Yoram Dvash: Industry unity, producer leadership and marketing investment key to natural diamond's future

The natural diamond industry is navigating a period of significant transition, but there are increasing signs that the foundations for a stronger and more positive future are being built, according to the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB)...

29 june 2026

AWDC: First fully traceable artisanal diamonds from DRC sold on the international market in Antwerp

In a historic milestone for the diamond industry, fully traceable, artisanal diamonds from the Democratic Republic of Congo have been sold on the international market for the very first time in Antwerp. Below, Ine Tassignon, AWDC spokesperson, provides...

22 june 2026

Natural diamonds most desired luxury jewellery, Gen Z spending double baby boomers, reveals De Beers report

Natural diamonds remain the most desired jewellery item among US consumers, with Millennials and Gen Z driving demand value and spending, according to De Beers Group’s The Diamond Report, which draws on the biannual Diamond Acquisition Study of 18,500...

15 june 2026

Edahn Golan: India’s lab-grown diamond exports surpass natural diamonds by volume, yet value gap widens

India’s diamond industry has reached a historic turning point. In March and April 2026, the volume of lab‑grown diamond exports overtook that of natural diamonds, with lab‑grown stones accounting for 51% and 50.4% of total export volume respectively...

01 june 2026

Dr M’zée Fula-Ngenge: Kimberley Process failing Africa

The Kimberley Process (KP) is failing Africa, and the world's definition of a “conflict diamond” is a moral and legal absurdity, according to the African Diamond Council (ADC) chairperson M’zée Fula-Ngenge. The following exclusive...

18 may 2026

SEASONS/Spring Fair 2020 is cancelled

30 april 2020
The SEASONS | Spring – Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair in Hong Kong, which was originally slated for March 3 to 6 this year, and was rescheduled to May 19 to 21, 2020 at the AsiaWorld-Expo, is now cancelled, according to Informa Markets.
“In keeping with measures being taken around the world to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the event,” noted Celine Lau, director for Jewellery Fairs at Informa Markets.
“We look forward to welcoming you all in Hong Kong for the 2021 edition of SEASONS | Spring,” she added.

Aruna Gaitonde, Editor in Chief of the Asian Bureau, Rough & Polished