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DMCC Unveils Record 1.9-Tonne Silver Bar Celebrating UAE’s Founding Ahead of Its Landmark Tokenisation


DMCC, the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai, has unveiled the world’s largest silver bar – a record-breaking 1,971kg asset officially recognised by Guinness World Records. Revealed at the Dubai Precious Metals Conference (DPMC) on 24 November, the bar commemorates the founding year of the United Arab Emirates, symbolising national ambition, craftsmanship and innovation.
As part of a landmark project involving DMCC and leading industry players, the bar is now set to be tokenised through DMCC’s Tradeflow platform, marking the first time a Guinness World Record precious metal bar will undergo tokenisation under a regulated framework. The project brings together UAE-based precious metals refiner Sam Precious Metals

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World Diamond Council President urges KP to ‘cross the line’ on historic reform
Feriel Zerouki, President of the World Diamond Council (WDC), opened the 2025 Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary with a decisive call for
RJC Announces Newly Appointed Executive Director, Purvi Shah
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Purvi Shah as its new Executive Director, effective 7 February 2026.
New WGC Campaign Targets India’s Digital-First Investors
The World Gold Council (WGC) announced the launch of its first India-focussed gold ETF campaign, built around the powerful core message ‘It’s Aaj Ka
Diamonds Do Good Announces Marcus ter Haar as Incoming President-Elect
Diamonds Do Good (DDG), the global nonprofit dedicated to celebrating the positive impact of natural diamonds in communities around the world, is proud to announce that
The Potential of Nigeria's Mining Sector
Nigeria's mining sector remains vastly underutilized. Historically, its contribution to GDP ranged from a mere 0.17% to 0.3%. However, the sector is now showing remarkable resurgence,
  
18 Antwerp Diamond Firms Fund Critical Medicines for Botswana
Eighteen Antwerp diamond companies have jointly financed life-saving medicines for more than 35,000 people in Botswana after the
World Diamond Council: ‘Progress killed in pursuit of the impossible’
The World Diamond Council (WDC) today expressed profound regret that a small number of Kimberley Process (KP) Participants blocked
Direct Diamond Trade in Focus as Botswana President Applauds GJEPC’s White Paper
Hon’ble President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, visited Botswana on a State Visit from 11 to 14 November 2025. The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion
Ankit Gems Triples Manufacturing Capacity as part of its Expansion Plans in Namibia
One of the world’s foremost names in natural diamond manufacturing, Ankit Gems has inaugurated its newly expanded cutting and polishing facility in Windhoek,
Angola strengthens production and position in the diamond market.
Angola is consolidating its position as one of the world's leading diamond-producing nations, with robust production and strategic investments that strengthen its position
  
World Diamond Congress 2026 to be held in Singapore, July 12-15, 2026
The next World Diamond Congress, a joint assembly of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond
Antwerp Secures Zero Percent US Import Tariff on EU-Polished Diamonds
The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has successfully secured a zero percent US import tariff on natural polished diamonds of European origin. The exemption,
Gaston Signs Binding Term Sheet to Acquire 100% Ownership of Lucapa Diamond Company
Gaston International DMCC ("Gaston"), part of Jemora Group, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding term sheet (the "Binding Term Sheet") with Richard Tucker and Paul Pracilio ("Administrators") of Lucapa Diamond Company Limited ("Lucapa"), an ASX-listed company, for a Deed of Company Arrangement ("DOCA") contemplating the acquisition of all issued shares of Lucapa by Gaston (the "Transaction"). Under the Transaction, Gaston proposes to acquire Lucapa and its mining interests
CATOCA IMPLEMENTS A TRACEABILITY SYSTEM FOR ITS DIAMONDS
Catoca Mining Society recently implemented a digital traceability system for its diamonds, called iTraceIT, an innovative platform that reinforces its commitment to
Angola Bids for Strategic Stake in De Beers with Fully Financed Offer
Angola has confirmed that its state-owned diamond company, ENDIAMA E.P., has submitted a fully financed bid to acquire a strategic minority stake in De Beers.
  
GSI and Mindron Unveil TRUSURE APEX; A Breakthrough in Gem and Jewellery Screening Technology
Gemological Science International (GSI) and Mindron are proud to announce the launch of the Trusure Apex, a state-of-the-art
GIA Honors Susan Jacques - Dr. Barbara Dutrow retires from GIA Board of Governors
During the GIA Board of Governors meeting in early November at the Institute’s headquarters in Carlsbad, California, the Institute honored Susan M. Jacques with its highest honor,
GSI detects undisclosed lab-grown diamonds in brown diamond jewelry amid rising demand for off-color naturals
Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the world’s largest gemological organizations, has identified undisclosed lab-grown diamonds in jewelry set
GA Demand’s Vision: Making Diamond Trading Simple, Fair, and Convinient For All
The diamond industry is one of the most respected trades in the world. It brings together buyers, sellers, and brokers from every corner of the globe. But behind the glitter, the daily reality of trading hasn’t always been easy. Ask any trader—big or small—and you’ll hear the same challenges: - Long delays in closing deals. - High costs just to connect with the right buyer or seller. - Smaller traders often left behind, unable to compete with bigger names.
GIA examines another extraordinary diamond
The GIA laboratory in Botswana recently examined an extraordinary pink-and-colorless bicolor rough diamond. Reportedly from the Karowe mine, the source of
  
NATURAL DIAMOND is Authentic, Natural Diamond is Beautiful - Antonio Gervasio Manuel Zola
Antonio Gervasio Manuel Zola has gained a rich experience of over 20 years in the Diamond Industry serving in various critical departments   
Elegant Collection
Elegant Collection has emerged as a global leader in the diamond and jewellery industry, admired for its exquisite craftsmanship, innovative designs,   
Botswana
An Important Investment Destination for the Diamond Industry
In an exclusive with Mr.Julius Tsheko, Regional Director, India & Asia, Botswana Investment & Trade Centre, The New Jeweller International Media Group got an insight on the trade development initiatives of Botswana regarding the diamond sector and the dynamic economic development initiatives under the new regime. Excerpts:
Your presentation at the Bharat Diamond Bourse, Mumbai was indeed enlightening. What are you looking at   
On Why to Introduce Diamond Traceability
Whenever I meet with traders, manufacturers, and other diamond industry professionals, I continue to hear complaints about the strong emphasis placed on diamond traceability.
Time to Realign the Natural Diamond industry
In an exclusive with The New Jeweller UAE bureau Mr.Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman & CEO - DMCC gives an insight on the key factors responsible for making .  





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ORIGIN DE BEERS GROUP LAUNCHES TO CONSUMERS IN STORES ACROSS NORTH AMERICA

ORIGIN De Beers Group, the new branded polished diamond offering from De Beers Group, is now available to consumers in retail stores across North America.

JCK Announces Expanded Leadership

JCK, the jewelry industry’s most renowned trade event and a leader in bringing together the global jewelry community, is announcing an expansion of its leadership team. Jennifer Hopf will serve as Event Director of JCK.

The Middle East’s biggest B2B jewellery buying event opens commences!

The Middle East’s largest B2B jewellery sourcing fair is opening its doors to global buyers, show organisers Informa Markets Jewellery and Italian Exhibition Group SpA (IEG) announced.

GIT joins forces with Chanthaburi Province to organize the “International Chanthaburi Gems & Jewelry Festival 2025”

The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (Public Organization) or GIT, in collaboration with the Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, Chanthaburi Province, the Chanthaburi

Singapore to Host World Diamond Congress in July 2026

The next World Diamond Congress, a joint assembly of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA), will be

The jewelry sector showcased its latest collections at Istanbul’s second major gathering of 2025. 58th IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show Welcomed Visitors from 131 Countries

Recognized as one of the world’s five largest jewelry fairs, IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show held its second major sectoral gathering of the year between October 1–4, 2025, following its