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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Apr- 2019 -24 AprilEvents
CIBJO gives ‘comprehensive plan’ to promote responsible sourcing
The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) president, Gaetano Cavalieri, has outlined a “comprehensive” plan for promoting responsible sourcing practices during a plenary session at the 13th OECD Forum in Paris. The CIBJO president was speaking during a special session on the first day of the OECD forum at which select…
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Oct- 2018 -30 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Alrosa partners with De Beers to pilot Tracr programme
Tracr, the end-to-end diamond industry blockchain traceability platform being developed by De Beers Group has announced that Alrosa has joined the platform’s pilot programme. Alrosa will join industry leaders from the diamond manufacturing and retail sectors in creating the blockchain platform. Following the announcement of the Tracr pilot earlier this…
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Mar- 2018 -9 MarchInternational
WDC president discusses Kimberley processes at UN event
World Diamond Council (WDC) acting president Stephane Fischler joined a renowned group of executives and dignitaries yesterday at a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) side event to discuss the Kimberley Process (KP). In the event they discussed strategies to advance its ongoing contributions toward peace, security and sustainable development in…
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Oct- 2015 -15 OctoberInternational
Alrosa president ‘concerned’ over synthetic diamonds
Andrey Zharkov, president of Russian diamond mining company Alrosa, has warned that the diamond industry is suffering from reputation risks due to synthetic stones. Speaking at the World Diamond Council (WDC) in Moscow on Tuesday, October 13, Zharkov said that the industry should be concerned by “growing occasions” on the…
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Jul- 2015 -1 JulyAppointments
RJC appoints Andrew Bone as executive director
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has appointed a new executive director, Andrew Bone, as part of the organisation’s ongoing management restructure. Bone, who has extensive experience in the diamond and marketing sectors, has previously worked at De Beers and was also behind many industry initiatives including the Kimberley Process, the…
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Nov- 2014 -5 NovemberTrade Organisations
DDI to manage Kimberley Process technical assistance
The Diamond Development Initiative (DDI) has begun coordinating the ‘technical assistance’ function of the Kimberley Process with the help of a grant from Signet Jewellers. The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) is a joint government, industry and civil society initiative to stem the flow of conflict diamonds, especially those used…
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Oct- 2014 -28 OctoberTrade Organisations
Diamond bourses pull out of World Diamond Council AGM
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and seven others major organisations have announced they are pulling out of the World Diamond Council’s (WDC) annual general meeting, due to take place on 28 October. The organisations signed a joint letter to the Council announcing explaining that they did not want…
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Jan- 2013 -31 JanuaryTrade Organisations
WDC president to stand down
Eli Izhakoff has announced he will conclude his term as president of the World Diamond Council (WDC) on 30 June.
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May- 2012 -21 MayTrade Organisations
CIBJO supports WDC call to widen ‘conflict diamonds’ definition
Meeting on the final day of the 2012 World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) Congress in Vicenza, Italy, the General Assembly has added its support to widen the definition of 'conflict diamonds' in the statutes of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme.
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