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  Headlined Botswana, Angola & Qatar desirous to join WFDB   The WFDB Presidents’ Meeting 2025 in New York, in cooperation with the Diamond Dealers Club of New York, concluded last night after 2.5 days of speeches, panels, site visits, a gala dinner and networking among the leadership of the international diamond community. “We are not just preserving the diamond industry; we are building its future.” With these powerful words, WFDB President Yoram Dvash opened this year’s plenary, addressing the global leaders of the natural diamond trade. He said that now is the time to lead with ethics, clarity, and unity to protect the value and legacy of the natural diamond and to ensure that the industry’s voice is heard globally.    Botswana President Duma Boko in a keynote address spoke powerfully about the central role of diamonds in Botswana’s economic development and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to ethical practices and transparency in the natural diamond indu...

  Aims to give a complete picture of the two different product categories   The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) launches a new report to address some of the common misconceptions surrounding laboratory-grown diamonds and shares latest data from globally respected analysts and researchers. By examining laboratory-grown diamonds from all angles, the NDC aims to give consumers, press and other stakeholders a complete and accurate picture about the two different product categories that will inform more nuanced conversations in the public domain and help consumers make confident choices.   From the Natural Diamond Council: where is laboratory-grown diamonds now? The NDC’s latest report offers a data-driven look at the laboratory-grown diamond sector, addressing terminology, disclosure, sustainability claims and pricing. The Council’s goal is not to disparage or promote, but to serve as a trusted resource for retailers, journalists and consumers alike.   Key fact...

  Electronic-quality diamond substrates devices by RTU MIREA!   Specialists from the Diamond Microwave Electronics Laboratory of RTU MIREA have created a number of new technologies that make it possible to turn diamond crystals into electronic devices – from optoelectronic ultraviolet detectors to high-speed cosmic radiation detectors. Such devices are not afraid of exposure to radiation, high temperatures and mechanical overloads.    They are already used in medical and space technology. Diamond materials and devices based on them are used in nuclear physics, medical and space equipment, and in the near future they will form the basis of quantum computers and microwave devices for radar and space communications. The work is being carried out within the framework of the Priority 2030 development program of RTU MIREA for 2021-2030.  The development of the domestic electronics industry is one of the key tasks set by the country’s leadership to achieve tec...

  A Distinct Father’s Day Tribute Through Men’s Jewellery    Lukson, India’s next-gen lab-grown diamond brand, proudly unveils The Story of HIM, its first-ever men’s jewellery collection. Crafted as a heartfelt ode to fatherhood and masculine grace, this new line is designed for the man who protects, provides, and stands strong in quiet resilience. Launching just in time for Father’s Day, the collection invites wearers to celebrate and honour the pillars of strength in their lives – fathers, mentors, partners, or themselves.    Marking a new milestone for the brand, The Story of HIM reflects Lukson’s signature ethos: ethical luxury, contemporary design, and emotional relevance. The collection features refined rings, bold pendants, and modern bracelets, each crafted with lab-grown diamonds and Vermeil gold, blending timeless elegance with sustainability. What makes this launch especially meaningful is the option for personalized engraving, allowing each p...

  This goldsmithing mastery enhances gemstones intensity   Radiant adornments with a perfect shape, their blazing colours tinged with gold and stories to tell, Piaget Sunlight embodies the eminently precious. An inventive demonstration of Piaget’s jewellery savoir-faire, bringing enchantment back to the everyday with the free spirit of the Maison of Extraleganza. A permanent symbol of daring par excellence.    Since it was founded in the Swiss Jura valleys in 1874, Maison Piaget has always cultivated the art of contrast. Starting out as watchmakers, experts in the art of ultra-thin horology, Piaget artisans gave shape to the eminently precious. Over time, they even succeeded in removing the dial from their jewellery watches to craft these pieces, both precious and modern, according to a new jewellery aesthetic. Following on from this perfect harmony, the Maison’s jewellery collections are now enhancing their distinctive features and paying homage to the unex...

  IGI announces him as, Chairman and Independent Director   The International Gemological Institute (IGI), a global authority in diamond and gemstone certification, announced the appointment of Anoop Vrajlal Mehta as Chairman and Independent Director of the IGI Board, effective June 6, 2025, subject to the approval of Shareholders.   A visionary leader and stalwart of the global diamond industry, Mehta brings over five decades of experience in shaping the Indian and international gem and jewellery landscape. He is currently the Chairman and Managing Director of Mohit Diamonds Pvt Ltd. and President of the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB). He also serves on key industry bodies, including the World Federation of Diamond Bourses and the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council. His appointment marks a significant milestone in IGI’s journey, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to excellence, transparency, and responsible growth within the gems and jewellery industry....

  Marks a new milestone in jewellery industry   The 7th Edition of the Preferred Manufacturers of India (PMI) buyer-seller networking meet officially opened in the Goa, marking the second show of this prestigious series. The event was inaugurated by Chief Guest Rohan Khaunte Ji, Honourable Minister of Tourism, IT, Electronics and Communications, Printing and Stationery, Government of Goa.   Alongside, Guest of Honour Bipin Kumar Upadhyay Ji, Commissioner – CGST. The ethnic lamp lighting ceremony was led by the leadership of the All-India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), including Rajesh Rokde (Chairman), Avinash Gupta (Vice Chairman), Chetan Thadeshwar (PMI Convener), Saiyam Mehra (Joint Convener), Madan Kothari (Joint Convener), and Salim Daginawala (Co-Convener). The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 45 distinguished manufacturers and more than 210 premium retailers from across India, underscoring the spirit of collaboration and progress in t...