State of the Diamond Industry: AI and the Future of Diamond Grading
Gemologists have long used machines in diamond grading but technology has made it possible for them to “learn” how to do it on their own.
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Lab-grown not cannibalizing natural, says De Beers Chief
Strong lab-grown sales in the bridal category should not overly worry the natural-diamond industry, De Beers cochair Bruce Cleaver argued at a conference in Israel this week.
WJI 2030 joins forces with Global Fashion Agenda
The Watch & Jewelry Initiative 2030 (WJI 2030) has formed an alliance with the Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) to tackle shared social and environmental challenges, the organizations said in a joint statement.
Podcast: the path toward sustainability
Rapaport’s Avi Krawitz chats with Iris Van der Veken of the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 about the organization’s immediate and long-term goals.
Why further Russian diamond sanctions could be coming
On Feb. 24, the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, G7 leaders vowed to take action to decrease sales of Russian diamonds.
Russian diamond exports increased after Ukraine invasion, stats show
Despite U.S. sanctions, Russian diamond sales rose after the Ukraine war began, according to Kimberley Process (KP) statistics for the first half of 2022.
Diamonds Do Good gives $300K in gants
The money went to individuals in diamond mining and manufacturing communities in Africa, India and Canada.
No, lab-grown diamonds are not “mining-free”
This year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will start revising its “Green Guides,” which lay out rules for environmental marketing claims.
Podcast: the Importance of tracking your Diamond
Traceability has become a central issue in the diamond and jewelry industry, with the Russia-Ukraine conflict accelerating demand for source-verification programs. Frederik Degryse, CEO of iTraceiT, a new platform that aims to validate a diamond’s origin and journey, discusses these trends with Rapaport Senior Analyst Avi Krawitz on the latest episode of the Rapaport Diamond […]
WJI 2030 launches SME SDG 2030 Solutions Lab with United Nations Global Compact
Press release – The Watch & Jewellery Initiative (WJI) 2030 announced a new collaboration with the United Nations Global Compact launching a Small Medium Enterprise (“SME”) SDG 2030 Solutions Lab.
U.S. seeks to tighten rules on Russian diamonds
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its second year, the United States is looking to tighten its regulations on Russian diamonds—and eliminate the rule that allows the importation of Russian-mined diamonds cut and polished elsewhere.
World Jewellery Confederation to launch CIBJO Academy, to educate industry and public about standards and terminology
Press release – World Jewellery Confederation President Gaetano Cavalieri has announced the establishment of the CIBJO Academy, which will be responsible for the preparation and delivery of educational programmes and materials, suitable for jewellery professionals and the consuming public, about standards, operating principles and terminology developed within CIBJO’s various commissions and expert committees.
