PRELUDE
Coleby Nicholson, managing editor of Jeweller
Is De Beers’ decision to enter the synthetic diamond market simply a logical extension of its existing business or is monopolistic behaviour aimed at controlling the industry. Read more » PANEL OF INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Sally Morrison, chief marketing officer, De Beers' Lightbox
Lab-grown diamonds can create new opportunities and, according to SALLY MORRISON, allow jewellers to compete with other fashion categories. Read more »
 Jean-Marc Lieberherr, chief executive officer, Diamond Producers Association
JEAN-MARC LIEBERHERR says consumers will continue to value the rarity and authenticity of natural diamonds because, in the end, real matters. Read more »
 Richard Gerard, secretary general International DIamond Growers Association
Lab-grown diamonds offer significant value and legitimate consumer choice. As such RICHARD GARARD says a downward price shift is unlikely. Read more »
 SORTING THROUGH THE FACT AND FICTIONErnie Blom, president World Federation Diamond Bourses
Diamonds can’t be made; they are part of Mother Nature. ERNIE BLOM says synthetic stones are akin to making widgets on a factory production line. Read more »
Gaetano Cavallieri, president CIBJO
We should not fight the synthetic diamond manufacturers, but rather differentiate their product from natural diamonds says GAETANO CAVALIERI. Read more »
Boaz Moldawsky, chairman Israel Diamond Institute
No product, as shiny and sparkly as it may be, can take the place of a natural diamond. BOAZ MOLDAWSKY explains why IDE bans synthetic stones. Read more »
Alan Bronstein, president NCDIA | Nilesh Sheth, president IDCAS
ALAN BRONSTEIN and NILESH SHETH believe synthetic stones only threaten the natural diamond market if there is no disclosure or transparency. Read more »
Mehul N Shah, vice president Bharat Diamond Bourse
The Indian gems and jewellery sector is a US$40 billion industry and, according to MEHUL SHAH, around 1 million families earn their livelihood thanks to the diamond industry. Read more »
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