Mehul Shah, President of WFDB, addressed the CIBJO Centenary celebrations on the sidelines of the VicenzaOro gems and jewellery exhibition in Italy by endorsing the use of the terminology "Synthetic Diamonds" instead of "Lab grown Diamonds" as a global term. He also appealed to trade bodies and governments to prescribe declarations on the usage of terminologies related to synthetic diamonds in the local language for better understanding and consumer awareness. He suggested launching an identification mark for natural diamonds such as the "Natural Diamond Mark," citing the Woolmark as an example, which is a globally renowned certification mark that guarantees authenticity with respect to wool.
The Dubai Diamond Conference 2026 is slated to be organised between the 25th to 27th of October in Dubai with the theme: A Strategic Rest, Reigniting Desire, Unlocking New Value. Bringing hundreds of industry heads and diamond pundits to Dubai, DDC 2026 is a not-to-be-missed event, especially since it is held when the industry is at its lowest ebb due to factors like economic volatilities, trade tariffs, and continuing warfare.
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The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has relaunched as The Diamond Collective (TDC), introducing a new global strategy aimed at reconnecting consumers with natural diamonds and driving sustained demand.
The new strategy was shaped by CEO Amber Pepper following six months of consultation with producers, retailers, brands, creatives and consumers. It focuses on changes in how consumers discover, value and purchase luxury.
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.
The National Geographic Society and De Beers Group have extended their Okavango Eternal partnership for another five years, renewing their commitment to protecting the Okavango River Basin and supporting conservation-linked livelihoods across Botswana, Angola and Namibia.
Bvlgari has brought its Serpenti Infinito project to New York with “auruBOROS – Urban Memory and Collective Dream”, a monumental installation on the High Line created by Berlin-based artistic collective Plastique Fantastique.
JGW September (Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong September) wrapped up yesterday shattering post-pandemic records, welcoming 57,632 “unique” buyers during its week-long run across two locations − a 4.5% increase over the previous edition, show organiser Informa Markets announced today.
Last year, for its 20th anniversary year, the FHH reaffirmed its mission of transmitting watchmaking knowledge with a renewed focus on inclusion and universal access beyond the sole watch industry.
The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), in collaboration with The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (Public Organization) (GIT), has announced the successful conclusion of the 74th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair, held from 8–12 September 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC).
Jewellery industry leaders gathered at Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW) to discuss the evolving global jewellery landscape, highlighting sustainability, artificial intelligence, changing consumer preferences, international expansion and Hong Kong’s continued role as a bridge between East and West.
De Beers Group’s Science & Technology division today revealed SynthDetect 2, the next generation desktop diamond screening instrument. The first SynthDetect instrument and its successor SynthDetect XL – released in 2017 and 2018 respectively – have been among the most successful instruments in De Beers Group’s suite of diamond verification instruments due to their outstanding technical screening functionality and ability to test multiple stones in set jewellery at once without the need for a probe.
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.
