From humble beginnings as an apprentice in his fathers goldsmith shop, William Lam became the General Manager and designer of a famous jewelry house in Hong Kong. He relocated to Singapore to head their operations here for thirty years, before founding The Canary Diamond Company in 2000.

Williams vision and exquisite eye for beauty served him well as a designer, earning him numerous design awards (including the prestigious GIA International Design Award) and also gained him respect from many within the jewelry industry. He has judged numerous jewelry design competitions in Asia, and also nurtured many budding designers. Some of his protgs have since won international awards and have become acclaimed fine jewelry designers, a testament to his passion and contribution to the trade.

Williams passion for fine gemstones and exquisite jewelry sparked the creation of The Canary Diamond Company. He named his company after his favorite diamond: the Yellow Diamond that glistens with a unique golden hue known within the trade as The Canary Diamond.