About Us

IGC Jewelry & Diamonds (IGCJD) is based in Chicago, IL and is a preferred client with IGC Group in Antwerp, Belgium.

IGC Groups history incorporates five generations of diamond expertise which has underpinned the success of one of the world’s oldest diamond firms. Jacques Claes, assisted by his father Frans Claes, a diamond cutter, established the company in 1912.  A major milestone in IGC Group’s history was the establishment of a large polishing factory in Thailand in 1980. Since then, two more factories have joined the group: one in Laos in 1999 and another in Botswana in 2007.

Known all over the world for its finest make, IGC Group is a strategic diamond partner for the Swiss watch industry, high-end retailers and jewellery manufacturers worldwide.

IGC Jewelry & Diamonds focus is designing and manufacturing stunning jewelry for today’s educated consumer.   Offering retailers multiple solutions and product offerings, we have the tools and jewelry designs required to differentiate your store to compete in the competitive jewelry market.  Additionally, we sell loose diamonds of the highest quality and beauty.

IGC Jewelry & Diamonds is a certified member of the responsible jewelry council. We are strong advocates for an ethical, transparent & verifiable supply chain that contributes to sustainable economic development. We proudly incorporate Fair Mined Gold & Botswana diamonds in our jewelry collections.

Socially Responsible Bridal

Our commitment to ethical and socially responsible business practices is the cornerstone of our business.

As an international organization, we are involved in every aspect of the diamond pipeline, and all of our diamonds and jewelry are manufactured and distributed under our direct control.

Socially Responsible Bridal

Our commitment to ethical and socially responsible business practices is the cornerstone of our business.

IGC Jewelry & Diamonds is certified member of the Responsible Jewelry Council. All our business practices are independently monitored for compliance with the industry’s highest standards of ethical and socially responsible business principles.

As an international organization, we are involved in every aspect of the diamond pipeline, and all of our diamonds and jewelry are manufactured and distributed under our direct control.

Because we oversee every step of the process, we can assure the customer of the provenance of each of our diamonds—each one is purchased from mining houses and approved trading houses that guarantee their diamonds to be conflict free.