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De Beers cuts Sightholder list by a third in landmark restructuring
More than 20 clients dropped as the miner reshapes its rough-diamond distribution network
De Beers has notified more than 20 of its 69 sightholders that their client relationships will not be renewed when new contracts take effect on 1 July 2026 — a reduction exceeding one-third of its trading roster and the deepest single-cycle cut in the company’s recent history.
The revised sightholder list stands at approximately 45 companies, varying slightly depending on how firms with multiple trading divisions are counted. New contracts will replace agreements originally signed.
The restructuring reflects a strategic pivot toward a leaner, more concentrated distribution model. Industry analyst Edahn Golan has noted that at least one new sightholder from India has been added to the roster, signalling a continued shift in rough-diamond purchasing toward South and East Asian cutting centres.
De Beers declined to confirm the full list of retained or terminated clients, stating through spokesperson David Johnson that the updated sightholder directory will be published on the company’s website when the new contracts commence in July.
At its peak in the 1970s, De Beers maintained a sightholder list of over 350 companies. The move to sub-50 clients marks a structural consolidation that mirrors broader pressures on the natural diamond trade, including sustained demand softness, competition from lab-grown stones, and margin compression across the midstream.
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Akoirah By Augmont Celebrates The Sibling Bond With Laboratory-Grown Diamond Rakhis
Contemporary, Customisable Rakhis Blend Traditional Symbolism With Modern Fine Jewellery Sensibilities For A Meaningful Raksha Bandhan Gift.
This Raksha Bandhan, Akoirah by Augmont brings a contemporary expression to one of India’s most cherished celebrations with its new collection of laboratory-grown diamond rakhis, combining traditional symbolism with modern jewellery design. Created for the evolving Indian consumer who seeks meaningful and distinctive festive gifting, the collection transforms the traditional rakhi into a keepsake that goes beyond the occasion with customisable designs available in options such as initials, zodiac signs, and other personalised motifs tailored to individual style and preference.
The collection features an assortment of handcrafted designs incorporating meaningful motifs such as the evil eye, Swastika and Ik Onkar, alongside personalised initial-led designs. Each motif brings its own symbolism, representing protection, prosperity, faith and personal connection while laboratory-grown diamonds add a refined, contemporary touch to the traditional expression of siblinghood.
Designed across earthy and versatile colour palettes, the rakhis pair beaded elements in shades of black, brown and blue with diamond-studded motifs. From the understated elegance of a diamond initial rakhi to statement-making designs featuring the evil eye and spiritual symbols, the collection offers options that cater to different personalities and styles.
With this collection, Akoirah by Augmont seeks to elevate festive gifting by bringing fine jewellery sensibilities into a traditionally rooted celebration. The rakhis are designed not merely as festive accessories, but as meaningful pieces that can be cherished beyond Raksha Bandhan, reflecting the brand’s approach to making jewellery more personal, contemporary and relevant to everyday occasions.
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