The Framework for an Ethical and Sustainable Diamond Industry

Editor’s NoteThis article outlines the interconnected ecosystem of the natural diamond industry, highlighting the shared responsibility across the…

International and Country-Specific Bodies in the Natural Diamond Industry

Editor’s NoteThis article is part of a series profiling key international organizations. CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, is the sector’s…

【Cameroon, Ce】Nearly 5,000 Carats of Diamonds Produced Annually Along Cameroon-CAR Border

Editor’s NoteThis report highlights the persistent challenge of informal diamond trafficking along the Cameroon-CAR border, underscoring how porous…

【Cameroon, Ce】Approximately 5,000 Carats of Diamonds Produced Annually Along Cameroon-CAR Border

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the persistent challenge of formalizing artisanal diamond mining in eastern Cameroon. While annual production is…

【Antwerp, Bel】Macao Delegation Visits Antwerp Diamond Institutions in Belgium

Editor’s NoteThis report details a recent visit by Macao’s Secretary for Economy and Finance to Belgium, focusing on engagement with key figures in…

【Belgium】Trade in ‘Blood Diamonds’: Belgium’s Responsibility Under Scrutiny Again

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a critical report from Justice and Peace, a Belgian NGO, which reiterates Belgium’s significant role in the…

【USA】Tiffany & Co Promotes an Era of Transparency in Luxury Jewelry

Editor’s NoteTiffany & Co. has announced a new transparency initiative, pledging to disclose the origin of newly mined, individually registered…

【United Natio】Diamonds: UN General Assembly Reaffirms Support for Kimberley Process

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the UN General Assembly’s unanimous reaffirmation of support for the Kimberley Process, a crucial international…

【South Africa】How the Global Diamond Trade Works

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the dark legacy of conflict diamonds in West Africa and the international response, notably the Kimberley Process…

【Antwerp, Bel】Desirable but Dangerous: Diamonds as an Investment

Editor’s NoteThis article explores the high-stakes world of diamond investment, a path some take as an alternative to traditional assets. It offers a…