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

585*GOLDEN a winner of Workspace Digital Awards 2025

13 may 2025

The 585*GOLDEN jewellery brand won the international Workspace Digital Awards 2025 in two key categories at once with an advertising campaign of a new format.

The brand took 1st place in the Commercial category (Video category) and 3rd place in the Comprehensive PR2 category (SMM and PR category).

The jury noted the features of creating the video using modern CG technology and neural networks, which allowed viewers to immerse themselves even more in fabulous worlds.

585*GOLDEN notes that according to research results, brand advertising awareness increased by 47%, and brand awareness increased by 31% among the key audience.

The winners of the Workspace Digital Awards were selected in two stages, with each project evaluated by leading experts in various digital fields.

Alex Shishlo, Editor in Chief of the European Bureau, Rough&Polished