Tag Archives: World Diamond Council

Guideline released to clarify diamond terminology

January 30, 2018

A new, unifying guideline has been created for the diamond industry, thanks to the combined efforts of nine organizations.

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World Diamond Council launches first Kimberley Process Observers Forum

November 21, 2016

The World Diamond Council (WDC) hosted its first Kimberley Process (KP) Observers Forum at the 2016 KP Plenary Meeting in Dubai. The forum was created to provide an opportunity for WDC members, industry experts, and civil society partners to meet and discuss common goals and efforts in the industry.

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Fischler named World Diamond Council VP

July 14, 2016

The World Diamond Council (WDC) has elected Stephane Fischler as its vice-president. “Stephane Fischler’s extensive knowledge and experience, not only in the industry, but specifically with the Kimberley Process, is invaluable to the WDC,” said council president Andrey Polyakov.

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KP rests on a tripartite foundation, say WDC

November 25, 2015

World Diamond Council (WDC) is calling on Amnesty International to return to the Kimberley Process (KP).

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De Beers veteran to lead RJC

July 3, 2015

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has named De Beers veteran Andrew Bone as its executive director.

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World Diamond Council appoints executive director

October 27, 2014

World Diamond Council (WDC) has named Patricia Syvrud as its first executive director.

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WDC agrees to finance and operate KP’s administrative support mechanism

June 5, 2014

The World Diamond Council (WDC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Kimberley Process in which it agrees to finance and operate the certification scheme’s Administrative Support Mechanism (ASM).

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Edward Asscher named WDC president

May 21, 2014

Fifth-generation diamantaire Edward Asscher has been appointed president of the World Diamond Council (WDC).

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WDC elects new board

May 1, 2014

World Diamond Council (WDC) has elected a new board of directors. Comprising 20 members, the board’s representation is equally distributed among five diamond industry sectors, reflecting the geographical diversity of the supply chain.

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WDC welcomes new KP vice-chair

November 22, 2013

The World Diamond Council (WDC) is offering its congratulations to Angola after it was appointed vice-chair of the Kimberley Process (KP).

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