From Gaborone to the World: Building a United Future for Natural Diamonds

President’s Letters

Dear Friends and Colleagues, The recent WFDB International Summit in Gaborone, Botswana, marked an important moment for the global natural diamond industry. Held together with Botswana’s Ministry of Minerals and Energy, the summit brought together governments, producers, traders, manufacturers, retailers and international industry organisations from across the global diamond pipeline. What emerged clearly was a … Read more

WORLD FEDERATION OF DIAMOND BOURSES HOSTS INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT IN GABORONE AS BOTSWANA AND ANGOLA JOIN FEDERATION

Antwerp, Belgium; 19 May 2026: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has concluded its International Summit in Gaborone, Botswana, bringing together senior government representatives, industry leaders and stakeholders from across the global natural diamond value chain to examine the sector’s future amid shifting market dynamics and evolving consumer expectations. Held from 18-19 May in … Read more

New Year Brings New Beginnings

President’s Letters

Dear Friends, As we usher in the Jewish New Year, I want to share with you several positive developments in the diamond industry that inspire both encouragement and optimism. To begin, I extend sincere congratulations to the AWDC and the European Union for successfully securing a zero-tariff agreement on diamonds polished within the EU upon … Read more

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