William Goldberg (diamond dealer)

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William Goldberg (March 19, 1925 – October 20, 2003) was an American diamond dealer and the founder of the William Goldberg Diamond Corporation.

The corner of 5th Avenue and 48th Street in Manhattan, designated by the City of New York as "William Goldberg Way"

Goldberg was born in

Pumpkin diamond.[1]

He died of pancreatic cancer, aged 77.[2] Following his death, members of Goldberg's family created the William Goldberg Endowed Scholarship Fund at the Gemological Institute of America.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Martin, Douglas (2003-10-26), "William Goldberg, 77, Dies; A Trader in Rare Diamonds", The New York Times, retrieved 2009-10-19
  2. ^ a b c d "William Goldberg Family honors his legacy with GIA Gift". JCK Online. 2004-12-20. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
  3. ^ Bagli, Charles V. (2006-11-05), "In Manhattan's Diamond District, a Turf Battle Looms", The New York Times, retrieved 2009-10-19