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EU Extends Deadline for Polished Diamond Traceability Requirements to January 2026
Traceability rules for polished diamond imports now delayed by nearly a year, allowing more time for global cooperation and system development.
The European Union has announced a delay in the implementation of traceability requirements for polished diamond imports, pushing the original deadline from March 2025 to January 1, 2026. This extension aligns with ongoing efforts by the G7 to refine governance and ensure fairness in the global diamond trade.
Under the new timeline, rough diamonds (classified under CN codes 7102 10 00 and 7102 31 00) will still require a certificate confirming their mining origin starting March 1, 2025, as per Council Regulation (EC) No 2368/2002. This certificate must clearly indicate the country or countries where the diamonds were mined, ensuring they are not sourced from Russia, in compliance with Regulation (EU) No 833/2014. However, for polished diamonds (CN code 7102 39 00), the mandatory submission of traceability evidence—proving they are neither mined, processed, nor produced in Russia—has been deferred until January 1, 2026.
The delay reflects the complexity of establishing a comprehensive traceability system and highlights the need for ongoing collaboration with G7 nations and other international partners. EU authorities stress that continued engagement and cooperation will be crucial for the effective implementation of these measures.
Kirit Bhansali, Chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), expressed satisfaction with the decision, stating, “The EU’s extension gives the Indian diamond industry crucial time to adjust and strengthens India’s position as a global leader in the diamond trade. We look forward to continued collaboration with the G7 and other stakeholders to ensure a transparent and sustainable diamond supply chain.”
The EU’s decision demonstrates its commitment to enhancing the G7 diamond traceability protocol, ensuring that the global diamond trade remains transparent and free from conflict-linked or sanctioned sources.
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De Beers Group Rewrites the Diamond Story with ‘Intention Pendants’ for the Woman Who Chooses Herself
Where natural diamonds become expressions of intent for women shaping their own path
De Beers Group taps into the modern ritual of intention-setting with the launch of ‘The Intention Pendant’ collection, where natural diamonds become intimate expressions of purpose and personal power. Designed for the woman who marks her milestones quietly yet deliberately, the high-glamour collection reflects a new language of self-gifting rooted in meaning, emotion, and self-belief. The launch speaks to a wider cultural shift, one where success is defined internally and luxury becomes a deeply personal signature.
For Gen Z and millennials, practices like manifestation, vision boarding, and ‘scripting dreams’ are no longer trends; they are core lifestyle rituals. Intention-setting has become a daily act of self-empowerment. De Beers Group captures this sentiment through a personal campaign narrative that features a young woman crafting a vision board and reconnecting with her inner clarity, with the pendant serving as her constant companion through quiet moments and self-discovery.

“Women today are choosing to celebrate themselves through everyday intentions. The Intention Pendants draw from the extraordinary legacy of natural diamonds while honouring this cultural shift,” said Toranj Mehta, Vice President of Marketing, De Beers Group India. “Rooted in the extraordinary legacy of natural diamonds, this collection reflects a shift toward jewellery as a personal marker of growth. Each piece serves as a quiet reminder a woman wears for herself, honouring her inner resolve and the promises she makes to her future.”
The launch is supported by a comprehensive 360° campaign designed to inspire and engage across print, television, radio, cinema, outdoor, digital, and social media outreach. Leading Bollywood and sports icons including Tamannaah Bhatia, Athiya Shetty and Sania Mirza have created and shared their personal vision boards while wearing the pendants, amplifying authenticity and aspiration.
Each Intention Pendant features a natural diamond, formed over billions of years and shaped patiently by nature, carrying a sense of timeless continuity into the present. Refined through the forces of time, it stands as a lasting symbol of resilience and brilliance. Inspired by celestial forms and personal energy, the design brings this journey from nature’s heart to hers into a modern, wearable expression. Worn close to the heart, the pendant becomes a personal touchstone, subtly manifesting her best life while reflecting her intentions, inner strength, and the journey she continues to shape.
The Intention Pendant collection builds on De Beers’ global focus on self-gifting as an evolving expression of self-love. Across markets, natural diamonds are increasingly chosen to mark independent decisions, personal milestones, and moments of inner transformation, signalling a move beyond traditional gifting toward jewellery that reflects individuality and purpose.
Launching ahead of the year-end period of reflection, the collection aligns naturally with a season devoted to renewal, clarity, and intention. The Intention Pendant emerges not as a statement piece, but as a personal symbol, one that accompanies a woman quietly as she defines success on her own terms.
‘The Intention Pendant Collection’, serves as a reminder of one’s potential through the timeless beauty of a natural diamond and personal expression. De Beers invites you to connect with cosmic energy, flowing from nature’s core to your own.
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