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De Beers Unveils ‘Origin’: Blockchain-Backed Diamonds for a New Era of Transparency and Trust
De Beers Group has officially launched Origin, a pioneering initiative that brings blockchain technology to the heart of the natural diamond trade, offering consumers an unprecedented level of traceability, authenticity, and ethical assurance.
Each diamond in the Origin collection is individually verified and traceable, allowing customers to follow its journey from deep earth formation to expert craftsmanship and final retail presentation. The initiative is powered by tamper-proof blockchain technology, ensuring a secure and transparent record of each diamond’s provenance.
“As a brand, we understand that modern consumers value not just beauty, but also trust and purpose,” said De Beers during the launch. “Origin is our vision for a diamond industry that is transparent, ethical, and built on authenticity.”
The Origin platform not only affirms the diamond’s natural origin but also highlights its social and environmental impact—detailing the positive contributions made in the local communities where the stones are mined.
A Retailer-Ready Revolution
For retail partners, Origin offers more than just ethically sourced brilliance. It comes bundled with:
- Experiential merchandising solutions
- Custom marketing assets
- Retail staff training tools
These assets are designed to connect with today’s values-driven consumers, who seek deeper meaning and verified ethical sourcing in luxury purchases.
Origin also integrates seamlessly into retailers’ loose diamond portfolios, offering flexibility alongside elevated consumer confidence in the integrity and ethical story behind every stone.
The launch aligns with De Beers’ broader mission to lead the natural diamond industry toward a more responsible, transparent, and future-ready standard—where luxury is inseparable from accountability.
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Diamond Slump forces Debswana to diversify into copper, platinum and solar
Diamond-centric mining models is giving way to broader resource portfolios
Debswana Diamond Company, the 50–50 joint venture between the Botswana government and De Beers, is moving to diversify into copper, platinum and renewable energy as the prolonged downturn in natural diamond demand pressures earnings and forces the industry to rethink its growth strategy.
The company’s board has approved plans to invest in a portfolio of non-diamond projects after revenue fell 46% in 2024, the latest available financial year, highlighting the scale of the downturn in the global diamond market.

The move signals a strategic shift toward commodities with stronger long-term demand fundamentals, particularly copper, which is central to global electrification and energy-transition infrastructure.
Debswana’s diversification reflects a broader industry pivot as diamond producers confront weak consumer demand, rising competition from lab-grown stones and elevated inventories across the supply chain.
The shift is also visible among smaller exploration companies. Botswana Diamonds recently rebranded as Botswana Minerals, signalling its own strategic focus on copper exploration rather than diamonds.
Together, these moves underscore a growing consensus across the sector: the era of diamond-centric mining models is giving way to broader resource portfolios anchored in energy-transition metals.
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