In 1980, the paternal grandfather of Mr. Houssam Aldeen Najjar started trading pearls and jewels, supplying local savers with gold and silver on a modest scale. This inspired the establishment of Najjar Jewellery, a branch where clients could buy and sell precious metals and other valuables.

Over the years, the company amassed an impressive wealth of knowledge and experience. These valuable insights were carefully passed on to the next generation, with his sons joining the company one by one.

When Houssam was four years old, his father, Mr. Hasan Najjar, died in a tragic accident. They shared an emotional and deep paternal bond.

The name Houssam is deeply personal. It is a tribute to a story of struggle.

As Houssam grew up, that goal grew alongside him: to continue his father's and family's profession, while adding science and knowledge to reach the highest levels of professional business. Their values of integrity, commitment, hard work, and grace are at the heart of everything we do.

Houssam as a young child, holding his father's hand
Houssam with his late father, Mr. Hasan Najjar, who passed away when Houssam was four years old.
In the office

Grading, step by step

Every stone is examined by hand against the 4Cs: carat, colour, clarity and cut. The loupe, the grading report and the trained eye behind them are what turn a rough assessment into a certified one.

Houssam is an HRD Antwerp Certified Diamond Grader, working to the standards of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre.

Perseverance

Turning potential into reality

Perseverance is the continued, determined effort to achieve a goal despite obstacles, setbacks, or discouragement. It is a key trait for success, involving grit and resilience to push through difficulties.

A person with both talent and perseverance can achieve extraordinary success by transforming natural abilities into mastery through consistent effort. While talent provides a starting point, perseverance overcomes obstacles, breaks through limitations, and ensures long-term goals are reached.

The process of striving for a goal is more important than just the accomplishment.
Houssam Aldeen Najjar at his desk, with his certificates on the wall
Houssam Aldeen Najjar, HRD Antwerp Certified Diamond Grader.
Career

Experience

  • I gold Company, 2012 to 2015Retail jewelry manager
  • Taiba Company, 2007 to 2009Assistant manager in a jewelry store, part-time during school, full-time in school holidays
  • Taiba Company, 2005 to 2007Student retail salesperson in a jewelry store, school holidays
Studies and certifications

Qualifications

  • Best practices in the diamond sector, 2025AWDC, FPS Economy, License Service of Belgium
  • Anti-Money Laundering legislation certificate, 2023 and 2025AWDC, FPS Economy, License Service of Belgium
  • Certified Diamond Grader, 2023HRD Antwerp - Belgium
  • Export - Import (Logistics - Customs: Formalities and documents), 2020-2021VDAB Belgium
  • Business Management Certificate, 2019 to 2020CVO Focus Belgium
  • Project Management, 2011 to 2015Faculty of Economics, University of Aleppo

Registered diamond dealer with the Federal Public Service Economy, Service Licence Diamonds, registration number 11675, since 15 October 2025.