World Diamond Council
The World Diamond Council (WDC) plays a central role in promoting responsible sourcing and ethical standards across the global diamond supply chain. As a key voice in the implementation of the Kimberley Process and broader industry reforms, the WDC influences how rough diamonds are tracked, traded, and certified. Jewellery Focus covers the council’s policy updates, advocacy efforts, governance developments, and international collaborations—highlighting their relevance to UK-based jewellers, manufacturers, and suppliers. Our reporting helps professionals understand the compliance frameworks and ethical expectations shaping today’s diamond trade and its future direction.
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Jan- 2024 -19 JanuaryTrade Organisations
London Diamond Bourse unveils leadership changes
The London Diamond Bourse has announced significant changes within its council of management and has appointed David Troostwyk as joint president and Charlotte Rose as vice president. Current vice president Troostwyk’s appointment comes after Alan Cohen, the current president, announced that this year would mark his final term in office.…
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Oct- 2023 -16 OctoberNews
Tracr and Sarine to collaborate on diamond traceability solution
Tracr Limited and Sarine Technologies Limited have announced a partnership to collaborate on a scalable, “cost-effective” solution for use in tracking diamonds from their source to the point of entry into G7 countries. The solution combines the complementary benefits of both the Tracr platform and Sarine’s Diamond Journey traceability solution.…
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Jun- 2023 -14 JuneTrade Organisations
RJC appoints new board members at 2023 AGM
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the leading standards-setting organisation for the global jewellery and watch industry, has announced that its members on 9 June elected three members to its executive committee of the board of directors, and elected nine members to the board, at its Annual General Meeting (AGM). Edward…
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May- 2023 -16 MayManufacturers
World Diamond Council appoints new president
The World Diamond Council has appointed Feriel Zerouki to the role of president, following three years as vice president. Zerouki assumed office on 15 May at a meeting of the WDC board of directors in London, taking over from Edward Asscher, who completed the second of two non-consecutive terms as…
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Jun- 2022 -8 JuneAppointments
RJC unveils leadership shakeup
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the standards organisation for the global jewellery and watch industry, has announced seven new board appointments. Overall, each elected director will represent their respective forum in the jewellery and watch supply chain. The appointments include Raj Kumar Jain from the Gemstones Corporation elected to represent…
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Dec- 2021 -10 DecemberManufacturers
Alrosa and AWDC renew cooperation agreement
Alrosa has announced a renewal of its cooperation agreement with the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), the official representative of the Antwerp diamond industry. The objective of the agreement is to improve the scope and efficiency of the ties between Alrosa and AWDC, and to commit to supporting the diamond…
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Aug- 2021 -3 AugustFeatures
LGDs are the future, despite the backlash
“They are as much a symbol of innovation and progress as they are of enduring beauty and stand as a testament to our ongoing and ambitious sustainability agenda,” said Alexander Lacik, CEO at Pandora, upon releasing the group’s first lab-grown diamond (LGD) collection. However, the global jewellery retailer went beyond…
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May- 2021 -12 MayTrade Organisations
Jewellery bodies urge Pandora to retract LGD narrative
A clutch of leading jewellery organisations have come together to call upon Pandora to retract its stance regarding lab-grown diamonds (LGDs). The bodies have urged the Danish jewellery brand to “market LGDs responsibly”, and take back its “false and misleading narrative” surrounding the ethical superiority of LGDs. The participants of…
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Mar- 2021 -18 MarchTrade Organisations
WDC and RJC announce cross-membership partnership
The World Diamond Council (WDC) and Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) have announced a cross-membership partnership. The organisational cooperation is intended to increase knowledge sharing, pilot new initiatives, and extend the positive impact of both parties on communities involved in jewellery production. As part of the deal, an RJC official will…
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Mar- 2020 -3 MarchAppointments
Royal Asscher president resigns after 50 years
Royal Asscher Diamond Company has announced that Edward Asscher, the firm’s president and fifth generation of the company, has retired from his role. He worked within the family company for exactly 50 years, and upon his departure, his children Lita and Mike Asscher will serve as co-presidents for the business.…
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