Tracr crosses five million rough diamonds, carbon emissions fall 14%, and Botswana receives a US$70 million development commitment as De Beers advances its Building Forever goals. Key Highlights As global buyers place greater emphasis on provenance, sustainability and responsible sourcing, De Beers Group’s 2025 Sustainability Report offers a clear indication of the priorities shaping the…
Key Highlights Global diamond producer ALROSA has approved its first long-term Natural Diamond Promotion Program extending through 2030, marking a significant strategic initiative aimed at strengthening sustainable consumer demand for natural diamonds across key international jewellery markets. The program, approved by ALROSA’s Supervisory Board, is designed to support industry-wide efforts in generic marketing while reinforcing…
In partnership with SINE IIT Bombay, the JewelStart Industry Innovation Challenge aims to accelerate AI, automation, sustainability and digital transformation across India’s gems and jewellery sector. Key Highlights The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in collaboration with SINE IIT Bombay, has launched the JewelStart Industry Innovation Challenge, India’s first industry-led innovation programme dedicated…
Key Highlights India concluded the Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026 in Mumbai after four days of discussions focused on strengthening trust, transparency and long-term sustainability across the global natural diamond ecosystem. Held under India’s Chairship theme of Credibility, Compliance and Consumer Confidence (3Cs), the meeting brought together government representatives, industry leaders, civil society organisations…
Megan Shearer is a distinguished leader in the jewellery industry, possessing extensive expertise in design, craftsmanship, and sustainable production. While she has been a cornerstone of Monica Vinader since July 2010, she was appointed to the role of Chief Product Officer in September 2021. In this capacity, she oversees the end-to-end lifecycle of the brand’s…
Pearls aren’t just for the social elites or old-school anymore. In 2025, they’re bold, baroque, and breaking all the rules with fresh colours, gender-neutral designs, and a new focus on sustainability. The Pearl Revival: What’s Fueling the Comeback? Pearls are enjoying a cultural renaissance. Once typecast as prim, proper, and painfully predictable, the gem…
