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Lali Jewels Becomes a Member of The Plumb Club
The company creates colored gemstone and diamond fine jewelry, specializing in one-of-a-kind pieces.
Lali Jewels’ diamond and tourmaline bracelet in 18-karat white gold
New York—Lali Jewels is now a member of The Plumb Club.
The association’s members must meet several stringent requirements for business ethics, practices, and conduct; meet human rights and social and environmental responsibility requirements; and follow local, federal, and international laws.
As of 2019, all Plumb Club members also have to become certified members of the Responsible Jewelry Council.
Brothers and third-generation jewelers Arun and Adam Bassalali established Lali Jewels in 2015.
The company creates colored gemstone and diamond fine jewelry at affordable prices, specializing in one-of-a-kind and limited-edition creations.
Arun Bassalali called The Plumb Club the industry’s leading supplier organization and the “gold-standard” at the JCK Show.
“For my brother Adam and I to build Lali Jewels to the point where we were accepted into this prestigious community is a crowning moment for us, personally and professionally.”
Sam Sandberg, president of The Plumb Club, adds, “We are thrilled to welcome Lali Jewels, a visionary brand and well-respected company to our membership. Their addition, along with the increased interest we are receiving from a variety of companies, truly underscores the value that The Plumb Club is offering to the industry at large and to its members.”
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The association’s members must meet several stringent requirements for business ethics, practices, and conduct; meet human rights and social and environmental responsibility requirements; and follow local, federal, and international laws.
As of 2019, all Plumb Club members also have to become certified members of the Responsible Jewelry Council.
Brothers and third-generation jewelers Arun and Adam Bassalali established Lali Jewels in 2015.
The company creates colored gemstone and diamond fine jewelry at affordable prices, specializing in one-of-a-kind and limited-edition creations.
Arun Bassalali called The Plumb Club the industry’s leading supplier organization and the “gold-standard” at the JCK Show.
“For my brother Adam and I to build Lali Jewels to the point where we were accepted into this prestigious community is a crowning moment for us, personally and professionally.”
Sam Sandberg, president of The Plumb Club, adds, “We are thrilled to welcome Lali Jewels, a visionary brand and well-respected company to our membership. Their addition, along with the increased interest we are receiving from a variety of companies, truly underscores the value that The Plumb Club is offering to the industry at large and to its members.”
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