Synthetics vs. natural: the battle over value
In a jam-packed program, the Dubai Diamond Conference set the stage well for its main bout: finally, a match-up between the lab-grown and mined diamond producers.
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GIA pledges $1.3M to expand artisanal miner education
After seeing success with its pilot program in Tanzania, the Gemological Institute of America will expand distribution of its gem guide for artisanal miners.
CIBJO publishes ethics recommendations
The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has produced a special report on ethics ahead of its annual congress in Bahrain next month.
There’s a trade war on—here are the rules
On Friday the 11th of October, the Trump administration said that it would postpone a planned hike in duties on $250 billion worth of Chinese products due to a reputed “phase one” trade deal with China. The 14th, it appeared that the “phase one” deal may not be as firm as originally reported, as China wants the administration to […]
WDC 2019 Annual General meeting in Antwerp
Press release – WDC focuses on strengthening the scope of Kimberley Process during 2019 Annual General Meeting in Antwerp.
US bans import of Zimbabwe diamonds
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has blocked the import of rough diamonds mined from the Marange fields in Zimbabwe, claiming they were produced using forced labor.
Partnership between the RJC and the UN Global Compact on the Sustainable Development Goals
Press release – RJC enters into a partnership with the United Nations Global Compact to advance impact and innovation on the Sustainable Development Goals.
Rough diamond exports from the Central African Republic
In light of recent media reports about the trade in rough diamonds associated with the ongoing civil conflict in the Central African Republic (CAR), the World Diamond Council (WDC) has reiterated its call to members of the industry to practice the utmost caution when considering the purchase of goods that are known to have originated […]
Consumers willing to pay more for verification
Consumers are prepared to pay a premium for a diamond that has been verified as responsibly sourced, MVI Marketing found in a survey.
Let me just verify that
MVI Marketing has just come out with a consumer research study report looking at “the need for third-party verification of mined and lab-grown diamond claims of positive social and environmental impact.“
Tracr aiming to be more than a Blockchain
CEO Jim Duffy envisions a system that connects the whole market.
Stephen Lussier : “We have a lot of potential as an industry if we all reinforce the message and work together”
Contrary to what is still, sadly, often said to the detriment of the diamond industry, it actually has a positive impact on diamond producing countries and local populations. De Beers, whose research and involvement puts in pole position in this area
