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

The Best Jewellery of Siberia Contest will be Held in Krasnoyarsk

07 april 2014

Within the scope of exhibition Jewellery Salon of Siberia slated on 24-27 April 2014 in Krasnoyarsk, at the exhibition center "Siberia" a contest of jewellery design will be organized featuring sketches of jewellery masters, Russian Jewellery Network reported.
The contest has been held since 2010 among jewellery masters of Siberia and it was established in order to encourage and recognize contribution of individuals and businesses to development of jewellery industry in Siberia.
“Our contest is aimed at enhancing craftsmanship of jewellers and designers in the creation of highly valued jewellery art as well as promotion of sharing experience among jewellers. Works of jewellers will help to maintain and develop jewellery traditions of Siberia and identify talented authors. And most importantly, the contest strengthens position and status of Siberian jewellery manufacturers,” - said organizer of the contest Catherine Zheleyko.
Following the three editions the competition has gained popularity among jewellers of East Siberian region, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Tomsk and Novosibirsk.