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

Hari Krishna Exports celebrates 22nd anniversary with CSR initiative

18 july 2014

Leading diamond manufacturing company Hari Krishna Exports, chose to mark achieving 22 years in the industry by adopting a CSR initiative as a part of its offerings. The company celebrated its 22nd anniversary on July 2, 2014. Celebrations underlined the intent of social consciousness and a new outlook, Diamond World reported.
The company continued its Blood Donation Drive, on July 2nd, repeating as was conducted in February 2014. The one day campaign revolved around the belief ‘It’s in your blood to Save Lives’ which generated a collection of 315 bags of blood donated from employees, customers and bankers who were instrumental in the success of the drive.
Employees engaged in a collective activity of wearing a yellow T-shirt with promoting the concept of ‘Change for the better’.
Mr. Ghanshyam Dholakia said ‘Change for the better' simply put can be adopted in one’s personal as well as professional life. It is almost like a resolution one keeps starting with implementing short term changes and moving on to long term changes for betterment of oneself and the company.”
The new CSR initiative will provide lunch to 100 underprivileged persons, old, widows, etc., on the days that are the birthdays of the company’s customers. The initiative underlines the grace of receiving blessings through charity.