The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has released the second edition of its Diamond Facts Report—a must-read resource for anyone seeking transparent, accurate info on the natural diamond industry. 🧠✨
🔍 What’s Inside the 2025 Edition:
🌍 Supports 10M livelihoods
- NDC members provide jobs, invest in education, health, infrastructure, and help mining communities thrive after closure.
🌱 Eco Commitments
- Indian manufacturers are switching to renewable energy
- Net Zero goals, solar & wind, reforestation, biodiversity investments 🌿
🧪 Diamond Verification
- The ASSURE Program tests how well lab devices detect real vs. lab-grown diamonds
- Results published in the ASSURE Directory ✅
📉 Pricing Facts
- Lab-grown diamond prices down 83% (1.5ct stone, since 2015)
- Natural diamond prices: long-term +3%/yr growth since 1970
📜 Truth in Terminology
- Legal definitions + ad guidelines ensure consumers know what they’re buying
- Natural ≠ Lab-grown—clear labeling required
🛡️ Responsible Sourcing
- Governed by the Kimberley Process (UN & WTO)
- Includes strict audit systems, community oversight & conflict-free certification
🏗️ Responsible Mine Closure
- Mines require a 10+ year plan for closure
- Social & environmental impact audits are mandatory before opening a mine
💬 NDC CEO David Kellie:
“Natural diamonds are Earth’s rare treasures—responsibly sourced and globally impactful.”
💬 Richa Singh, MD NDC India & ME:
“This report highlights not just beauty, but the legacy and contribution of diamonds—especially India’s global leadership in manufacturing.”
TL;DR
✅ Natural diamonds support people, protect nature, and grow in value
🔍 NDC’s new report clears up myths and boosts transparency
📥 Get smarter about diamonds—fact over fiction