Nosiphiwo Mzamo: South Africa’s State Diamond Trader to buy diamonds from other African countries

South Africa’s State Diamond Trader (SDT) is set to buy diamonds from other African countries starting with Botswana. SDT’s chief executive Nosiphiwo Mzamo told Rough & Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa at the country’s inaugural diamond show, which...

10 february 2025

Edahn Golan: Halo effect from lab-grown diamonds driving high demand for large, 2-carat natural stones in the U.S.

Edahn Golan, owner of the eponymous Edahn Golan Diamond Research and Data, told Rough & Polished's Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview that their research found a halo effect from lab-grown diamonds. He said the trend among lab-grown diamond...

27 january 2025

Paul Zimnisky: We will see a modest recovery in natural diamond demand and prices in 2025

According to Paul Zimnisky, an independent diamond and jewellery analyst and consultant based in the New York metro area, the natural diamond industry will see a modest recovery in demand and prices this year. Zimnisky said a moderate recovery would...

13 january 2025

African Diamond Council makes traceability its top priority, wants KP to embrace Authentia.io

The African Diamond Council (ADC) has made traceability its foremost priority and has been contributing to a traceability solution called Authentia.io for the last three and a half years, which is now ready to globally satisfy the traceability...

16 december 2024

Gaetano Cavalieri: CIBJO leading the jewelry industry on critical issues

One of the gem and jewellery industry’s most well-known and respected personalities, Dr. Gaetano Cavalieri, has been the president of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO), for the past 23 years. CIBJO is the oldest international organisation...

09 december 2024

Stargems sets a new benchmark for diamond transparency and accountability

22 january 2024

Stargems Group has become the first tender house to incorporate Sarine Technologies' AutoScan Plus, a system that efficiently registers large amounts of diamonds into the Diamond Journey traceability programme.

The tender house said that the diamonds may be traced, with extra measurements taken during the polishing process, from rough to polished.

Stargems chairperson Shailesh Javeri stated that his company is committed to protecting the “future and intrinsic value of natural diamonds.”

He also said that the organisation is committed to providing a solution that complements G7 regulations and environmental, social and governance (ESG) advancements.

Sarine AutoScan Plus, a very efficient rough diamond parcel registration system, is being lauded as an industry paradigm change.

Its improved price, small design, high productivity, and user-friendly operational interface make it a game-changing option.

Sarine Technologies chief David Block said Stargems' integration of the system represents a watershed moment in the diamond industry, demonstrating their dedication to improved traceability.

Following a successful pilot programme in December, cutting-edge technology was used for Stargems' rough diamond items weighing 1.00 carat and above during the just concluded January tender.

“Stargems continues to position itself as an innovative leader in navigating the evolving dynamics of the diamond market,” it said.

Mathew Nyaungwa, Editor in Chief of the African Bureau, Rough&Polished