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Natural Diamond Council India Leads the Celebration of the First-Ever World Diamond Day
World Diamond Day celebrates the Personal Stories Behind Ntural Diamonds from Heirlooms to Modern Milestones
Jewellery has always held a deeply personal place in people’s hearts, and natural diamonds remain its most powerful expression. Every natural diamond carries within it a story of love, milestones, heritage and personal triumphs. On the first-ever World Diamond Day, these stories took centre stage, as people across the country came together to celebrate the meaning and emotion behind every diamond.
Launched by the Natural Diamond Council (NDC), World Diamond Day on April 8, 2026, was introduced as a global movement to recognise and celebrate the joy, passion, and community that natural diamonds inspire. Beyond their brilliance, diamonds represent memories, legacy, and the craftsmanship of a passionate industry that brings these stories to life.
As a champion of the natural diamond industry, NDC led this collective celebration, encouraging people from across the industry, from artisans and manufacturers to retailers and consumers, to share their authentic stories. The movement came alive on social media, with participants sharing personal moments using #WorldDiamondDay and #NaturalDiamonds, turning the day into a vibrant, global narrative.
In India, the celebration reflected a compelling blend of heritage and modern aspiration, as leading diamantaires and manufacturers spotlighted the journey of a diamond from its natural origin to a finished masterpiece. The reach of World Diamond Day was supported by the active participation of the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC India), All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) and the Bharat Diamond Bourse, who joined the movement to celebrate natural diamonds. This collective spirit was also embraced by leading industry partners, including Venus Jewel, SRK Exports, HK Exports, KP Sanghvi, Dharmanandan Diamonds, Finestar Jewellery and Diamonds, Shivam Jewels and A.S. Motiwala. Additionally, the movement was championed by prominent thought leaders such as Richa Goyal Sikri, Archana Thani, Nitya Arora and Arundhati De Sheth, all of whom played a significant role in bringing authentic stories and personal perspectives from across the industry to the global stage.
Richa Singh, Managing Director, Natural Diamond Council, said,
“World Diamond Day is a platform for people to share what their diamonds truly mean to them. At a time when consumers, especially younger audiences, are looking for more meaningful ways to celebrate, this initiative offers a reason to pause and honour those moments. Natural diamonds are the perfect custodians of our memories. This day is also a reminder of why we do what we do, to bring joy, emotion, and meaning into people’s lives.”
World Diamond Day has established itself as more than just a moment; it is a reminder of the joy behind every diamond, the passion of the industry, and the stories that connect us all. A natural diamond is not just a product, but a timeless heirloom, one that carries memories across generations and continues to shine with meaning.
Worn. Given. Passed down. Never forgotten.
Today, the story of natural diamonds belongs to everyone.
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Botswana Looks Beyond Rough Diamond Sales, Eyes U.S. Jewelry Market
The Duty Exemption By US Presents An Opportunity For Domestic Jewelry Manufacturers In Gaborone To Bypass Traditional Middle-Market Hubs and Establish A Direct Pipeline To American Consumers
Grappling with a painful downturn in global rough-diamond demand, Botswana is pivoting its economic strategy: expanding up the supply chain directly into American retail shelves while leveraging its resource wealth to fund conservation and diversification.
Speaking on the sidelines of New York Climate Week, Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, Botswana’s Minister of Minerals and Energy, highlighted the southern African nation’s plan to capitalize on a 0% import-tariff rate to the U.S. market. The duty exemption presents an opportunity for domestic jewelry manufacturers in Gaborone to bypass traditional middle-market hubs and establish a direct pipeline to American consumers.
shift The push into value-added manufacturing comes as the world’s top diamond producer by value navigates a broader structural Diamond revenues have long formed the bedrock of Botswana’s post-independence balance sheet, underwriting universal secondary education and tuition-free university funding. However, recent market volatility has underscored the vulnerabilities of a mono-sectoral economy.
Under the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP)—an initiative spearheaded directly by President Duma Boko and his vice president—the government is directing resources toward manufacturing, agriculture, and broader mining sectors to reduce its heavy reliance on rough diamond sales.
To support its luxury exports, Botswana is recalibrating its brand narrative around origin, environmental stewardship, and social impact. The country recently announced a five-year extension of the “Okavango Eternal” partnership alongside De Beers Group and the National Geographic Society. The initiative aims to protect the ecological integrity of the Okavango River Basin while tying diamond purchases to conservation efforts.
With De Beers currently facing an impending ownership change, officials remain optimistic that any capital restructuring could bring additional funds into Botswana to accelerate its domestic economic transition.
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