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

Tanishq's first US store is now open in New Jersey

14 december 2022

India's Tata Group company Tanishq has opened its doors to the public for its first ever US store. Tata’s fine jewellery brand’s brick-and-mortar debut in the US is located on New Jersey’s Oak Tree road, the store houses the brand’s full selection of fine jewellery.
The store is designed to look modern but instantly recognisable as Indian. The outside of the store is illuminated in golden light and the two-storey interior features statement chandeliers and wooden latticework as well as pink sofas and illuminated glass cases to showcase more statement pieces of jewellery.
Tanishq also recently launched a new collection ‘The Carnival Edit’ in stores and online. With a more experimental, pastel take on fine jewellery, the collection’s new campaign features models enjoying a range of confectionaries with a festive mood. Inspired by the carnival’s adventurous rides and its cheerful music, Colour Me Joy - The Carnival Edit is a sight to behold in itself. 

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