South Africa’s State Diamond Trader (SDT) has confirmed the country's participation in Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong (JGW) 2026 through a partnership with BRINKS.
SDT marketing and communication manager Tsholofelo Gopolang Tselapedi told Rough & Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa that the delegation, comprising six South African diamond businesses—Rez Diamonds, Exotic Diamonds, Millennium Diamonds, Imani Diamonds, Dimakasto Makgoe Diamonds and the Kimberley Diamond and Jewellery Incubator—will attend the event from 14 to 18 September 2026.
The initiative, she said, aims to create greater international market access for South African diamond businesses and showcase the country's diamond industry to international buyers and stakeholders.
Below are excerpts from the interview.
What event is South Africa participating in, and when and where is it taking place?
South Africa is stepping onto the global jewellery stage as the State Diamond Trader (SDT) partners with BRINKS for the country's participation at Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW) 2026, taking place from 14 to 18 September 2026 in Hong Kong.
What is the aim of the partnership between the State Diamond Trader and BRINKS?
The partnership is aimed at creating greater international market access for South African diamond businesses while showcasing the country's diamond industry to international buyers, manufacturers, traders, jewellers and other key industry stakeholders.
Which South African businesses will form part of the delegation?
The South African delegation will comprise Rez Diamonds, Exotic Diamonds, Millennium Diamonds, Imani Diamonds, Dimakasto Makgoe Diamonds and the Kimberley Diamond and Jewellery Incubator."
What opportunity does participation provide for these businesses?
The participation provides these businesses with an opportunity to position their products and capabilities within an international marketplace and to establish commercial relationships that can support their growth beyond the South African market."
For the State Diamond Trader, what is the purpose of participating in JGW 2026?
For the State Diamond Trader, participation in JGW 2026 is part of its broader mandate to facilitate market access and support the development of South Africa's diamond value chain."
How does the partnership with BRINKS strengthen the initiative?
The partnership with BRINKS further strengthens the initiative by bringing secure and trusted logistics capabilities into the South African delegation's international market engagement.
The partnership reflects the importance of secure logistics in facilitating the movement of high-value diamonds across international markets, while enabling South African businesses to participate more effectively in global trade.
What does JGW 2026 feature?
The 2026 event will feature diamonds, gemstones, pearls, finished jewellery and related products across its exhibition platforms.
What is South Africa's focus at the event?
For South Africa, the focus is not simply on exhibiting diamonds, but on opening markets, building relationships and creating sustainable commercial opportunities for local businesses.
Mathew Nyaungwa, Editor-In-Chief, Rough & Polished
