On the occasion of his visit to Paris for the BIG BANG diamond exhibition, we had the chance to interview David Kellie, the President of the Natural Diamond Council who explained his mission and gave us his vision on the future of natural diamonds with all the transparency and traceability actions already put in place. The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) is an international organization dedicated to the promotion of natural diamonds and the protection of their integrity. The main mission of the NDC is to promote natural diamonds as precious stones, while highlighting the ethical and sustainable principles of their production. The NDC strives to strengthen the public's understanding of the authenticity, beauty, and history of natural diamonds, while supporting initiatives that promote positiv...

The world of jewellery is filled with technical terms that may not always be familiar to the general public. For vintage jewellery enthusiasts, navigating through auction catalogues can be quite daunting. But fear not, as we present here a comprehensive yet handy glossary of key terms to help you navigate through it all. Following Art Nouveau, in the early years of the 20th century, natural forms synthesized, heralding the geometric shapes of the 1920s. Jewellers drew inspiration from Empire and Louis XVI styles to create sets where platinum often appeared, allowing for finer and more flexible mounts. Black and white, onyx and crystal introduced bolder contrasts, while the use of lapis lazuli, jade, and coral gave rise to colourful jewellery. It was a period where designers enjoyed combini...

You might be wondering what the difference is between a natural diamond and a synthetic diamond. Well, you're not alone! The Diamond Collective* has observed significant confusion surrounding these terms. Although French law has been crystal clear since 2002, safeguarding consumer interests, brands involved in producing or marketing synthetic diamonds have attempted to amend it to endorse the term “lab-grown diamond”. © Bérengère Treussard 2024 Diamond vs synthetic diamond The decree of January 14, 2002 established clear terminology to help consumers distinguish between these two types of diamonds. The Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty has recently reaffirmed this on October 26, 2023. Following the introduction of synthetic diamonds to the market over...