Browsing: Natural Diamonds

At the closing session of the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting in Mumbai, World Diamond Council President Ronnie VanderLinden said the KP demonstrated its ability to respond swiftly to challenges while reinforcing unity across governments, industry, and civil society.

Kalyan Jewellers marks its third appearance at the Cannes Film Festival with a couture-inspired high jewellery masterpiece designed for brand ambassador Kalyani Priyadarshan, featuring a 52-carat blue sapphire, pink morganites, and 945 natural diamonds.

The Kimberley Process Intersessional 2026 concluded in Mumbai under India’s Chairship, bringing together global participants, industry leaders, and civil society representatives to discuss transparency, responsible sourcing, and the future of the natural diamond industry.

India commenced the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2026 in Mumbai under its Chairship, bringing together global participants, observers, and industry stakeholders to discuss monitoring, compliance, sustainability, and consumer confidence in the natural diamond trade.

World Diamond Council President Ronnie VanderLinden called for unity across the natural diamond trade during the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting in Mumbai, highlighting the need for confidence, transparency and collaboration across the industry.

In his address as President of the World Diamond Council, Ronnie Vanderlinden highlighted the urgent need for stronger industry alignment, transparency, and unified messaging to support confidence in natural diamonds amid growing market challenges.

Ronnie VanderLinden reflects on Feriel Zerouki’s transformative presidency at the World Diamond Council, where she pushed the natural diamond industry to confront difficult questions around conflict diamonds, transparency, traceability and accountability.

At the 2026 World Diamond Council AGM in Antwerp, incoming President Ronnie VanderLinden emphasized the need for a unified global message supporting natural diamonds, stronger industry confidence, and continued reforms to the Kimberley Process.

Ronnie VanderLinden, the incoming President of the World Diamond Council, urged the global diamond industry to unite behind one clear message supporting natural diamonds during the WDC Annual General Meeting held in Antwerp, Belgium.

Indian stars made a powerful statement at Met Gala 2026 with heritage natural diamond jewellery, Polki creations, heirloom treasures and contemporary couture, showcasing India’s growing influence in global luxury and fashion.