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
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 the new Watch and Jewellery Initiative 2030. What do you hope to accomplish? How will you be operating? Who are the supporters/members? For the first time in the industry, the Watch and Jewellery Initiative 2030, founded by Kering and Cartier, aims at bringing together watch and jewellery brands across the globe … Read more
Q. What are your current titles/functions in the diamond industry, both private and organizational? I am the Chairman / Managing Director of Star Brilliant Group, dealing in diamonds and jewelry. We are cutters and polishers of rough diamonds, as well as jewelry manufacturers, with factories in Mumbai and Navsari, India. I am also the Vice … Read more
Q. Lawrence Ma, what are your current titles/functions in the diamond industry, both private and organizational? Founding President and Chairman, Diamond Federation of Hong Kong Chairman, Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show Fair Organizing Committee, Hong Kong Trade Development Council Director, The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce Vice-president, Shanghai … Read more
Q. What are your current titles/functions in the diamond industry? I’m the CEO of the Natural Diamond Council (NDC). The NDC (formerly the Diamond Producers Association) is the global industry body responsible for inspiring consumers and sharing the values of the natural diamond industry. Q. Tell us about your professional journey, how you came to … Read more
Q. What are your current titles/functions in the diamond industry, both private and organizational? My current positions within the diamond industry are:President: International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA)Treasurer: World Diamond Council (WDC)Past President and Board Member: 24 Karat Club of the City of New YorkImmediate Past President and Board Member: Diamond Manufacturers and Importers Association of … Read more
