Charlotte Rose on making history, modernising the London Diamond Bourse, and why finance is the industry’s silent crisis

When Charlotte Rose was elected president of the London Diamond Bourse in June 2026, she didn't just break an 86-year tradition—she became the first woman to lead any diamond bourse globally. In an exclusive interview with Rough & Polished’s Mathew...

20 july 2026

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

BlackRock increases stake in newly listed Valterra Platinum to 6.35%

06 june 2025

Global investment giant BlackRock has expanded its position in Valterra Platinum, raising its ownership to 6.35% of the company's total issued shares.

The move comes just weeks after Valterra's dual listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) on May 28 and subsequent admission to trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) on June 2.

Valterra, formerly Anglo American Platinum, was spun off as Anglo American refocuses its portfolio on copper, premium iron ore, and crop nutrients.

While Anglo American retains a 19.9% stake in Valterra, the mining group has stated its intention to divest this holding over time.

Mathew Nyaungwa, Editor-In-Chief, Rough & Polished