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LUANDA ACCORD signed with Mining entities Pledging 1% of Rough Diamond proceeds to fund Natural Diamond Promotion


Key Industry Stakeholders with African producing Nations’ representatives during the signing of LUANDA ACCORD for Natural Diamond Promotion

Natural Diamond Campaign has taken a positive turn with leading mining economies and governmental bodies pledging 1% of total proceeds towards promotion of natural diamonds. An Accord describing the future of funding was signed in Angola recently. A full attendance consisting of representatives from the governments of Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Sierra Leone, and DRC along with representatives from GJEPC, AWDC and DMCC signed a milestone agreement to fund a global campaign to promote natural Diamonds. Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Sierra Leone, SA, and DRC agreed to pledge 1% of total value of rough sold in a year to the Natural Diamond Council [NDC]

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GJEPC Signs Historic Luanda Accord that Commits 1% of Rough Sales Revenue to Global Natural Diamond Marketing
In a watershed step to boost consumer demand for natural diamonds, GJEPC joined top diamond-producing nations and industry bodies in signing the Luanda Accord on
Letter from WFDB President Yoram Dvash
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Botswana's Debswana to approach capital markets to fund Jwaneng underground project
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The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) unveiled a bold new campaign, We Protect A Legacy, to reinforce Antwerp’s standing as the global centre for natural diamond
ICA Congress embraces sustainability moves in Brazil and Africa, gives guidance on tariffs
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WFDB Praises Luanda Accord to Support Natural Diamonds
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WFDB Presidents’ Meeting in New York was Top Level Industry Summit
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President, Republic of Botswana H.E.Duma Gideon Boko At The JCK Las Vegas Trade Show 2025
I am pleased to join you at this prestigious event, the JCK Las Vegas Show, a global stage where heritage meets innovation, and where beauty becomes a statement of values.
HRD Design Awards - 19th edition: Winners announced in first award show outside of Europe: Istanbul (Türkiye).
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WFDB Supports United Industry Position on Tariffs
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) announced today that it stands united with the industry-wide position to request that the US Government grant
  
CIBJO President Gaetano Cavalieri receives ICA Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr Gaetano Cavalieri, President of CIBJO, World Jewellery Confederation, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Colored Gemstone Association
“The Vicenza Symposium” Technology, Innovation, And The Future Of The Industry At The Core Of The New Biennial Event Dedicated To The Hi-Tech And Luxury Jewellery Sector
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Okavango Diamond Company to Launch Rough Diamond Auction Centre in Surat, Empowering Local Manufacturers
In a landmark development for India’s diamond manufacturing industry, Botswana’s Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) has announced its plans to establish
WFDB Praises Young Diamantaires’ Launching as Non-Profit
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses applauds the Young Diamantaires upon becoming an independent non-profit organization. Established in 2016 as an
RapNet and Del Gatto Finance Fund to Provide Diamond Industry Financing
RapNet, the world’s largest online marketplace for diamonds, gems and jewelry, has partnered with Del Gatto Finance Fund, the largest non-bank lender to the global
  
HRD Antwerp to stop grading lab grown Diamonds
HRD Antwerp, part of Antwerp World Diamond Center [AWDC] said it will stop grading lab Grown Diamonds and will only issue certificates for jewellery containing lab grown diamonds. This move came in the wake of GIA doing away with the 4C’s for grading LGD’s and using “premium” or “Standard” as terminologies related to grading LGD’s. By stopping to grade LGD’s HRD wants a clear distinction between Natural and Lab grown diamonds. HRD Antwerp has thus sent a strong signal in the Industry that Industry
Lab Meeting (LMHC) Makes Further Progress in Harmonization of Treatment Disclosure and Gemstone Nomenclature
Holding its 31st meeting in Basel, Switzerland, in May 2025, the Laboratory Manual Harmonisation Committee (LMHC) has reported notable
Pritesh Patel Named GIA President and Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Governors of the Gemological Institute of America, Inc. (GIA) has named Pritesh Patel, currently GIA’s Chief Operating Officer, as the Institute’s
GIA Evaluates Historic Diamonds in Christie’s Magnificent Jewels Auction
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has evaluated more than 30 rare and historically significant jewels ahead of Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction, taking place on June
International Institute of Gemology Receives Global Recognition with the Industry Excellence Award at the Auguste Piccard Awards
The International Institute of Gemology (IIG) is proud to announce that it has been conferred with the prestigious Industry Excellence Award at the globally respected Auguste
  
Botswana
An Important Investment Destination for the Diamond Industry
In an exclusive with Mr.Julius Tsheko, Regional Director, India & Asia, Botswana Investment & Trade Centre, The New Jeweller International Media Group got an insight on the trade development initiatives of Botswana regarding the diamond sector and the dynamic economic development initiatives under the new regime. Excerpts:
Your presentation at the Bharat Diamond Bourse, Mumbai was indeed enlightening. What are you looking at   
On Why to Introduce Diamond Traceability
Whenever I meet with traders, manufacturers, and other diamond industry professionals, I continue to hear complaints about the strong emphasis placed on diamond traceability.
Time to Realign the Natural Diamond industry
In an exclusive with The New Jeweller UAE bureau Mr.Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman & CEO - DMCC gives an insight on the key factors responsible for making .  
OKAVANGO Diamond Company Committing to Transparency, Ethical Competition & Exclusivity in the Diamond Sector
In an exclusive interview to the New Jeweller IInternational Bureau, Mr. Mmetla Masire, Managing Director, Okavango Diamond Company [ODC] delves on the importance   
World Federation of Diamond Bourses [WFDB] Calling for a Unified Industry effort in times of uncertainty
In an exclusive with New Jeweller International bureau, Yoram Dvash, President World Federation of Diamond Bourses [WFDB] gives an insight on the current situation that   





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