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Diamond market crash is Africa’s opportunity, not its crisis – M'zée Fula Ngenge
Global natural diamond supply is forecast to fall below 95 million carats this year, the lowest since 1987. For Dr. M'zée Fula Ngenge, chairperson of the African Diamond Council (ADC), this is not a death knell but a clarion call. In an exclusive...
12 october 2026
Tracr passes 5 million rough diamonds milestone as De Beers expands provenance push
De Beers Group's blockchain-enabled traceability platform Tracr reached a significant milestone in 2025, with more than 5 million rough diamonds individually scanned and registered, up from 2.8 million cumulative registrations reported in 2024. The...
28 september 2026
South African diamonds head to Hong Kong: SDT partners with BRINKS for JGW 2026
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...
14 september 2026
David Benderly: PermaScribe seeks to put trust mark on diamond table, not just girdle
In this interview with Rough & Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa, PhotoScribe Technologies president and chief executive David Benderly explains how PermaScribe differs technically from conventional laser inscription, its potential to strengthen security, and...
31 august 2026
The great reset: Paul Zimnisky on supply catharsis, De Beers' bargain and the case for natural diamonds
The natural diamond industry is in the throes of its most profound reset in a generation. Supply is plunging to its lowest level since 1987 and De Beers—once valued at over $9 billion—is reportedly being sold for as little as $1 billion.
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10 august 2026
Lab-grown diamonds in the Millennium Collection by MIUZ Diamonds
The unique Millenium collection from MIUZ Diamonds is a modern response to the changes taking place in the jewelry market. The line of jewelry includes the most popular models from the flagship Solo 1920, Brilliance and Grace series, but with one significant update - all diamonds are lab-grown using the latest technologies.
The Millennium collection is not only an attempt to influence environmental issues, but also a desire to open the wonderful world of diamonds to millennials. A more affordable price range, quality and environmental friendliness of lab-grown diamonds will give a chance to enjoy the bewitching shimmer of diamonds without remorse. The line includes diamond eternity rings and diamond solitaires in various cuts: round, emerald, pear, princess, oval and cushion. Also, the beauty of jewelry made of lab-grown diamonds is supplemented with colored sapphires and rubies. Rings from this series can become a coveted engagement ring or a bright accent in an evening look.
