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Introducing CiviGem: Uniting the Global Diamond and Jewellery Industry
A New Digital Hub for Connection, Collaboration, and Growth
London, 10th February 2025 – The diamond and jewellery industry is built on trust, relationships, and expertise. Yet, despite being a global trade, it remains fragmented, with professionals often struggling to connect and collaborate effectively. Enter CiviGem—a pioneering digital platform designed to unite the industry like never before.
The Vision Behind CiviGem
CiviGem was born out of a simple yet pressing need: to create a centralised, digital community where professionals across the diamond and jewellery trade can network, share knowledge, and strengthen industry ties. Initially developed as a tool for the London Diamond Bourse (LDB), CiviGem quickly evolved into something much bigger—an international platform with the power to transform the way the industry operates.
“As someone who has spent years working across different facets of the trade—from mining to manufacturing to retail—I’ve seen firsthand how disconnected the industry can be. CiviGem is about breaking down those barriers, making us all stronger, louder, and more impactful as a united community,” says David Troostwyk, President of the London Diamond Bourse and founder of CiviGem.
What CiviGem Offers
CiviGem provides an intuitive, digital-first approach to industry networking and knowledge-sharing. Key features include: A Global Industry Directory – Easily find and connect with industry professionals based on location, expertise, company type and trade association.
Direct Messaging & Community Engagement – Foster stronger business relationships through real-time conversations and group discussions.
Knowledge Sharing & Industry Insights – Access an ever-growing library of factual information about natural diamonds, industry trends, and best practices.
Support for Young Professionals – Dedicated mentorship spaces to guide the next generation of diamantaires and jewellery professionals.
Empowering the Industry for the Future
The ultimate goal of CiviGem is simple: to empower industry professionals, enhance collaboration, and drive collective success. By fostering a spirit of partnership rather than competition, CiviGem aims to strengthen the diamond and jewellery trade at every level from miner, dealer, jeweller, designer and craftspeople.
“Success in this industry has always been about connections—who you know, what you learn, and how you adapt. CiviGem brings that to the digital age, ensuring that no matter where you are in the world, you’re never more than a click away from the right people and the right opportunities,” adds David Troostwyk.
With CiviGem, the diamond industry isn’t just keeping pace with change—it’s leading it.
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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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