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Charlotte Rose on making history, modernising the London Diamond Bourse, and why finance is the industry’s silent crisis
When Charlotte Rose was elected president of the London Diamond Bourse in June 2026, she didn't just break an 86-year tradition—she became the first woman to lead any diamond bourse globally. In an exclusive interview with Rough & Polished’s Mathew...
20 july 2026
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
Christie’s Jewels announces global sales for March 2022
The global sales will collectively feature notable jewels, including a significant selection of rare and precious gemstones, colorless diamonds, colored diamonds, as well as signed jewels by iconic houses including Buccellati, Bulgari, Cartier, JAR, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and many more.
Additionally, Christie’s Jewels announced the appointment of Eleanor Walper, who joins as Associate Vice President, Specialist at Christie’s Los Angeles, where she started her career in 2014. Prior to returning to Christie’s, Eleanor was a specialist at another international auction house where she focused on securing notable jewelry consignments across the West Coast region. At Christie’s, Eleanor will be responsible for client development on the West Coast. Eleanor graduated with her BA from University of Southern California, received her Graduate Gemologist certificate from the Gemological Institute of America in 2015 and is a certified member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers since 2018.
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