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Botswana will establish a certification point for rough diamonds entering Group of Seven (G7) countries next year, authorities announced Wednesday, with discussions underway for additional nodes in Namibia and Angola. The development follows widespread opposition to a plan for Antwerp to be a “single node” through which all rough destined for G7 markets would pass […]
Speaking at the conclusion of the 2024 Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary, World Diamond Council (WDC) President Feriel Zerouki commended significant advancements in the KP’s modernization efforts. Driven by the WDC’s commitment to improving transparency and traceability in the diamond trade, at this year’s Plenary session the UAE showcased its pilot for QR-coded secure digital certificates. […]
It is partnering with retailer Tanishq on educating salespeople, shaping the in-store experience, and a “360-degree” marketing campaign. Mumbai, India—With diamond jewelry demand facing headwinds in both the United States and China, De Beers Group is turning to another market to bolster demand, and it is partnering with the country’s largest jeweler to do it. […]
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has filled a complaint with India’s advertising watchdog about a Kalamandir Jewellers ad for lab-grown diamonds. The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI), which received the complaint from the NDC, lists the case as informally resolved on its website, and said the contested ad was “withdrawn.” However, Kalamandir disputes that characterization, noting […]
Rapaport Magazine breaks down the leading options on the market, from physical tracers to user-driven blockchains. Technology firms have been tackling the challenge of diamond traceability for many years. Now that interest in tracking systems is growing, tech providers are pushing their solutions, which tend to fall into three categories: systems that match the diamond […]
Rio Tinto has installed a 3.5 megawatt capacity solar power plant at the Diavik diamond mine to minimize its footprint in the lead-up to the deposit’s closure. The Canada-based facility, which boasts 6,620 solar panels, will reduce diesel consumption at the mine by 1 million liters per year and cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to […]
Rubel & Ménasché is notable for its commitment to solutions that respect the environment and human values. The Maison firmly believes in transparency and strives to promote and share best practices in the profession, so that we can move towards a sustainable future together. To achieve this vision, it has invested significant human and financial […]
Panelists at RapNet event highlight provenance challenges. One of the ongoing questions in the diamond industry is whether shoppers care about the source of the stones they buy. For Olivia Landau, CEO of online natural-diamond retailer The Clear Cut, the problem is more fundamental. “Everyone just assumes that natural diamonds come from one place, and […]
While the hands-on approach is still crucial, artificial intelligence is already a boon to mapping and polishing stones – and there’s more on the horizon. The diamond-manufacturing industry has made significant strides in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into scanning, planning, polishing, quality control, and other elements of the process. Through advanced algorithms and machine learning, […]
Only natural diamonds are real, rare, and responsible. Formed deep within the earth billions of years ago and brought to the surface through prehistoric volcanoes, these finite and unbreakable natural wonders are the oldest and hardest objects you will ever touch. Through their formation and nature’s creative ingenuity, every natural diamond is unique. Their timeless […]
Impactful leadership: The executive director and secretary-general of the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 discusses mentoring, gender equality, and tackling global problems.
The facility is located in Sarine’s office building in Surat. The Gem Certification & Assurance Laboratory, which was acquired by Sarine last year, has opened a laboratory in the diamond manufacturing hub of Surat, India. Don and Pamela Palmieri founded New York-based GCAL in 2001.
