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

IDE signs Memorandum of Understanding with Authentia

19 february 2025

The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Authentia, which offers the diamond industry's first legally recognised protocol on public blockchains, providing the most comprehensive solution for diamond origin and authenticity.

This collaboration is a significant step in promoting innovation, trust and transparency in the diamond industry, IDE noted in a press release.

“Authentia's advanced blockchain technology will allow us to strengthen trade security, improve verification processes, increase efficiency in the industry, and most importantly, bring quality rough to the Israel Diamond Exchange,” said IDE president Nissim Zuaretz.

“This is another step in the ongoing effort of the Diamond Exchange to lead the industry forward and create smarter and safer solutions for its members.”

Earlier, as reported by Rough&Polished, the African Diamond Manufacturers Association (ADMA) has also signed a MOU with Authentia to advance traceability efforts in the global diamond industry.

Theodor Lisovoy, Managing Editor, Rough&Polished