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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.
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London Diamond Bourse Announces New Council of Management and Elects its First Female President The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) held its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 25th June 2026, an election year that saw a new President take office. For the first time India's Gem & Jewellery Exports Stood at US$ 4.27 Billion in April–May 2026; GJEPC Flags Concerns to Govt. on Duty-Free Gold Supply Constraints for Exporters India's gem and jewellery exports stood at US$ 4.27 billion (Rs. 40,398.97 crore) during April–May 2026 as compared to US$ 4.55 billion (Rs. 38,848.42 crore) during the THE RESPONSIBLE JEWELLERY COUNCIL BOARD ELECTION RESULTS THE RESPONSIBLE JEWELLERY COUNCIL BOARD ELECTION RESULTS Namibia - Setting Examples with Transparent & Ethical Mining Policies Diamond mining has remained a cornerstone of Namibia's economy since the initial discovery of gem-quality diamonds near Kolmanskop in 1908. 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. Namibia: From Desert Origins to Ethical Diamonds Along the windswept Atlantic coastline of southwestern Africa, where towering dunes meet the cold Benguela Current, Namibia’s diamonds begin a journey unlike any other in the world.		Richline Group Promotes Arien Gessner to Chief Revenue Officer and Moss Makhoulian to Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Operations Richline Group, a Berkshire Hathaway company and a vertically integrated leader in the metals and jewelry industries, is pleased to announce the promotions of 41st World Diamond Congress Industry Leaders Set to Chart the Future of Natural Diamond Sector in Singapore The global diamond industry is preparing for one of its most significant gatherings as the 41st World Diamond Congress convenes in Singapore from July First Sale of Traceable Congolese Artisanal Diamonds Exceeds Market Expectations: AWDC The first international sale of fully traceable artisanal diamonds from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has delivered prices slightly above market estimates, according to Angola will reduce the supply of small diamonds. Angola will limit the production of small-sized rough diamonds in the coming months in order to avoid saturating the market, the state-owned mining company ENDIAMA announced. JASANI JEWELLERY Redefining Luxury through Innovation & Precision Leading with Technology, Craftsmanship & Trust In an exclusive conversation with Madhav Jasani, Chairman and Partner, &Praachi Jasani, CEO and Partner, Jasani Jewellery, The New Jeweller team gains		KGK Botswana Named Best Enterprise in Botswana at World Productivity Day Celebrations Source: kgk_group KGK Botswana has been recognized as the Best Enterprise in Botswana by the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs during the World Productivity Day celebrations, From Botswana to the World Stage: ODC Diamonds Crafted for International Champions Ankit Gems is honoured to play a significant role in a unique collaboration that showcases Botswana's diamond heritage on the global stage. Working closely with ODC, Botswana and Angola Join WFDB as Nation Affiliate Members at recently concluded WFDB Summit Mr. Mehul Shah, Vice President of the Bharat Diamond Bourse, presented the official stamp released by the Department of Posts, Government of India, WDC President Ronnie VanderLinden calls for unity in the natural diamond trade World Diamond Council President Ronnie VanderLinden today opened the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting in Mumbai with Lucara Announces Recovery Of Stunning 36.92 Carat Blue Diamond From The Karowe Mine In Botswana Lucara Diamond Corp. ("Lucara" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the recovery of a 36.92 carat blue diamond from its 100%		GIA Commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the United States with Illustrious Red, White and Blue Gems In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is highlighting an exquisite selection of red, white and blue GIA acquires 30% shareholding in diamond provenance blockchain platform Tracr De Beers Group and GIA (Gemological Institute of America) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement for GIA to acquire a 30 per cent shareholding in Tracr, WGC-IIGJ Talks Explore Roadmap for Gold Innovation & Global Reach Senior leadership from the World Gold Council’s London head office visited the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai, Kering Sets Up Luxury Academy To Secure Future Talent French luxury group Kering has launched the Kering Accademia per le Eccellenze, a new training platform aimed at developing GIA Examines the World’s Most Extraordinary Gemstones In honor of World Diamond Day on April 8, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) reveals some of the world’s most famous and fascinating gems		Bain: Jewellery Emerges as Luxury’s Bright Spot as Market Finds Stability Jewellery is expected to remain one of the strongest-performing segments of the global luxury market as the industry enters a phase of stabilisation, MOHIT EMBRACE THE EXCEPTIONAL Established 1916 With over a century of excellence, MOHIT Diamonds stands as one of the most enduring and respected names in the global diamond industry. Founded in 1916, ANKIT GEMS - Transforming Rough to Brilliance Established in 1985, Ankit Gems is a well-established diamond manufacturing company having its cutting & Polishing factory in Surat, India. Ankit has built its legacy through Trust, Quality and Exquisite Craftsmanship and is known for the ethical business practices that it follows. Ankit Gems is also recognized by the Government of India as a leading export house. The foundation of Ankit Gems was laid by M. Arvind Shah, Mr. Arun Shah, and Mr. Dilip Shah driven by a shared vision of establishing a trusted name in the Diamond Industry. Laxmi Diamond A Legacy Built on Trust Craftsmanship & Ethical Sourcing In a candid conversation with Mr. Ashok Gajera, Managing Director of Laxmi Diamond Pvt Ltd, The New Jeweller International bureau gained a first hand view of the key pillars ANGOLA Demonstrating a strong commitment towards Sustainable Exploration, Social Responsibility & Transparency In an exclusive with Mr.Antonio Gervasio Manuel Zola, Former Head - Department of Business Development - Sociedade Mineira de Catoca Lda. (CATOCA), the Angolan diamond prospecting, exploration, recovery and marketing company - The New Jeweller International Bureau gains insight into the current state of the natural diamond industry from a mining perspective. In this interview Mr. Zola also discusses the important free trade agreements signed by cutting

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	Singapore launches Diamond & Jewellery Week as record-breaking SIJE ushers in a new era for the region's jewellery industry Singapore today reinforces its standing as the region's foremost jewellery and luxury trade destination with the opening of the Singapore International Jewellery Expo (SIJE) 2026, the largest edition in the exhibition's Russia Still Leads in Rough Diamond Output, But Botswana’s Value Jumps 45% Russia, Botswana and Angola together accounted for close to 63% of global production value in 2025, according to the latest Kimberley Process numbers. Global rough diamond output slipped nearly 8% in 2025, T.GOLD DEBUTS IN SEPTEMBER: HALL 4, VICENZAORO’S NEW TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION HUB T.Gold is evolving and furthering its role as an international platform for technological innovation and machinery for the gold, jewellery and watchmaking sectors. From 4th to 8th September 2026, the trade show will be making its	Pandora introduces Pandora Wonders, a new creative platform debuting with Harry Lambert Pandora Wonders is a new long-term creative platform designed to bring fresh cultural relevance to the brand and create new reasons for consumers to engage with Pandora. Act I is a AFRICAN DIAMOND PRODUCERS’ ASSOCIATION AND THE HARRY OPPENHEIMER DIAMOND TRAINING SCHOOL SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING The African Diamond Producers Association (ADPA) and the Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Training School (HODTS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the 29th of June 2026 to strengthen cooperation in diamond training, Thousands of Buyers from More Than 120 Countries to Gather in Istanbul Visitor registration is now open for the 60th edition of IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, one of the top 5 international jewelry events in the world and the leading event of the region,

From The Editor's Desk

London Diamond Bourse Announces New Council of Management and Elects its First Female President

India's Gem & Jewellery Exports Stood at US$ 4.27 Billion in April–May 2026; GJEPC Flags Concerns to Govt. on Duty-Free Gold Supply Constraints for Exporters

THE RESPONSIBLE JEWELLERY COUNCIL BOARD ELECTION RESULTS

Namibia - Setting Examples with Transparent & Ethical Mining Policies

Namibia: From Desert Origins to Ethical Diamonds

Richline Group Promotes Arien Gessner to Chief Revenue Officer and Moss Makhoulian to Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Operations

41st World Diamond Congress Industry Leaders Set to Chart the Future of Natural Diamond Sector in Singapore

First Sale of Traceable Congolese Artisanal Diamonds Exceeds Market Expectations: AWDC

Angola will reduce the supply of small diamonds.

JASANI JEWELLERY Redefining Luxury through Innovation & Precision Leading with Technology, Craftsmanship & Trust

KGK Botswana Named Best Enterprise in Botswana at World Productivity Day Celebrations Source: kgk_group

From Botswana to the World Stage: ODC Diamonds Crafted for International Champions

Botswana and Angola Join WFDB as Nation Affiliate Members at recently concluded WFDB Summit

WDC President Ronnie VanderLinden calls for unity in the natural diamond trade

Lucara Announces Recovery Of Stunning 36.92 Carat Blue Diamond From The Karowe Mine In Botswana

GIA Commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the United States with Illustrious Red, White and Blue Gems

GIA acquires 30% shareholding in diamond provenance blockchain platform Tracr

WGC-IIGJ Talks Explore Roadmap for Gold Innovation & Global Reach

Kering Sets Up Luxury Academy To Secure Future Talent

GIA Examines the World’s Most Extraordinary Gemstones

Bain: Jewellery Emerges as Luxury’s Bright Spot as Market Finds Stability

MOHIT EMBRACE THE EXCEPTIONAL Established 1916

ANKIT GEMS - Transforming Rough to Brilliance

Laxmi Diamond A Legacy Built on Trust Craftsmanship & Ethical Sourcing

ANGOLA Demonstrating a strong commitment towards Sustainable Exploration, Social Responsibility & Transparency

Event & News

Singapore launches Diamond & Jewellery Week as record-breaking SIJE ushers in a new era for the region's jewellery industry

Russia Still Leads in Rough Diamond Output, But Botswana’s Value Jumps 45%

T.GOLD DEBUTS IN SEPTEMBER: HALL 4, VICENZAORO’S NEW TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION HUB

Pandora introduces Pandora Wonders, a new creative platform debuting with Harry Lambert

AFRICAN DIAMOND PRODUCERS’ ASSOCIATION AND THE HARRY OPPENHEIMER DIAMOND TRAINING SCHOOL SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

Thousands of Buyers from More Than 120 Countries to Gather in Istanbul