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The Reality of The Diamond Industry; All You Need To Know

Over the past 18 months, we have significantly enhanced this report, incorporating new data and insights that reflect the evolving landscape of the diamond industry

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February 20, 2025

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The Natural Diamond Council recently released the second edition of the Diamond Facts Report, continuing its mission to dispel myths and protect consumers from misinformation about the diamond industry. This report serves as a comprehensive guide, offering accurate and transparent information to help consumers make informed choices, backed by updated data. By addressing key questions and providing insights, the report reinforces NDC’s commitment to educating and empowering buyers while supporting the integrity of the natural diamond industry.

Highlights from the NEW Diamond Facts Report:

● Positive impact of natural diamonds with new examples from producing countries

The natural diamond industry supports 10 million livelihoods globally. NDC member companies contribute to communities through local employment, sourcing, and investments in health, education, and infrastructure, aiming to share the mine’s success and prepare communities for post-closure stability.

● Environmental stewardship

The majority of our manufacturing partners in India are adopting renewable energy and implementing sustainable practices throughout their operations. Efforts include using solar and wind energy, achieving Net Zero goals, reforestation projects, and investments in biodiversity and water management to create lasting environmental benefits.

● Diamond verification

The Natural Diamond Council started the ASSURE Program in 2019 to test how well Diamond Verification Instruments work. The results, including details on accuracy, false positive rates, and referral rates, are available in the ASSURE Directory.

● Updated information on pricing and production

Laboratory-grown diamond prices have dropped significantly, with a 1.5-carat stone declining 83% since 2015. Natural diamonds, with prices influenced by rarity, have shown a long-term annual growth rate of 3% since 1970 and a 2% yearly increase in rough diamond prices since 2007, despite market fluctuations

● Disclosure and diamond terminology

Legal definitions and advertising guidelines are in place to protect consumers and ensure they can clearly distinguish between natural and laboratory-grown diamonds.

● Traceability and responsible sourcing of natural diamonds

The diamond industry is heavily regulated under the Kimberley Process, established by the United Nations and the World Trade Organization, ensuring all rough diamond trade is conflict-free. A strong system of checks and balances, including audits of major industry players, upholds the importance of ethical sourcing.

● Responsible mine closure

It takes, on an average, 10 years to open a mine. Having a closure plan is a prerequisite to opening a mine, in addition to social and environmental impact assessments which are audited, approved, and monitored by governments and local communities.

David Kellie, CEO of Natural Diamond Council said, “Natural diamonds are Earth’s real treasures, exceptionally rare, responsibly sourced in a way that supports livelihoods and contributes to conservation efforts around the world. This new edition of Diamond Facts sets out to address the most common myths about the diamond industry, covering everything from synthetic diamonds to natural stones mined from deep underground.

We also encourage you to explore our other reports in this series, including Diamonds of Canada. We will regularly be issuing reports in partnership with leading experts, data organisations and diamond industry representatives.”

Richa Singh, Managing Director, NDC India and Middle East said, “Diamonds have long been symbols of enduring value and connection, carrying a legacy that extends beyond their inherent beauty. This latest edition of Diamond Facts reflects our commitment to providing transparent, data-driven insights and highlighting the positive social and economic contributions of the diamond industry in producing countries. Showcasing India’s role as a global leader in diamond manufacturing, the report empowers consumers and retailers to make informed choices.”.

NDC is committed to sharing education and transparency throughout the natural diamond industry. Along with the Diamonds of Canada report, these studies will serve as additional assets to complement NDC’s Education Program giving retailers and consumers the information they need right at their fingertips.

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Raw Mango makes its debut at London Fashion Week Presented by De Beers Group featuring Forevermark Diamond Jewellery

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February 25, 2026

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The Fall Winter 2026 collection It’s Not About The Flower reinterprets the cultural symbolism of the garland on a global stage, presented by De Beers Group with Forevermark Diamond Jewellery celebrating heritage, provenance and contemporary craftsmanship.

At its inaugural show on an international stage, Raw Mango debuted their Fall Winter 2026 collection It’s Not About The Flower at London Fashion Week. Drawing inspiration from the ubiquitous garland—which is a humble, albeit important part of everyday life in South Asia—the collection blurs the line between decoration and that which is decorated. The focus with this collection shifts from the individual motif to the arrangement, from surface-level engagements to a deeper interrogation of value and beauty, from the flower to the garland.

Talking about the inspiration and emotional core behind the collection, designer and founder of Raw Mango Sanjay Garg says, “Flowers remain an important part of South-East Asia and South Asia. But we don’t really have a culture of giving one individual flower to someone, like, say, a rose on Valentine’s Day.” He continues, “As a culture, we are a country of garlands. Whether it’s a death, a birth, a wedding or a religious ritual, you see garlands, irrespective of the religion. It’s not about one individual flower; it’s about the plurality.”

With the show in London, the brand presents an indigenous idea of fashion that challenges convention and seeks to break away from stereotypes. “There is still a strong association between Indian fashion and a certain kind of aesthetic — heavy gold embroidery, and maximalist ensembles that overwhelm the eye and the body with ‘bling’,” says Sanjay.“Indian fashion is too often quantified – it’s not seen for its innate aesthetic value, but the number of hours it took a weaver to create a garment. It’s a surface-level engagement that sometimes drowns out the beauty of the weave itself.”

The garments and silhouettes offered interpretations of how a garland sits on the body. The flowers themselves were constructed in various non-traditional and silk-like fabrics, assembled or rolled by hand—each placed in delicate arrangements on lightly embroidered brocades, rib-knit cottons, quilted rayon and wool felt. Presented to an audience comprising influential voices across the worlds of fashion, business, entertainment and culture including artist Anoushka Shankar, former first lady of the UK Akshita Murthy, Film Director Gurinder Chadha, Actor Saim Ali, artist Cyrill Ibrahim, artist Lubna Chowdhary, Rahi Chadda, Founder of Openended Design – Suhair Khan, Art Collector and Philanthropist Aarti Lohia, Curator Tarini Malik, Creative Director Nikhil Mansata and Creative & Cultural Strategist Arooj Aftab, It’s Not About The Flower asked to be appreciated on its own terms.

Speaking to the significance of Raw Mango showing at London Fashion Week, Sanjay Garg responds, “Presenting here is as good as presenting in Kanpur for me. At the end of the day, it is the work being presented that matters. And that doesn’t change according to who is viewing it, or where. I’m less interested in defining my audience and more interested in further exploring and articulating my design language that can cater to different audiences that transcends borders and seasons.”

This laser-sharp focus on the work, rather than the accoutrements and requirements of fashion calendars, is what has defined Raw Mango’s approach to textile and culture over the past eighteen years. The brand builds on century-old skills to shape a new aesthetic vocabulary that is both contemporary and deeply rooted in local histories.

For its London Fashion Week presentation of It’s Not About The Flower, Raw Mango was presented by De Beers Group, with Forevermark Diamond Jewellery as the jewellery partner. United by a shared respect for provenance and craftsmanship, the collaboration underscores adornment as an expression of individuality, culture, and personal style.

Commenting on the partnership, Shweta Harit, Global Senior Vice President at De Beers Group and CEO of Forevermark, said: “As the jewellery partner, Forevermark Diamond Jewellery came together with Raw Mango through a shared commitment to authenticity, craftsmanship, and personal expression. Natural diamonds – rare creations of the earth, each inherently unique – reflected the same sense of individuality expressed through Raw Mango’s design language.

Presented by De Beers Group, the collaboration came together as a meeting of heritage, provenance, and contemporary creativity, where adornment felt like a true extension of identity.”

In a season dominated by conversations around conscious luxury and material honesty, the alignment was clear. Heritage is not a trend. Craft is not a spectacle. And like the enduring belief that a diamond is forever, true value lies in what time cannot erode.