of Membership to MDL Diamond Merchants, confirming the company's membership and adherence to the association's Code of Ethics. That commitment guides how MDL works with jewellers and industry partners. The company is proud to uphold the professional standards that help build trust in the Canadian jewellery trade.
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2018

Canadian Jewellery Group (CJG) Supplier of the Year

In 2018, the members of the Canadian Jewellery Group (CJG) honoured MDL Diamond Merchants as their Supplier of the Year. The distinction recognized MDL's high standards in diamond wholesaling and its contribution to the Canadian jewellery trade through its work with member jewellers. MDL has been a dedicated member of the CJG since 2006.

2016

CJG Recognition for 10 Years of Dedicated Support

In 2016, the Canadian Jewellery Group (CJG) recognized MDL Diamond Merchants for 10 years of dedicated support. The presentation marked a decade of working alongside the group and supporting its member jewellers. We're grateful for the relationships we built over those ten years and for the opportunity to serve the group's members.
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History of Diamonds

George Mimar is a second-generation diamantaire, author and diamond industry professional associated with MDL Diamonds, with extensive experience in the international natural diamond trade. His book, History of Diamonds (2013), explores the evolution of the global diamond industry, including the discovery and development of Canada's diamond sector and its impact on the international marketplace. The book highlights Canadian diamonds, ethical sourcing, responsible mining, industry transparency, sustainability and the importance of traceability and consumer confidence. Through his work, Mimar emphasizes Canada's role in shaping a more responsible, transparent and trustworthy diamond industry, connecting the history, origins, value and future of natural diamonds.
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GIA Amumni Chapter Ontario-Canada

The GIA Alumni Ontario Chapter is a professional organization dedicated to education, networking and professional development within Canada's gem and jewellery industry. Bringing together graduates of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the chapter connects gemologists, diamond professionals, manufacturers, retailers and jewellery designers through educational seminars, industry events and mentorship initiatives. Its mission is to encourage continued learning, share expertise and strengthen the Canadian diamond and jewellery industry.

MDL Diamond Merchants takes great pride in its active involvement in the GIA Alumni Ontario Chapter through Isaac Mimar, a second-generation diamantaire, GIA Graduate Gemologist, founding member and current Treasurer of the Association. With MDL's longstanding heritage in the diamond industry, Isaac's involvement reflects the company's commitment to gemological expertise, diamond education and maintaining the highest standards of knowledge and professionalism in the trade. Beyond his work at MDL, Isaac actively contributes to the development of the next generation of jewellery professionals through mentorship initiatives and educational seminars in collaboration with OCAD University, Georgian College's Jewellery Design, Bench Skills and Business Program, and the Canadian Gemological Association. Through this involvement, MDL reinforces its dedication not only to the diamond business, but also to the education, advancement and future of the Canadian jewellery industry.
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