DPA to scrutinize synthetic detection sachines
The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) plans to audit synthetics detectors to help the industry navigate its way around the broad choice of machines available on the market.
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Bin Sulayem delivers address to UN general assembly
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, the KP chair in 2016, delivered a speech on the draft resolution “The role of diamonds in fueling conflict” at the UN general assembly 69th plenary meeting, 71st session, on February 2.
What’s the future for the conflict minerals rule?
The controversial Dodd-Frank Section 1502 will likely be weakened by the new administration.
Diamond de-industrialization
Analysts are unanimous in asserting that public welfare in recent years has been growing across the world, saying that if this is so, demand for jewelry is growing as well. Meanwhile, diamond consumption and diamond prices are inexorably going south in the last few years.
RJC unveils new Self-Assessment Guide
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) introduced an updated self-assessment workbook in a revised format that provides extra guidance to help members understand its code of practices.
Diamond Empowerment Fund holds exclusive premiere of A United Kingdom
Press Release – A major motion picture chronicling Botswana’s rise to democracy, and starring David Oyelewo and Rosamund Pike.
India focuses on fighting fraud
India has beefed up its diamond disciplinary capabilities to put a stop to bankrupt traders setting up new companies to escape debts and curb other fraudulent activities.
Synthetic diamonds ‘may replace GPS, make driverless cars a reality’
Lab-grown red diamonds with an atomic defect could one day replace GPS systems thanks to their remarkable sensitivity to magnetic waves, according to scientists at Element Six which is majority owned by De Beers.
DDI’s Dorothée Gizenga appointed to the Order of Ontario
Press Release — Dorothée Gizenga, Executive Director of the Diamond Development Initiative, is among 26 new appointees to the Order of Ontario, the province’s highest honour.
Israel diamond trade signs deal with tax authority
Israel’s diamond industry reached an agreement with authorities on a new law that exempts traders from paying taxes if they incur a loss.
Diamond industry now banking on Legitimacy
The diamond industry has added several layers of legitimacy this year as more companies are complying with standards set out by banks, regulators and suppliers, even if they’re still burdened with a “high-risk” profile.
GIA rolls out synthetic melee testing service
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has started accepting stones for its automated melee testing service, which identifies potential synthetics in batches of small diamonds.
