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The proceeds of the 2019 will benefit the DEF’s mission The Diamonds Do Good Awards will take place on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 6:30pm in the Palazzo Ballroom at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas is being announced by t he Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF). Bringing together a unique mix of the international diamond jewelry industry, government officials, dignitaries, tastemakers, and celebrities from fashion and entertainment, the 2019 Diamonds Do Good Awards will honor industry leaders and companies that have made an outstanding contribution to improve the quality of life of people in diamond communities throughout the world. This event will celebrate and highlight inspirational stories and the people who have made a positive difference in their communities, both locally and globally. Award categories will represent a broad cross section of the industry, as well as companies, trendsetters and influencers. The proceeds of the 2019 Diamonds Do Good Awards will ben...

Alrosa, LJRG to be recognized for Community-Building Efforts Awards gala on May 30, Las Vegas The Diamond Empowerment Fund (D.E.F.) has announced the recipients of its 2019 ‘Diamonds Do Good’ Awards, to be presented at the D.E.F. annual gala on May 30 at the Venetian Hotel, Palazzo Ballroom Las Vegas, NV. Alrosa will receive the Diamonds Do Good Community Stewardship Award and the Luxury Jewelers Resource Group (LJRG) will receive the Diamonds Do Good Community Building Award. Alrosa, The world’s leading diamond mining company in terms of total carats produced, Alrosa has been a steward of the community since the discovery of a Kimberlite diamond pipe in 1955 brought thousands to the otherwise barren region. Given the name of ‘Mir’ the Russian word for ‘peace’ it is now home to 35,000 people. Alrosa makes community responsibility one of their company’s pillars and go beyond providing necessary infrastructure for workers and their families. Each year they dedica...

Holds High Level Reception with President of Botswana The Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) donated $130,000 to the Botswana Top Achiever Program, during a dinner reception with His Excellency President Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi of Botswana. The presentation was made on the eve of the opening of the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly.   The Top Achiever program recognizes students across Botswana and provides them with the ability to study in premier universities around the world. Students then come back to Botswana and contribute towards its economic diversification.  DEF has contributed to the Botswana Top Achievers program since 2011.   In his remarks thanking the DEF President Masisi recognized that through DEF’s Diamonds Do Good initiative, the Botswana diamond story is reflected in a hugely positive way, emphasizing how ethically sourced diamonds have made and continue to make enormous contributions to Botswana’s economy, an example of good governance...