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NATURAL DIAMONDS UNDERPIN DEVELOPMENT IN PRODUCING COUNTRIES: FERIEL ZEROUKI, WDC
The global diamond trade stands at a defining crossroads, shaped by regulatory reform, geopolitical strain and shifting consumer expectations.
4 min |
January - February 2026
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Petra Diamonds Recovers 41.82-Carat Blue Diamond from Cullinan Mine
Petra Diamonds has announced the recovery of a 41.82ct natural blue diamond from its Cullinan Mine in South Africa, marking one of the most significant blue diamond finds in recent years.
1 min |
January - February 2026
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Lucara Revenue Declines Amid Shortage of Large Rough Diamonds
Lucara Diamond Corp. reported a decline in revenue for the year following a reduced recovery and sale of large, high-value rough diamonds from its flagship Karowe Mine in Botswana.
1 min |
January - February 2026
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Desert Diamonds Highlight Natural Diamond Direction at BAFTA Awards 2026
Naturally coloured diamonds, known as desert diamonds, emerged as a prominent jewellery direction at the 2026 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), held in London on February 23, reflecting evolving preferences in natural diamond aesthetics.
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January - February 2026
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CaratLane Presents Natural Diamond Jewellery at New York Fashion Week
CaratLane – A TATA Product presented its natural diamond jewellery collections at New York Fashion Week (NYFW), marking its first international runway showcase.
1 min |
January - February 2026
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THE GLOBAL HUNT FOR COLOUR
AS LUXURY JEWELLERS CHASE EVER-MORE EXACTING HUES, GEMSTONE SOURCING HAS BECOME A STRATEGIC EXERCISE SHAPED BY GEOLOGY, GEOPOLITICS, AND GLOBAL COMPETITION, REDEFINING TIMELINES, PRICING, AND CREATIVE FREEDOM ACROSS THE TRADE
5 min |
January - February 2026
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The midstream needs disciplined inventory, not price speculation:
Companies must recognize that the diamond midstream sector now operates much like other industries, and requires disciplined inventory management.
3 min |
January - February 2026
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Boucheron Unveils 2026 Histoire de Style High Jewellery Collection
French high jewellery maison Boucheron has introduced its 2026 Histoire de Style collection, titled “Nom: Boucheron, Prénom: Frédéric”, marking the latest chapter in the brand's heritage-led high jewellery programme.
1 min |
January - February 2026
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RETHINKING THE DIAMOND VALUE CHAIN
Why Upstream Voices Matter More Than Ever
5 min |
January - February 2026
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THE NEW DIAMOND ORDER
How Laboratory-Grown Diamonds Are Restructuring the Diamond Industry
5 min |
January - February 2026
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RECOVERY, RESILIENCE, AND REALIGNMENT
Industry leaders chart the future of natural diamonds
7 min |
January - February 2026
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INAUGURAL IJ POWERLIST – A VENTURE BY IJ DEBUTS IN MUMBAI
The inaugural IJ Powerlist - A venture by IJ honoured 30 influential leaders redefining India's organized jewellery sector; the event was a celebrating of vision, scale, governance, and the strategic minds shaping the next phase of growth of the industry.
2 min |
January - February 2026
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Paul De Wachter appointed CEO of HRD Antwerp
The Board of Directors of HRD Antwerp, a subsidiary of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), has appointed Paul De Wachter as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 5 2026.
1 min |
January - February 2026
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Luanda Accord Expands; GJEPC and DMCC Advance Towards NDC Membership
Namibia has signed the Luanda Accord, expanding the group of producing nations backing coordinated global marketing for natural diamonds.
2 min |
January - February 2026
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HONGKONG INTERNATIONAL JEWELLERY SHOW 2026
Selective Buying, Fewer Global Buyers, Rising Gemstone Demand
3 min |
January - February 2026
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BANGKOK GEMS & JEWELRY FAIR: A KEY MARKETPLACE FOR GLOBAL GEMSTONE SOURCING
The 73rd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair, held at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, convened global gemstone and jewellery suppliers, reinforcing Thailand's position as a strategic sourcing hub, discovers
4 min |
January - February 2026
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PRET BY COUTURE INDIA 2026 REDEFINES READY-TO-WEAR LUXURY
Pret by Couture India 2026 brought together the country's leading jewellers, designers, and retailers for a high-energy showcase of pret innovation, strategic dialogue, and industry-defining recognition under one roof.
3 min |
January - February 2026
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HEERO Biography of Diamantaire Arunkumar Mehta Launched in Mumbai
The launch of Heero, a book chronicling the life of legendary diamantaire Arunkumar Ramniklal Mehta, brought together leaders from India's business and gems and jewellery community to reflect on the values that shaped one of the industry's most respected enterprises.
3 min |
January - February 2026
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ENDIAMA E.P. and SODIAM E.P. join Natural Diamond Council
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has confirmed that Angola's ENDIAMA E.P. and SODIAM E.P. have formally joined the organization, following completion of all legal and regulatory accession requirements.
1 min |
January - February 2026
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INHORGENTA 2026: EUROPE'S JEWELLERY POWERHOUSE SHARPENS ITS EDGE
From high jewellery and coloured gemstones to watches, laboratory-grown diamonds, and next-generation retail technology, INHORGENTA 2026 reaffirmed its position as a strategic marketplace for the global jewellery industry.
3 min |
January - February 2026
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David Morris's Legacy of Colour: A High Jewellery Ode to Rare Gemstones and Creative Freedom
CELEBRATING DECADES OF EXCEPTIONAL GEMSTONE SOURCING, DAVID MORRIS'S LEGACY OF COLOUR COLLECTION SHOWCASES RARE COLOURED DIAMONDS AND REMARKABLE GEMS THROUGH BOLD DESIGN, ARTISTIC FREEDOM AND REFINED HAUTE JOAILLERIE CRAFTSMANSHIP.
5 min |
January - February 2026
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IIJS BHARAT - TRITIYA 2026 SET TO OPEN IN BENGALURU AHEAD OF AKSHAYA TRITIYA BUYING SEASON
GJEPC will host the fourth edition of IIJS Bharat - Tritiya, and IGJME Bharat - Tritiya, from March 21 2026 to March 23 2026 in Bengaluru, bringing 1,100+ exhibitors and retailers together for ahead of Akshaya Tritiya.
4 min |
January - February 2026
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Anglo American CEO Signals Likely Consortium Sale of De Beers
Anglo American is likely to divest De Beers through a consortium structure, rather than a single corporate buyer, according to CEO Duncan Wanblad.
1 min |
January - February 2026
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Gemfields Reports $ 53mn Revenue from February 2026 Ruby Auction
Gemfields Group Limited reported total revenues of $ 53 million from its mixed-quality rough ruby auction held between February 9 2026 and February 20 2026 in Bangkok, and via an online auction platform.
2 min |
January - February 2026
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MANUFACTURING IN TRANSITION: CAN INDIA RETAIN ITS CUTTING EDGE?
India's traditional advantages — its skill, its ecosystem, and its deep-rooted craftsmanship— remain unmatched. To retain our cutting edge, the emphasis must shift towards value creation, deeper partnerships, and accountable supply chains. The future will belong to the most precise, the most disciplined, and the most forward-thinking
3 min |
January - February 2026
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Belgian Princess Delphine Collaborates with BAUNAT on Diamond Jewellery Collection
Belgian fine jewellery brand BAUNAT has launched a new jewellery collection designed in collaboration with Princess Delphine de Saxe-Cobourg, the artist daughter of the late King Albert II of Belgium. The collection was unveiled in November 2025.
1 min |
January - February 2026
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Botswana Unearths Ultra-Rare 37.41-Carat Half-Pink, Half-Colourless Diamond
Miners in Botswana's Karowe diamond mine have uncovered an extraordinary natural diamond weighing 37.41 carats, distinguished by a striking bi-colour appearance — one half dusty pink, and the other transparent colourless.
1 min |
January - February 2026
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Botswana Accelerates Mining Exploration as Diamond Market Weakens
Botswana, Africa's leading diamond producer by value, is intensifying mining exploration to reduce reliance on diamond revenues amid a protracted global downturn in the natural diamond market.
1 min |
January - February 2026
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Akoirah by Augmont Introduces 'Made of Us' Valentine's Edit
Akoirah by Augmont has announced the launch of its Valentine’s collection, ‘Made of Us’.
1 min |
January - February 2026
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EU-INDIA FTA, AND THE US-INDIA TARIFF PACT
Evaluating the strategic consequences of India's new trade alignments
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