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

Norilsk Nickel projects become finalists of the national Silver Archer award

05 april 2024

Two projects of Norilsk Nickel have reached the finals of the XXVII Silver Archer national award in the field of communications: a community for young employees "In a good company" and an engineering potential development program.

The Silver Archer national award was founded in 1997. It recognizes the best practices of Russian companies in the development of public relations. 301 projects from 8 federal districts of Russia participate in the 27th season of the award. The participants' projects were reviewed by 108 reputable experts, and the prize was awarded in 16 categories.

The days of open presentations were held on April 2 and 3. The creators and inspirers of the projects defended their work in front of experts and discussed topical issues with representatives of the professional community.

Alex Shishlo for Rough&Polished