The Struggle of Women in Iran: A Cry for Equality
In the bustling cities of Iran, beneath historical domes and minarets, lies a heartbreaking tale. A young girl, just sixteen years old,
India trade lobbies for lower taxes
The Indian diamond industry has urged the government to cut taxes and lift red tape ahead of the country’s annual Union Budget,
Central Africa: the coronavirus causes diamond industry to lose some of its luster
Ngoto is far from everything, but here in Central Africa too the coronavirus “spoiled everything”, say its inhabitants. This remote village in
China cracks down on diamond smuggling
China has arrested 121 people suspected of bringing CNY 3.88 billion (around $570 million) in diamonds into the country through illegal channels
“The dark side of the sparkling stone business” (according to some)
With blockchain technology the diamond industry wants to dispel doubts about the origin of the stones. But that is not enough for
Botswana – will elephants and diamonds decide the winner of the elections?
Botswana will hold general elections and diamonds and elephants could play an important role in the selection of winners. The ruling Democratic
Quebec – Are diamonds not eternal?
Image: Quebec diamonds – Stornoway Quebec hopes to enrich itself with its first diamond mine, Stornoway, north of Chibougamau. It may be
Young Chinese consumers buy more diamond jewelry
Shifting perceptions, changing relationship dynamics and e-commerce are the main factors contributing to this clear evolution among young Chinese consumers.
Everything Changes, Some Things Stay the Same
The diamond and jewelry trade tends to be reactive rather than proactive. That was clear during the recent conference season, with the
India Hikes Diamond Import Tax
India’s decision to increase import duty on diamonds could negatively affect the domestic industry, the nation’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council