DIAMONDS DECODED

While in Vicenza, Italy for Vicenzaoro and the CIBJO Centenary Congress, Feriel and Bebe had the chance to speak with Elodie Daguzan, Executive Director of the World Diamond Council. We spoke about what first drew her to the diamond industry, the work behind her role at WDC, how it supports the natural diamond industry, and the responsibilities that come with it. And, of course, we had to finish w...

Recorded on the final day of JCK Las Vegas, Episode 3 of Diamonds Decoded reflects on our experience across four jewellery shows taking place concurrently. We discuss natural diamond pricing, the complexities that shape the market, and why natural diamonds cannot be treated as commodities. We also briefly examine the continued decline in lab-grown diamond prices and what it reveals about the funda...

Filmed during our trip to Mumbai, India, while attending the Kimberley Process Intersessional, this episode marks the beginning of our deep dive into ESG, Environmental, Social, and Governance, as well as sustainability within the natural diamond industry. As we spent the week learning, listening, and engaging with industry stakeholders from around the world, it became clear that ESG deserves a de...

Celebrating World Diamond Day with the launch of Diamonds Decoded , a new podcast by Bebe Bakhshi, Founder of Champagne Gem , and Feriel Zerouki , President of the World Diamond Council. In this series, we decode the diamond industry, bringing clarity, transparency, and context to the world of natural diamonds for the end consumer. Through open and honest conversations, we explore the positive imp...