Vashi Domínguez

Vashi Dominguez
Dominguez inspecting a diamond
Born Vashi Nanwani Dominguez[1]
1978 (age 39–40)[1]
Puerto de la Cruz, Spain[2]
Residence London, England
Nationality Spanish
Education Casa Azul
Alma mater University of La Laguna (dropped out)
Occupation Businessman
Years active 1999–present
Known for TV Master Class, Jeweller to the Stars

Vashi Nanwani Dominguez (born 1978) is a Spanish entrepreneur.

Early life

Dominguez was born in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, where he grew up. He was educated at Casa Azul School and the University of La Laguna where he studied law but left in the second year.[3]

Dominguez began his career importing technology from China, building up his own chain of shops before selling the whole business for profit in 1999.[4]

Personal life

Dominguez is a supporter of a range of charities and recently supported the Anti-Slavery organisation at the Anti-Slavery International 175th Anniversary Ball.[5]

Diamond Manufacturers

Having spent years as a diamond wholesaler, Dominguez believed there was a large gap in between wholesale and retail prices.[6]

In September 2013, Diamond Manufacturers rebranded to Vashi.com.[7]

In 2017, VASHI opened the doors of its first flagship store on Piccadilly, London.[8]

TV and Print

Dominguez is often interviewed for press and television to share his opinions on purchasing diamonds for investment and personal reasons.[9][10][11]

2012 saw Dominguez interviewed for The Sunday Times's 'How I Made It' feature.[12]

Dominguez was profiled by The Guardian in 2013 on 'How do I become... a diamond trader.'[13]

Dominguez contributed to the 2014 edition of Wedding Planning for Dummies by Dominique Douglas.[14]

In 2015, Dominguez was featured in the documentaries; "Rich, Russian and Living in London"[15] and "The Super-Rich and Us".[16] Both documentaries aired on BBC Two discussing super-wealth in the UK.

Vashi was also featured in Spears magazine discussing the increase in demand for semi-precious gemstones.

Awards

Diamond Manufacturers won the award for Best Customer Service at IMRG eCommerce Awards 2012.[17]
Vashi.com won Best Mobile Campaign of the Year 2013 at IMRG eCommerce Awards.[18]
The Best Independent Retailer at the Online Retail Awards 2013 went to Vashi.com.[19]
In January 2014 the company received a buban d’Honneur, at the European Business Awards.[20]

Reception

Dominguez was named Director of the Month by Director magazine in November 2012.[21]
In 2014, Vashi Dominguez was named as one of the Retail Stars by Professional Jeweller Hot 100.[22]
2014 also saw him as a finalist Digital Entrepreneur of the Year.[23]

Influences

Director Magazine interviewed Vashi Dominguez about his inspirations where he revealed that the book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, changed his life. Dominguez states this book is the title that turned him into a leader of people.[24]

References

  1. 1 2 "Vashi Nanwani Dominguez". Company Check. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  2. ↑ Loizou, Kiki (22 July 2012). "How I Made It: Vashi Dominguez, of Diamondmanufacturers". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  3. ↑ Phillips, Abigail. "Diamond entrepreneur takes on Tiffany & Co". Business Review Europe. WDM Group. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
  4. ↑ https://www.standard.co.uk/business/markets/diamonds-are-vashi-dominguezs-strong-suit-8144302.html
  5. ↑ http://www.rexfeatures.com/livefeed/2014/09/27/the_175th_annual_anti-slavery_ball,_london?celeb=Stacey%20Jackson
  6. ↑ Chesters, Laura (17 September 2012). "Diamonds are Vashi Dominguez's strong suit". London Evening Standard. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
  7. ↑ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/businessclub/10660208/Diamond-geezer-learns-to-sparkle.html
  8. ↑ http://wwd.com/accessories-news/jewelry/vashi-looks-disrupt-diamond-retail-new-london-venture-11019809/
  9. ↑ "Why Diamonds Are Your New Best Friend". CNBC. Reuters. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
  10. ↑ Quest, Richard. "Quest's Guide to Diamonds". CNN. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
  11. ↑ "How to make big savings on diamond jeweller". Yahoo! Finance. Yahoo. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
  12. ↑ http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/business/small_business/article1085610.ece
  13. ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/money/2013/jul/02/how-do-become-diamond-trader
  14. ↑ http://www.stylishevents.com/News/
  15. ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04xndwl
  16. ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04xw4rw
  17. ↑ http://test.imrg.org/ImrgWebsite/User/Pages/ecommerce_awards_2012.aspx?pageID=329&isHomePage=false&isDetailData=false&itemID=0&pageTemplate=14&isAllRecords=true&specificPageType=0&isArchiveData=False&parentPageID=139
  18. ↑ http://www.ecommerceexpo.co.uk/page.cfm/Link=380
  19. ↑ https://www.flickr.com/photos/orawards/9709857552/
  20. ↑ http://www.businessawardeurope.com/news/item/100-businesses-reach-final-in-european-business-awards-30-voted-national-pu.html
  21. ↑ http://www.director.co.uk/MAGAZINE/2012/11_November/DOTM_66_03.html
  22. ↑ http://www.professionaljeweller.com/article-14967-professional-jeweller-announces-hot-100-2014/
  23. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 13 October 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  24. ↑ https://www.i-l-m.com/Insight/Inspire/2013/September/profile-vashi-dominguez
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