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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
Sarine enables verifiable traceability to the diamond trade
The platform provides two search options ----- one for diamonds that were fully traced and a Sarine Diamond Journey traceability report was already issued. And, the second for ‘Sarine Ready’ diamonds that went through the traceability process and a report could be ordered once demanded.
Sarine traceability solution is unique and differs from others as it is the only solution that is based on technology-generated data and not declared data or unverified data extracted from inventory management systems of the participating parties. The Sarine Diamond Journey also provides rich data of the journey, processes, and ownership throughout the diamond pipeline rather than just information regarding origin.
David Block, CEO of Sarine Technologies, commented: ”We are glad to witness a significant increase in demand for Sarine Diamond Journey tracked diamonds and believe that a key element for its success is the ability to easily find and source such diamonds. We are continuing our investment in this field and are proud to be able the industry the highest level of assurance regarding traceability throughout the entire pipeline.”
Ehud Cohen, chairman of IDEX Online, said: "We are very proud to partner with Sarine on providing increased reassurance to buyers on ethical and sustainable sourcing of diamonds, and we see this as a very significant step. As always, IDEX continues to bring to its members the most valuable information and transparency needed in today's market to make an educated purchase."
Aruna Gaitonde, Editor in Chief of the Asian Bureau, Rough&Polished
