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

De Beers Forevermark launches its first exclusive boutique in Bihar

27 october 2022
De Beers Forevermark opened its first exclusive boutique in Patna, the first in the state of Bihar. Situated at City Centre Mall, the new boutique showcases a wide selection of the brand’s iconic jewellery collections including the signature Forevermark Avaanti and Icon collections, Circle of Trust diamond bangles, the Forevermark Tribute stackable ring collection among others.
“It is a proud moment for us to launch our first Boutique in Patna, the capital city of Bihar. Our new store is a true reflection of De Beers Forevermark - the different layers of our heritage within a modern design, it is a celebration of our beautiful diamond jewellery designs. As we begin the festive season it is an auspicious time for us to launch.” States Amit Pratihari, Vice President, De Beers Forevermark.
“We feel extremely honoured and proud to open the first boutique in the state offering exclusive De Beers Forevermark collections. We do hope that our clients appreciate the wide range of the best quality of diamonds available and look forward to a great festive season,” said Aditya & Adarsh Saraf, Franchisee Partners, De Beers Forevermark.

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