Lawrence “Larry” LeVian, described as a “visionary” leader in the jewelry industry, died last week at the age of 74.
LeVian was the chairman of the family-owned business Le Vian, of which he and his siblings took over the management in 2000. Larry worked closely with brothers Eddie, the CEO, and Moossa, who became president, as well as sisters Liz, the senior vice president of merchandising, and Suzy, who was in charge of new products. Later, Larry’s daughter Pamela also joined the business. Throughout his time at Le Vian, Larry worked to build a legacy of excellence and integrity in the jewelry profession, the family said Sunday.
LeVian, born in 1951, was the oldest son of Pary and Abdulrahim Ephraim LeVian. He is survived by his wife Angela, his four children, his siblings and a number of other family members.
The company is globally recognized as the creator of Chocolate Diamonds, and its jewelry has often been spotted on celebrities walking the red carpet, including Madonna, Taylor Swift and Jennifer Lopez.
LeVian dedicated himself to his family, his community and to others. He and his family were regular donors to Diamonds Do Good’s Diamond Empowerment Fund, which supports youth affected by HIV/AIDS in Botswana as well as providing scholarships for students in Africa, India and Canada’s Northwest Territories.
“Larry’s life was a testament to his values: selflessness, unity, and compassion,” the family said. “He dedicated himself to uplifting others in need while tirelessly working to build a legacy of excellence and integrity in his profession. Everyone that knew him and met him was deeply touched by the amazing person he was.”
The funeral is scheduled to take place in Jerusalem, Israel, on Monday.
Image: Eddie Larry and Moossa LeVian. (Le Vian)
