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Young Diamantaires transitions into a formal industry association
The Young Diamantaires, a vibrant and rapidly growing collective of diamond and jewelry professionals, has officially transitioned into a formal industry association. Based in Dubai, the organization now boasts a diverse membership of over 500 individuals across 25 countries. This development marks a significant step in the group’s evolution and further positions it as a forward-thinking force within the global diamond industry.
Founded in 2016 during the 37th World Diamond Congress in Dubai, the Young Diamantaires began as a discussion group with a mission to empower the next generation of industry leaders. With a strong emphasis on creativity, innovation, and inclusivity, the association is committed to driving positive change through professional development, sustainability, ethical practices, and the exploration of new opportunities in the diamond and jewelry sectors.
n a landmark move, the group has now been formally established as an industry association. This official recognition underlines its long-term commitment to shaping the future of the diamond industry. The announcement was accompanied by the election of its inaugural board of directors, comprising prominent leaders from key industry bodies across various countries:
David Troostwyk – President, London Diamond Bourse (LDB),Elodie Daguzan – Executive Director, World Diamond Council (WDC),Kevin Vantyghem – President, Vantyghem Diamonds,Melissa Smet – Executive Director, Syndicate of the Belgian Diamond Industry (SBD),Mike Asscher – President, Royal Asscher Diamonds,Rachel Sahar – Founder, R Sahar Diamonds,Shai Schnitzer – President, S Schnitzer Diamonds
This leadership team reflects the association’s global outlook and its commitment to representing diverse voices within the diamond community.
The Young Diamantaires represents a new generation of industry professionals united by a shared passion for diamonds as both a livelihood and a cultural cornerstone. Its members span continents and cultures, embodying a wealth of perspectives that contribute to its dynamic approach to problem-solving and industry development.
The formal establishment of the Young Diamantaires as an industry association marks a pivotal moment for the next generation of diamond professionals. With a strong foundation in innovation, ethics, and global collaboration, the organization is well-positioned to lead transformative efforts in the diamond and jewelry industry, ensuring its relevance and resilience for years to come.
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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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