Despite the passage of time, the memory of that day is still felt as an awful, tangible presence. Read More...

The air above the Belgian diamond sector is being poisoned by its very own government – mostly for domestic political purposes – with some apparent racist underpinnings. Read More...

Let us start with the bad news – in the eyes of many traders in the wholesale sector of the diamond industry matters do not look good. The good news is that matters are not as gloomy as they seem, in fact, far from it. Read More...

Our industry hinges on its reputation. At the end of the day, we’re selling an illusion. Our reputation is what gives that illusion value and so, being ethical is the very core of our industry’s collective value.  Read More...

As former De Beers CEO Gareth Penny used to say, "The fundamentals are there." He was right. Expect fewer goods at the upcoming Sight on one hand and continued consumer demand on the other. Here is why. Read More...

If the Indian market decides for whatever reason not to buy rough, the goods do not move and prices go down. What does it take to get there, and what will take that power away. Read More...

Rough diamonds hit a rough spot. Nothing major, it's not a crisis of any magnitude, but the wild rally came to a halt. The trigger was the last DTC Sight, followed by a series of other small events. Is this a sign for a bigger change? Read More...

On the virtues of talking frankly and openly with the market – by De Beers, Alrosa and others. Read More...

Summer time is upon us. Many traders left or are about to leave for their annual summer vacations. Some will rest from what's behind them; others make plans for what's ahead. Read More...

The road to Chain of Custody is paved with good intentions. However, the diamond industry doesn't want the costs, administration or an expansion of the definition of "Conflict." Read More...