The number of middle-class households in India and China is forecast to leap from an estimated 216 million this year to 469 million in 2020, providing the backbone for future growth in demand for diamond jewelry. Read More...

Instead of creating positive change, Global Witness allowed lasting harm. It failed to negotiate well or to reach its very worthy goals. This failure ultimately led Global Witness out of KP. Read More...

When strong winds are blowing dark clouds over the west's economies, those with foresight can take advantage of the opportunity. Read More...

As the U.S. plans its KP Chair tenure, it should take into consideration not only its own goals but also embrace the diversified voice of the diamond pipeline. That is what bold leadership is all about. Read More...

We are half way through November, and holiday gift purchasing is in full swing. Handicapped by the lack of generic advertising for diamond jewelry from De Beers or anyone else, diamond firms, jewelry makers and retailers need to fend for themselves. Read More...

There are many questions about the reasons for the Oppenheimer family to sell their holding in De Beers, but the more interesting question is why Anglo American bought it, and how it fits into a broader issue – the recent consolidations and proposed IPOs of a range of leading companies. Read More...

The just achieved KP agreement on exportsfrom Marange is no source of pride for the involved. In fact, a few might feel embarrassed by it all, among them the U.S., NGOs, Abby Chikane and Zimbabwe. Read More...

AWDC's China road show is part of Antwerp's efforts to protect and expand market share. There are lessons other centers should take from this. Read More...

Natural diamonds, as we all know, are a finite resource. However, do we know when we will run out of this mineral. Read More...

Are the global markets going down the tube and consumers spending like it's 2007, or are the headlines panic-attacks and consumers wise to spend within their means? Read More...