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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During the ongoing Vicenzaoro jewellery exhibition in Italy, at a closed-door meeting held in connection with the CIBJO Centenary Congress, Mehul Shah, President of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), and newly appointed CIBJO Director, highlighted the importance of consumer awareness through proper declarations.
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.
Ms. Kirida Bhaopichitr, Vice Minister for Commerce, presided over the opening of the 74th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), Bangkok. The fair is organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) as the main organizer, in collaboration with the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT), with support from government and private-sector agencies as well as 17 key trade associations in the industry.
Vicenzaoro September 2026 sees yet further growth. The Italian Exhibition Group trade show, restyled by the new Hall 2, closes today with a 4% increase in total visitor numbers compared with the September 2025 edition and a 9% rise in international attendance compared with last year. Confirming the event’s growing international standing, the largest numbers of international visitors came from the United Kingdom, Germany, China, India and Romania. These were followed by: Switzerland, Spain, Denmark, Colombia and Belgium.
Meeting in Vicenza, Italy, on September 7, 2026, after the conclusion of the Centenary CIBJO Congress, the organization’s Board of Directors approved a recommendation by its Diamond Commission and Coloured Stone Commission that the Blue Books be revised so that the word “synthetic” be the sole descriptor used to accurately and scientifically define a created product with the same chemical composition, physical properties and structure as that of its naturally occurring counterpart.
The London Diamond Bourse has adopted “synthetic diamond” as the term it will use for man-made stones and is encouraging all its members across the UK trade to do the same. The Bourse is understood to be the first trade body in the United Kingdom to express a preference for one term.
Informa Markets today revealed the recipients of the NextGen Coloured Gem Excellence Awards by JWA (Jewellery World Awards), honouring professionals aged 45 and under who are driving innovation and positive change across the coloured gemstone sector.
DMCC – the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai – has formally established its Lab-Grown Diamond Vertical, creating a dedicated platform for an industry whose rapid expansion is increasingly being driven by advanced manufacturing and technology as well as jewellery and global consumer demand.
Singapore Exchange Mainboard and Tel Aviv Exchange listed Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” and along with its subsidiaries “the Group”) (U77:SI; SARN.TA), a worldwide leader in the development, marketing and sale of precision technology solutions for the evaluation, planning, processing, measurement, grading and trading of diamonds, gems and jewelry is pleased to share insights on the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in accelerating innovation and supporting the development of new products and solutions following a panel discussion at the CIBJO Centenary Congress in Vicenza, Italy.
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.
