South African Trade Groups Merge to Form New Diamond Association
Two key South African industry organizations have amalgamated to create a new umbrella group that will promote the trade’s interests in the country. The Diamond Gem & Jewellery Association of Southern Africa (DGJASA) will replace the Diamond Dealers Club of South Africa (DDCSA) and the Rough Diamond Dealers Association (RDDA), the recently formed group […]
WDC Names Ronnie Vanderlinden as President
Ronnie Vanderlinden will succeed Feriel Zerouki as president of the World Diamond Council (WDC). The organization elected Vanderlinden at its May 7 annual general meeting (AGM) in Antwerp, it said last week. He held the position of vice president for three years. “We are here for one reason. To be a champion for the natural-diamond […]