For decades, Namibia has consistently ranked among the top ten diamond-producing nations globally, maintaining the highest value per carat by a significant margin. Eroded over millions of years from the Kaapvaal Craton and shaped by the Atlantic Ocean along Namibia’s coastline, Namibian Natural Diamonds symbolize authenticity, ethical sourcing and sustainable value. Established under the Diamond Act of 1999, the Diamond Board of Namibia is a non-commercial public entity operating under the auspices of the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy. This edition carries a special report on Namibian Diamond sector that speaks volumes of the sustainability and ethical practices followed by the diamond economy that is setting examples in the world of diamonds and precious commodity mining.
Dubai truly is an unstoppable growth story. This edition carries an interview with Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO, DMCC who underlines the importance of the UAE's success, which is tied closely to a stable and prosperous GCC region.
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Fashion, creativity and local talent took centre stage at Compton Fashion Week Botswana, and KGK Diamonds was proud to be part of this dynamic celebration of Botswana’s growing creative industry.
In a candid interview, Mehul Shah, Vice President of Bharat Diamond Bourse and now President of the WFDB, discusses the road ahead for the diamond trade.
From a Hatton Garden workshop to an internationally recognised name in fine jewellery, PJ Watson celebrates 60 years of craftsmanship, coloured gemstones and family heritage.
The Middle East’s most global B2B jewellery sourcing event is all set for its fifth edition this October! Jewellery, Gem & Technology in Dubai (JGTD) opens from 27 – 29 October in North Halls N21 and N23 of the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) – Expo City, reaffirming the fair’s status as the region’s go-to marketplace for fine jewellery, diamonds, coloured gemstones and technology.
Alrosa CEO Pavel Marynychov has met with senior officials from Russia’s Finance Ministry and Smolensk Region to review progress on establishing a domestic diamond-cutting cluster.
Gareth Penny, former Group CEO of De Beers and a senior executive across the financial services, mining, metals and natural resources sectors, will be the featured speaker at the opening of CIBJO’s Centenary Congress on 4th September 2026.
From 4th to 8th September, Vicenzaoro will reaffirm its role as a hub for business, training and networking for the entire jewellery supply chain.
Next month, the global jewellery industry has only one destination: Hong Kong.
Organised by Informa Markets, JGW September (Jewellery & Gem World September) brings together 3,000+ exhibitors from 40+ countries and regions, all showcasing the collections that will define retail displays worldwide.
Researchers at GIA (Gemological Institute of America) and the Gübelin Gem Lab independently examined copper-bearing tourmaline from a newly reported source in Ethiopia.
The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) is delighted to announce the launch of three newly redesigned membership tiers, making membership more accessible and cost-effective than ever before. Designed to accommodate jewellery businesses from the occasional hot-desk visitor to a full-time member, the new structure simplifies membership while maintaining the institutional integrity that has defined the LDB for nearly a century.
