World Diamond Council President Ronnie VanderLinden called for greater unity within the natural diamond trade while addressing the Opening Session of the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting in Mumbai. Speaking under India’s 2026 Chairmanship of the Kimberley Process, VanderLinden emphasized the importance of industry-wide collaboration, transparency and consumer confidence in natural diamonds.
Quick Summary
- Ronnie VanderLinden called for unity in the natural diamond industry during the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting in Mumbai.
- The World Diamond Council emphasized the importance of consumer confidence and transparency in natural diamonds.
- Discussions included updating the Kimberley Process definition of conflict diamonds.
- India is hosting the meeting under its 2026 Chairmanship.
- India’s “3Cs Vision” focuses on Confidence, Credibility and Compliance.
- The meeting highlighted growing global scrutiny around provenance and trust in the diamond trade.
WDC President Ronnie VanderLinden Calls for Unity in the Natural Diamond Trade
Speaking during the Opening Session of the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting in Mumbai, he said industry must speak with ‘one voice.’
Call for Unity Across the Diamond Industry
World Diamond Council President Ronnie VanderLinden today opened the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting in Mumbai with a call for unity among all members of the natural diamond trade.
“We are here for one reason. To be the champion for the natural diamond trade,” VanderLinden said in his opening address.
Focus on Consumer Confidence and Transparency
Speaking to government representatives, industry leaders and civil society participants from across the Kimberley Process, VanderLinden said the industry must focus on building confidence in natural diamonds and supporting efforts to sell them, as consumer expectations around origin, transparency and value continue to shift.
Commitment to Advancing Kimberley Process Discussions
He also reaffirmed the World Diamond Council’s commitment to advancing discussions around updating the Kimberley Process definition of conflict diamonds, while ensuring the process continues to support confidence in natural diamonds globally.
Supporting the Natural Diamond Trade Together
“We need to support the trade. And we need to move forward together,” VanderLinden said. “Because if we do not sell natural diamonds to people who understand where they come from, what they represent, and what they mean, nothing else we do here matters.”
India Hosts Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting
The Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting is being hosted in Mumbai under India’s 2026 Chairmanship.
India’s 3Cs Vision for the Kimberley Process
India’s chairmanship is centered on its “3Cs Vision” of Confidence, Credibility and Compliance, aimed at strengthening the Kimberley Process at a time of growing scrutiny around provenance, transparency and trust in the global diamond trade.
FAQ
Who is Ronnie VanderLinden?
Ronnie VanderLinden is the President of the World Diamond Council.
What did Ronnie VanderLinden say at the Kimberley Process Meeting?
He called for unity across the natural diamond trade and urged the industry to speak with “one voice.”
Where was the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting held?
The meeting was held in Mumbai, India.
What is India’s 3Cs Vision?
India’s 3Cs Vision stands for Confidence, Credibility and Compliance, aimed at strengthening the Kimberley Process.
Why is transparency important in the natural diamond trade?
Transparency helps build consumer confidence around the origin, value and authenticity of natural diamonds.
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