Diamond Industry Blog – Monopoly, Blood Diamond, Lab & Child Labour Insights

De Beers Child Labour Allegations vs. Official Policy: What Research Shows (2026 Analysis)

De Beers maintains a zero-tolerance policy on child labour, supported by strict supplier standards and audits. However, research shows that risks still exist in indirect supply chains, especially in artisanal mining sectors, making enforcement complex rat...

Ginza Diamond Shiraishi Hong Kong Showcases Craftsmanship and Design in Diamond Ring Collections

Ginza Diamond Shiraishi Hong Kong has unveiled new insights into its diamond ring collections, highlighting the craftsmanship, materials, and design precision behind each piece.The announcement provides a detailed look at how traditional artistry and mode...

PASCAL Redefines Diamond Watches with Precision Light Collection: A New Era in Lab-Grown Luxury

The fine jewelry and watchmaking brand PASCAL has introduced a major expansion to its Diamond Watch Collection with the launch of Precision Light—a design framework that transforms how diamonds are used in modern watchmaking.Rather than treating diamonds ...

Rio Tinto Ends Production at Diavik Diamond Mine: What It Means for Canada’s North

Yellowknife, Canada — Rio Tinto has officially completed its final ore haul from the Diavik Diamond Mine on March 24, marking a historic milestone in Canada’s diamond mining industry.After more than two decades of continuous operation, the closure of Diav...

From Monopoly to Market Leader: How De Beers Built and Transformed the Global Diamond Industry

IntroductionFew companies have influenced a global industry as deeply as De Beers. Founded in 1888 by Cecil Rhodes in South Africa, the company didn’t just participate in the diamond trade—it structured, controlled, and defined it for over a century.At it...

Surat Emerges as a Global Diamond and Textile Powerhouse

Surat, the second-largest city in Gujarat, is rapidly strengthening its position as a global leader in both the diamond and textile industries. Known widely as the “Diamond City” and “Silk City,” Surat has built a powerful industrial ecosystem that suppor...

WFDB Allocates Major Budget to Boost Global Natural-Diamond Marketing

The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) is ramping up efforts to promote natural diamonds worldwide, announcing a substantial budget allocation for marketing initiatives targeting younger generations, including Millennials and Gen Z.At its recent e...

GemFair & De Beers Group Launch Ethical Diamond Capsule Collection with De Beers London

Overview: Ethical Diamonds Enter the Luxury MarketDe Beers Group has announced a significant collaboration between its sourcing initiative GemFair and its luxury jewellery house De Beers London. This partnership introduces a capsule jewellery collection f...

Rare 36.92-Carat Blue Diamond Discovered at Karowe Mine

Overview: High-Value Discovery Reinforces Technological ProgressA rare 36.92-carat blue diamond has been discovered at the Karowe Mine, highlighting the increasing role of advanced recovery technologies in modern diamond mining. The discovery demonstrates...

Lab-Grown vs Natural Diamonds: How the Market Is Evolving

Overview: A Dual-Track Evolution in the Diamond MarketThe global diamond industry is undergoing a structural shift as lab-grown diamonds gain acceptance alongside natural diamonds. Rather than replacing traditional stones, lab-grown diamonds are expanding...

26.36-Carat White Diamond Sells for £1.009 Million at Elmwood’s Auctioneers

Overview: Rare White Diamond Exceeds Expectations at London AuctionA 26.36-carat round brilliant white diamond achieved a final sale price of £1.009 million at Elmwood’s Auctioneers in Notting Hill, London on March 17, 2026. The result exceeded its pre-sa...

Blood Diamond: How De Beers Addressed Conflict Diamond Concerns

Introduction to Blood Diamond IssuesThe term Blood Diamonds refers to diamonds mined in war zones and sold to finance armed conflicts, particularly during the 1990s. These practices raised serious ethical, legal, and humanitarian concerns across the globa...