De Beers' Penny calls for new view on Africa
Antwerp, Belgium—Diamantaires need to get behind the concept of a more prosperous Africa—one in which its people are working to lift themselves out of poverty, De Beers Managing Director...
Russell Simmons' D.E.F. sees more 'green'
New York—Simmons Jewelry Co. President Scott Rauch has presented on behalf of the company a donation totaling $311,535 to the Diamond Empowerment Fund (D.E.F.).
De Beers' Penny addresses Antwerp Diamond Conference
Antwerp, Belgium—The emergence of diamond-producer countries in Africa and elsewhere as major partners in the diamond industry is an important opportunity for the global industry, said De Beers...
Tempelsman named Corporate Council on Africa chairman
New York—The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) has named Lazare Kaplan International Chairman Maurice Tempelsman to the post of chairman of the board of directors, effective March 1.
DiCaprio on diamonds: Buy conflict-free
Red-hot actor Leonardo DiCaprio—who stars in the upcoming movie Blood Diamond—said consumers should ask for verification that their diamonds are conflict-free.
African leaders discuss diamond opportunities
Windhoek, Namibia - African ministers and senior government officials representing mines, minerals and energy met for a one-day workshop to discuss the essential role diamonds play in the development...
Parody of WDC site states 'real diamond facts'
New York—Realdiamondfacts.org, whose parent organization is Diamonds for Africa Fund, has launched a supposed parody of the World Diamond Council's (WDC) Web site, Diamondfacts.org.
NGOs, Simmons: Diamonds important for African development
New York—It seems that just about anybody with a stake in the diamond business and Africa is speaking out this week, eager to have his or her voice heard as Hollywood shines its spotlight on...
DDI appoints first executive director
New York—The Diamond Development Initiative (DDI) International board of directors has named Dorothée Gizenga as its first executive director, effective March 17.
DTC holds leadership summit in Africa
London—The Diamond Trading Co. (DTC) has completed its three-day Leaders in Africa Summit, an event gathering together leaders from the DTC, from Africa and from its sightholders' businesses,...
'Blood Diamond' director to speak at Rap conference
New York—Ed Zwick, who produced and directed Blood Diamond, will offer his views on conflict diamonds and problems confronting artisanal diamond diggers at a press conference during the 4th...
A just cause
OrphanAid Africa, an organization that helps vulnerable children in Ghana, will benefit from the sale of a bracelet by Margherita Missoni and jewelry designer Ileana Makri, Fashion Week Daily...
IDI expands activities in Africa
Tel Aviv, Israel—At a recent conference in Tel Aviv marking 50 years of economic cooperation between Israel and Africa, Israel Diamond Institute (IDI) Chairman and Israel Diamond Manufacturers...
Simmons Jewelry launches 'Green' campaign
New York—Simmons Jewelry Co., co-owned by Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons, has launched a new ad campaign in support of the company's Green Initiative collection.
Report: Possible 'blood diamonds' seized at JFK
New York--Customs officials at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport seized $800,000 in diamonds on Saturday because the stones did not have the proper certificates required under the Kimberley Process...
DEF names Zale's Goldberg as board co-president
New York--The Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) has announced the election of two new board co-presidents: Zale Corp. Chief Executive Officer Neal Goldberg and Hip-Hop Summit Action Network President and...
De Beers calls for tougher controls to eliminate conflict diamonds
Johannesburg, South Africa—Echoing the sentiments of Partnership Africa Canada (PAC) and the World Diamond Council (WDC), De Beers Group Chairman Nicky Oppenheimer called on governments to...
De Beers reports on progress in Africa
Washington, D.C.—The De Beers Family of Companies recently updated the world on the progress in Africa and the role De Beers plays in the continent's sustainable development.
Diamond digging
Both The Tiffany & Co. Foundation and the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs are working with the Diamond Development Initiative (DDI) to improve the lifestyles and working conditions of...
'Blood Diamond' PSAs hit the airwaves
New York—Public Service Announcements (PSAs) featuring Blood Diamond Director Ed Zwick and actress Jennifer Connelly urging consumers to buy only conflict-free diamonds can now be viewed on You...