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LeVian Corp
LeVian Corp is a multinational jewelry company based out of Great Neck, NY. The company was founded in 1950 by Mr. Abdulrahim Ephraim LeVian. [More background/Description]

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History
Mr. Abdulrahim Ephraim LeVian was born in 1922 in the Ancient City of Mashad, Persia and grew to become the founder of the Le Vian® Company in the United States in 1950 which operates as a multinational business. His foresight, business savvy and work ethics were unparalleled. His business genius made him a leader in several fields of gemstones in the marketplace during his life including Turquoise and Tanzanite. He was widely known as the "King of Turquoise" in the 70’s and 80’s and as the "World Leader in Tanzanite" in the 90’s. He pioneered the extension of the Le Vian® lines into the Couture and the popular price markets while advocating the family’s eternal quest for quality and value. He was loved by all his employees and business associates and was widely admired by his competitors. He always treated people fairly and was known for his honest dealings in business. He taught his children and grandchildren to value and nurture the honor and respect of the LeVian family name that they carry. He shunned the spotlight. He saw the positive in people and was known for being a great motivator. He left a legacy of love and unity with his family including his beloved wife, whom he always believed to be an angel, his 5 children, 21 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren, molding them into the backbone of the next generations of the storied LeVian family. His care and compassion for his fellow man were exemplified by his charitable acts of hospitality and generosity. He was instrumental in the building of several synagogues, schools and an old age home. He helped thousands of Immigrants settle into the United States and personally assisted them to find jobs, food, clothing and furniture. He literally helped hundreds of startup businesses get off the ground in the jewelry business who were motivated by his success. He will always be remembered by his sensitivity, kind heart, generosity and hospitality. He remains an inspiration to the succeeding generations. He fought bravely and patiently and lived 12 years after a severe Heart Failure that left him on life support for 2 months and persevered a five year bitter battle with Colon Cancer with liver metastases that made medical history. There is no way to explain a broken heart until one has experienced such a great loss. We will always cherish every moment we spent with Dad and will cry as we treasure his memory for the rest of our lives. The family as well as all of his friends and admirers in the jewelry industry share this great loss and mourn his death. May his soul rest in peace in his eternal home. Mr. A. LeVian, the beloved father of the LeVian family and the founder of the Le Vian® Company in New York in 1950, passed away on February 7, 2000 in North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York at the age of 78 after courageously fighting a prolonged illness. The head office of Le Vian® Corporation in New York remained closed for one week immediately following his passing as a mark of respect for the Founder and Chairman. The extent of this personal tragedy for the whole family was conveyed in these simple words from Eddie LeVian (CEO, Le Vian® Corp) - "I hope no one has to see a loved one suffer like that..." Mr. LeVian’s funeral was held on Tuesday, February 8th at the Mashadi Jewish Center, in Great Neck, NY.

Store Brands

 * LeVian
 * LeVian Bridal
 * LeVian Chocolatier
 * LeVian Couture
 * Chocolate by Petite LeVian
 * LeVian Exotics
 * LeVian Red Carpet
 * LeVian Time


 * Carlo Viani

Media / Red Carpet
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