About Us
David Bader is a 3rd generation diamond veteran. Circa 1942, in pursuit of the American dream, David's grandfather, Simon Korn, founded a diamond and gem company in the New York City Diamond District. His company eventually grew to become a large jewelry manufacturer, supplying rings to stores all across the United States. Seventy-five years later, Bader & Garrin, which was renamed from Simon Korn Inc. in 1989, is a continuance of his ideals and legacy – since 1942 the family and company has stood for quality and value.
Servicing both retail jewelers and private clientele, David Bader is respected both publicly and from within the industry as a diamond dealer of great integrity. David's custom creations have been seen on red carpets and published in People, US, and Brides magazines just to name a few. Seventy-five years later, still located right in the heart of the New York City Diamond District, David has unrivaled access to the finest quality diamonds from primary sources.
Josef C is a trusted advisor and purveyor of diamonds, gems and fine jewelry. Originally from Northern NJ and currently based in the NYC Diamond District, Josef has previously lived in Honolulu, HI, and most recently Tel Aviv, Israel. A graduate of the Cornell School of Hotel Administration, Josef infuses hospitality into the diamond business. He gained extensive technical knowledge by studying at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), and by working at the GIA Laboratory in Ramat Gan, Israel. In addition to to being an expert in diamonds, Josef C also developed a special eye for quality, detail and craftsmanship while working at Tiffany & Co. in New York City. Josef C possesses an unparalleled combination of diverse experience that spans all aspects of the jewelry industry. In addition, Josef C is also an advisor to important/celebrity collections, serving as Director of Fine Jewelry for the Winston Art Group, a global art advisory firm. In his work, Josef C is truly "Sharing a Passion"; fulfilling a childhood dream to work in the jewelry industry that was sparked by a visit to NYC Museum of Natural History "Hall of Gems".