The founder of Renaissance Diamond Corp., Mr. Rajshekhar Parikh recently passed away at his home in Englewood, N.J. at the age of 59 years. He was suffering from pancreatic cancer. Mr. Parikh has had a long standing contribution to the global gem and jewellery industry. He was president of the Indian Diamond and Colorstone Association (IDCA). %% His contributions in the sphere of humanity and charity included co-founding a non-profit organisation named as Share and Care delving in educational and medical programmes for the lower strata of society in India. He was the member, trustee and president of the organization. He also contributed to the American Indian Foundation (AIF) towards the Gujarat Earthquake 2001 victims, when he traveled to India with President Clinton.