Russia is ‘Elephant in the Room’ as KP session ends
The status of Russian diamonds was the main point of contention at the recent Kimberley Process (KP) intersessional in Botswana, which closed Friday [June 24] amid a stalemate over the issue.
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Richemont, Kering return to RJC
Richemont and Kering have rejoined the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) after withdrawing their brands over the Russia controversy, according to the standards organization’s chairman.
Civil society calls to suspend Russia from Kimberley Process
The Civil Society Coalition is urging the Kimberley Process (KP) to take a stand against Russian diamonds and own up to the fact that its current definition of conflict diamonds is not broad enough.
De Beers Group reports on progress towards achieving 2030 sustainabilty goals
Press release – Building Forever 2021 sustainability report shows strong progress following first full year since announcing the 12 goals.
GIA to close Antwerp branch next month
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will shutter its Antwerp laboratory on July 31 in response to dwindling demand, the organization confirmed to Rapaport News.
RJC elects new member forum representatives
The elections took place at the organization’s recent annual general meeting.
GIA reports are going all digital, and here’s how it will work
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) announced [Tuesday June 7] that, by 2025, its lab will issue only digital grading reports, ending more than 50 years of providing paper documents.
Ukraine wants Russian diamonds labeled “conflict”
On Monday [May 16], the State Gemological Centre of Ukraine wrote to the chair of the Kimberley Process (KP), asking it to redefine conflict diamonds in a way that would likely shut out Russian diamonds, in response to that country’s ongoing war against Ukraine.
Demand for diamond traceability spikes – Interview with Sarine Technologies’ CEO David Block
The diamond and jewelry industry is seeing a surge of interest in traceability programs as companies throughout the pipeline seek to avoid Russian supply. So says Sarine Technologies CEO David Block.
A meeting with the Young Diamantaires and their project to support the Renaissance School in Massina
Launched in 2016 during the 37th World Diamond Congress in Dubai, organized by the WFDB and the IDMA, the Young Diamantaires group now has almost 500 members from the industry’s ‘young guard’ across all market segments. To have a better understanding of this group and its objectives, and to present their fundraising project for the […]
Russia crisis prompts De Beers to fast-track Tracr
The recent geopolitical storm pushed De Beers to accelerate the expansion of its blockchain platform, chief brand officer David Prager told Rapaport News.
New project aims to restore damaged mining land
Nongovernmental organization Resolve has launched a project to rehabilitate land affected by artisanal and small-scale diamond mining in Africa.