WFDB 
Dear Friends, The WFDB’s 40th World Diamond Congress in Israel is just a month away, on March 28 – 30, 2023, and I am eagerly looking forward to greeting you all here. As you will recall, the 39th Congress was held virtually at the height of the pandemic, so this physical Congress is even more … Read more
Q. The potential production of Zimbabwe’s diamond mines is enormous. What are the government’s goals for the sector? Zimbabwe is targeting 7 million carats in 2023 and the sector is set to continue growing based on the exploration activities currently underway. The government has set a USD 1 Billion target for the diamond sector by … Read more
Q. What are your current titles/functions in the diamond industry, both private and organizational? I’m the Managing Director of Afghan Malaya Trading Company. We have 2 brands, Amtc and Freya under its wings. Besides that, I am the President of the Diamond Exchange of Singapore. Q. Tell us about your journey in the diamond industry, how you … Read more
Antwerp, January 30, 2023: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has announced that registration is now open for the 40th World Diamond Congress, which will take place in Ramat Gan, Israel from March 28 – 30, 2023. The World Diamond Congress, the WFDB’s most important event, convenes representatives of the 29 member bourses as well as leaders of … Read more
Dear Friends, The 2022 Holiday Season has ended, and we have embarked on 2023. In the coming months we look forward to a restocking of inventory in the U.S. and an improvement in the markets in China. We are hopeful that price stability will set in, which is so important for the diamond industry. It … Read more
Q. Tell us about your journey in the diamond industry, how you began and where you are now. I was born into a family that was among the founders of the Israeli diamond industry, and over the years, my family has been one of the pillars of the industry. My family began working with diamonds … Read more
Q. Tell us about your personal journey in the gem and jewelry industries; how you began and where you would like to be in 10 years. My journey has been a wonderful series of serendipitous connections. I have always been fascinated, since I was a young girl growing up in Zimbabwe, with rocks and shells. … Read more
Q. How has Chow Tai Fook, one of the largest and most important jewelry retailers in Asia, been impacted by the Covid pandemic? How has it been impacted by local and global economic trends? The ongoing impact of the pandemic, combined with geopolitical instability and rising inflation globally, created challenging conditions for businesses. Despite the … Read more
Q. Tell us about your journey in the diamond industry. How did you arrive at where you are now? My journey in the diamond industry has been largely tied to that of DMCC. Since DMCC’s inception in 2002, I have developed life-long relationships with some of the industry’s key players, including, of course, members of … Read more
Dear Friends, We are deep into the holiday season and 2022 is rapidly coming to a close. Although the numbers are not yet in and we don’t know how the diamond market fared, I would like to share with you some of my thoughts on this year and the new one we will soon be … Read more
