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French jewelry has gained an ambitious new initiative through the Women Entrepreneurs Program, which will support young designers on a training and awareness-raising journey through the heart of the diamond world. Created by Rubel & Ménasché, this program is a strong statement that reinforces the Maison’s core values by promoting a diamond sector that is […]
“True impact is measured by the mark we leave on the lives of others.” These words from Rubel & Ménasché CEO Stephan Wolzok place people at the heart of everything, underscoring the significance of the Maison’s initiatives detailed in its latest Impact Report. It is a statement that embodies the commitment and spirit behind every […]
Disrupted by competition from synthetic diamonds and the slowdown in major markets, natural diamond production has lost momentum, with mine closures becoming unavoidable. As one of the world’s biggest diamond producers, Canada is under severe pressure. Canada’s diamond mines are regularly cited as a model of responsibility within the diamond industry. Many articles and reports […]
Purvi Shah tells Rapaport News her plans for the role, which she will assume on February 7. The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has tapped Purvi Shah for the role of executive director, which has been open since Melanie Grant stepped down in January. Shah will join the organization on February 7 from De Beers, where she is […]
The diamond industry must brace itself for another shakeup as restrictions on Russian supply may be lifted sooner than anticipated. Alrosa’s reintroduction to the market should now be considered an imminent possibility, after President Trump presented a 28-point draft proposal in Kyiv to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. The plan, developed with Moscow’s input, maps […]
The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) kicked off its Centenary Year in Paris, the same city in which the association was orginally established in 1926. The three-day gathering of members, industry leaders, strategists and opinion makers opened at the Comet Bourse Auditorium on October 27, 2025, and concluded on October 29, 2025, at the headquarters of […]
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has appointed Amber Pepper to succeed David Kellie as CEO from February 1, 2026. Pepper brings to the group years of experience in commercial growth and digital innovation, the council said last week. She has held senior positions at fashion and retail labels, including Tapestry, Farfetch, and Harrods. Most recently, […]
The Kimberley Process (KP) failed to reach a consensus on broadening the definition of conflict diamonds at last week’s plenary in Dubai, according to industry organizations. “While not unexpected, it is obviously a massive disappointment for civil society that, once again, the KP has failed to expand the conflict-diamond definition,” said Jaff Bamenjo, coordinator of […]
De Beers Group has debuted Origin, its new branded polished-diamond line, at retail stores in the North American market. The product allows jewelers to share the unique story of each De Beers-sourced diamond with consumers, the company said Thursday. Using Tracr, De Beers’ blockchain platform, the new label offers complete end-to end transparency and verified […]
CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, says it’s reexamining the question of what to call lab-grown diamonds, but contrary to some reports, it hasn’t made any decisions on the matter yet. Last month, in a special report published on CIBJO’s website, Udi Sheintal, head of the organization’s diamond commission, argued that CIBJO’s Diamond Blue Book should no longer […]
The UFBJOP (Union Française de la Bijouterie, Joaillerie et Orfèvrerie, des Pierres & des Perles – French Union of Jewelry, Goldsmithing, Gemstones & Pearls) is hosting the CIBJO Centenary Congress, organized in Paris from October 27 to 29, 2025. This international recognition offers the French Union a unique opportunity to reaffirm France’s central role in […]
At an event Friday night in New York City, De Beers introduced Desert Diamonds—which it calls its first new “beacon” in years—to a group of influencers, celebrities, trade people, and journalists. Sandrine Conseiller, CEO of De Beers Brands, and Sally Morrison, De Beers’ natural diamonds lead, spoke with JCK about the new campaign, how it was dreamed […]