Q. Can you briefly introduce yourself and your role at the Natural Diamond Council? My career has focused on building and sometimes rejuvenating global luxury fashion and accessories brands through digital innovation, consumer insight and storytelling, and disruptive thinking! What drew me to the Natural Diamond Council is the opportunity to work with a category that already … Read more
Dear Friends and Colleagues, The global diamond industry is navigating one of the most complex periods in recent decades. We are operating in an environment shaped by rapidly shifting geopolitical dynamics – regional conflicts, tensions among major powers, economic uncertainty and evolving consumer behaviour all influence the landscape in which we work. The ongoing confrontation … Read more
Dear Friends, As we come to the end of a particularly challenging year for the global diamond industry, I would like to pause for a moment, look back and, most importantly, look ahead. There is no doubt that the past year has presented us with a complex reality: slowing demand, geopolitical pressures, regulatory changes, market … Read more
Dear Friends, We are rapidly approaching the most important season of the year for natural diamonds, the holiday season. Although I remain optimistic about the long-term future of our industry, we are facing complex challenges in the short-term. We need to address these issues and make changes where necessary, even if this is uncomfortable or … Read more
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
Q. In a recent article you list technology as one of the greatest threats to our industry. Can you please explain this surprising statement? Technology is not the problem. In fact, I clearly acknowledge in the article that tech has brought remarkable innovations in diamond cutting, grading, and supply chain transparency. These tools have elevated … Read more
Dear Friends, Last week, on June 10 and 11, we held a very successful Presidents’ Meeting in New York, hosted by the Diamond Dealers Club of New York, led by President Elliot Krischer, with illustrious speakers such as Botswana President Duma Boko, Botswana Minister of Minerals and Energy Bogolo Kenewendo, Angola Minister of Mineral Resources, … Read more
Headlined by Botswana President Duma Boko, meeting featured Ministers of Mines of Botswana and Angola as well as CEO De Beers and many industry leaders; Botswana, Angola and Qatar to Join WFDB New York, June 12, 2025: The WFDB Presidents’ Meeting 2025 in New York, in cooperation with the Diamond Dealers Club of New York, concluded last … Read more
Dear Friends, We are getting very close to two important events taking place next month. The JCK Show in Las Vegas on June 6 – 9 is the most important annual jewelry exhibition in the United States. As their website says, “This is where access to the future of jewelry lives,” and many members of … Read more
Antwerp, May 6, 2025: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) announced today that it stands united with the industry-wide position to request that the US Government grant a tariff exemption for natural diamond imports. The WFDB supports the statement released by the World Diamond Council yesterday, which advocates for an industry-wide strategic exemption for … Read more
