The World Federation of Diamond Bourses’ (WFDB) Young Diamantaires group held its inaugural meeting in Hong Kong during the Jewellery and Gems Fair on September 15. The initiative was launched just four months ago at the 37th World Diamond Congress in Dubai, with strong and widespread interest among young diamond industry members from across the…
WFDB launches Young Diamantaires programme
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) launched an international Young Diamantaires programme at the recent 37th World Diamond Congress in Dubai. The forward-looking project came out of discussions held by the WFDB’s promotion committee with the aim of promoting ongoing communications between younger diamond industry members and reaching out to new members of the…
WFDB kicks off World Diamond Congress 2016
The 37th World Diamond Congress opened in Dubai yesterday (May 17) under the themes of transparency, responsibility, sustainability. Welcoming delegates from across the diamond world, Ahmed Bin Sulayem, executive chairman of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre and chair of the Kimberley Process, said: “We often say that our city has a pivotal location between east…
WFDB unveils speakers for World Diamond Congress 2016
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses has announced the speakers list for the upcoming 37th World Diamond Congress. The biennial meeting of the WFDB and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) will be taking place in Dubai May 16-19. It has already been announced that the overarching theme of the congress will be transparency, responsibility…
WFDB to launch Know Your Customer initiative in May
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has taken further steps to refine its strategy going forward, announcing its Know Your Customer initiative will launch in May. This news was announced at the WFDB Asia Summit held in Seoul where presidents were hosted by the Korea Diamond Bourse. Here, the WFDB’s executive committee agreed on…
GIA investigates a fraudulent use of its certificates
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is investing the fraudulent use of GIA certificates following the revelation that a New Delhi based company has been selling synthetic diamonds allegedly with a genuine GIA diamond report. The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) was informed that a vendor on the world’s leading online global wholesale trading platform,…
Signet Jewelers launches responsible sourcing protocol for diamonds
Signet Jewelers Limited has launched the Signet Responsible Sourcing Protocol for diamonds (D-SRSP), a protocol that provides increased transparency and further commitment to the continuous improvement in the integrity of the global diamond supply chain. Signet has collaboratively developed and piloted the D-SRSP with input from experts in the diamond industry, civil society and governments.…
WFDB endorses appointment of De Beers veteran to top diamond post
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has publicly endorsed the announcement of Stephen Lussier as the new chairman of the Diamond Producers Association (DPA), following his appointment earlier this week. WFDB President Ernie Blom hailed Lussier’s arrival and said the DPA would benefit from his long experience in the diamond industry. “Stephen’s breadth of…
WFDB unveils key themes for World Diamond Congress 2016
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) is preparing for the 37th World Diamond Congress, the biennial meeting of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA), which will take place in Dubai from May 16 to 19. WFDB president Ernie Blom says the key themes of the meeting…
Jewellery organisations to offer IDEX trading network to members
Global diamond and jewellery organisations have announced an exclusive offer to their members to join the IDEX trading platform. World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), Jewelers of America (JA), CIBJO (The World Jewellery Confederation), the Diamond Manufacturers & Importers of America (DMIA), the Indian Diamond & Colorstone Association (IDCA), the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) and the World Diamond Mark (WDM), have all pledged to sign up to…
