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
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,
The French government has extended its highest recognition to the global gem and jewellery fraternity, as the 2025 CIBJO Congress will convene in Paris under the official
In a watershed step to boost consumer demand for natural diamonds, GJEPC joined top diamond-producing nations and industry bodies in signing the Luanda Accord on
Last week, on June 10 and 11, we held a very successful Presidents’ Meeting in New York, hosted by the Diamond Dealers Club of New York, led by President Elliot Krischer, with illustrious speakers such as Botswana President Duma Boko, Botswana Minister of Minerals and Energy Bogolo Kenewendo, Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas Diamantino Azevedo, De Beers CEO Al Cook, De Beers EVP Paul Rowley, Kimberley Process Chairman Ahmed Bin Sulayem,
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 Catoca Mining Society recently implemented a digital traceability system for its diamonds, called iTraceIT, an innovative platform that reinforces its commitment to
Sri Lanka and Israel are stepping up collaboration in the gem and jewellery sector, marking a significant boost to bilateral trade. According to a report by the
De Beers Group today announced that Feriel Zerouki, Chief Trade and Industry Officer and member of the Executive Committee, has decided to leave the company at the end of October
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has announced that its 41st Congress will be held on July 12 – 15, 2026 in Singapore, hosted by the Diamond Exchange of Singapore.
Minister Diamantino Pedro Azevedo underscores vision for industry-led, pan-African ownership. The Republic of Angola announced that its national diamond company ENDIAMA E.P. has submitted a fully financed offer to acquire a strategic minority stake in De Beers, as part of the global sales process launched by Anglo American plc, which has said it expects to complete the divestment by end-2025. Angola stressed that the proposal does not seek majority control.
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Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) wishes to provide clarity regarding its most recent Run of Mine (ROM) Tender held on Thursday 25 September 2025. Contrary to
 The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has successfully secured a zero percent US import tariff on natural polished diamonds of European origin. The exemption,
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.
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
The first edition of India Jewellery Designers & Artisans Forum was launched by the New Jeweller International Group during the ongoing IIJS Premiere 2025. Industry stalwarts as panelists discussed the way ahead with respect to the Artisan and Jewellery designers fraternity. A unified call for safeguarding the depleting artisan numbers in India was called for both by the panelists as well as Participants in the room, comprising Association heads, Jewellery designers, manufacturers as well as Educationists.
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 Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the world’s largest gemological organizations, has identified undisclosed lab-grown diamonds in jewelry set
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.
The GIA laboratory in Botswana recently examined an extraordinary pink-and-colorless bicolor rough diamond. Reportedly from the Karowe mine, the source of
The Board of Directors of HRD Antwerp, a subsidiary of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), has appointed Paul De Wachter as its new CEO. Bringing over
IIGJ Lab is committed to serve the Gem & Jewellery Industry by providing independent quality assessment of Gemstones & Jewellery. IIGJ’s Emerald Identification service is well known and is availed by gemstone manufacturers, traders, and retailers. IIGJ Lab has made changes to the Emerald Identification Service to align with global standards. The updated service is applicable only for single stone certification, and is divided into two parts, as given below.
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Antonio Gervasio Manuel Zola has gained a rich experience of over 20 years in the Diamond Industry serving in various critical departments pertaining to the Natural diamond sector.

Elegant Collection has emerged as a global leader in the diamond and jewellery industry, admired for its exquisite craftsmanship, innovative designs,
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
Whenever I meet with traders, manufacturers, and other diamond industry professionals, I continue to hear complaints about the strong emphasis placed on diamond traceability.
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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