Editor’s Note
This article examines ALROSA’s continued role as a primary supplier of rough diamonds and its influence across the global industry’s value chain in 2025.
In 2025, ALROSA remains the world’s leading supplier and backbone of the $100+ billion diamond industry, playing a pivotal role in supplying rough diamond resources. With operations centered primarily in the Russian Federation, notably the Yakutia region and the Arkhangelsk area—ALROSA’s influence extends across the entire value chain. Their exploration, mining, sorting, and sales set the standard for the global markets, making understanding ALROSA’s methodologies essential for all stakeholders and decision-makers invested in gemstones, natural resources, and luxury goods.
The importance of the ALROSA diamond inspector and their advanced inspection processes impacts everything from rough diamond grading to the downstream jewelry market. As demand for highly sought diamonds—distinguished by size, quality, and variety—grows in 2025, ALROSA’s unique blend of efficient extraction technologies, sustainable mining practices, and certification systems continues to power the international trade in rough gemstone supply.
| Aspect | 2024 (Estimated) | 2025 (Projected) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Diamond Market Value (USD) | $88.7 billion | $93.5 billion | +5.4% |
| Rough Diamond Sales Value (USD) | $18.2 billion | $19.3 billion | +6.0% |
| ALROSA Rough Diamond Market Share (%) | 27% | 26% | -3.7% (market diversifies slightly) |
| Major Inspection Innovations | AI-driven imaging adoption | Integrated AI & Spectroscopy, Remote Audits | +35% more accurate/efficient |
| Transparency & Traceability Adoption | 60% of lots traceable | 80% traceable (& rising) | +33% |
| Natural vs. Synthetic Diamond Consumer Demand Ratio | 72:28 | 70:30 | -2.8% natural share |
| ALROSA Auctioned Lots Annually | 40 | 44 | +10% |
| International Buyer Participation in ALROSA Sales (%) | 65% | 74% | +13.8% |
In the world of rough diamond supply, the ALROSA diamond inspector is a critical pillar ensuring quality control and maintaining trust with buyers and the broader global market. These skilled professionals are responsible for the inspection stage where the features of a rough diamond—size, shape, clarity, color, and potential cutting value—are assessed and categorized before commercial sales or auctions.
Inspection Process: Every ALROSA diamond inspector utilizes advanced equipment and established protocols to examine each stone for authenticity and market value.
Technologies Employed: Inspection in 2025 leverages high-resolution imaging, AI-driven analysis, auto-grading, and spectral analysis (spectroscopy) to improve precision and reduce human error.
Certification: Inspectors also verify that diamonds meet international and ethical sourcing requirements, contributing to the transparency and sustainability of ALROSA’s supply chain.
Stakeholder Assurance: Accurate grading supports everyone from manufacturers to polishers to jewelry businesses, and even financial institutions handling collateralized diamond goods.
The comprehensive work performed by an ALROSA diamond inspector ensures only the highest quality natural stones enter the international rough diamond trade, thus reinforcing ALROSA’s standing as a trusted name in ethical gemstones.
The journey of an ALROSA rough diamond from the earth to the high-end luxury market is marked by stringent stages of sorting, grading, and documentation. The critical rough inspection process not only determines if a diamond meets ALROSA’s strict internal standards but also if it will appeal to downstream manufacturers and ultimately, consumers seeking value and beauty in gemstone jewelry.
Key Steps in the ALROSA Rough Diamond Inspection Process
Initial Sorting: Freshly extracted rough diamonds are sorted based on characteristics such as size, shape, weight, and mineral inclusions. This is the first layer of quality control.
High-Tech Assessment: Using AI, imaging, and spectroscopy, ALROSA inspectors meticulously assess clarity, color, and cutting potential.
Grading and Categorization: Diamonds are accurately graded and categorized for specific sales channels, from auctions to private tenders.
Traceability and Certification: Each rough diamond is issued a certificate, indicating its origin and compliance with international guidelines for ethical sourcing and conflict-free standards.
Batch Formation: Graded stones are grouped into lots. These are prepared for sales/auctions based on market requirements and predicted demand trends, improving efficiency in trade.
The significance of these thorough processes cannot be overstated: they enable ALROSA to maintain its high global reputation for consistent, ethical, and high-quality diamond supply.