De Beers Returns Diamond Auctions to Israel Diamond Exchange After Nine-Year Gap
What happened
De Beers Group Auctions returned to the Israel Diamond Exchange on October 15, 2026, ending a nine-year absence. This arrangement allows Israeli diamantaires to inspect the company's rough diamonds locally before bidding through its online sales platform. The Israel Diamond Exchange announced the return as part of an effort to revive Israel's diamond trade and attract international business.
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Why it matters
The return is viewed as an expression of confidence in the Israeli diamond industry and its status as a leading diamond center. The arrangement enables Israeli buyers to participate in the purchasing process without needing to travel abroad. De Beers Group Auctions operates separately from its Global Sightholder Sales, which account for about 90% of its rough-diamond sales by value.
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Who's involved
- De BeersInternational corporation specializing in diamond exploration and rough diamond sales.
- Israel Diamond ExchangeDiamond exchange in Israel that hosts the diamond auctions.
- BotswanaSovereign state that hosts trade sights for diamond auctions.
- NamibiaCountry that hosts trade sights for diamond auctions.
Who could feel it
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The entities involved
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De Beers
International corporation that specialises in diamond exploration, diamond mining, diamond retail, rough diamond sales and industrial diamond manufacturing
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Israel Diamond Exchange
Diamond exchange in Tel Aviv District, Israel
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Botswana
sovereign state in Southern Africa
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Namibia
country in Southern Africa
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- Botswana's diamond industry faces economic pressure due to falling Chinese demand, prompting the country to seek international support and investment.
- De Beers operates in Namibia and Angola, while Botswana holds a 15% stake and is assessing the optimal deal structure for that stake.
- London Jewelers unveiled a diamond cut by Grandview Klein Diamonds in Botswana, following a partnership with De Beers Group.
- A budget review in Namibia highlighted a drop in diamond revenue.
- Leaders from Africa and Caribbean called for joint ventures, citing Namibia and the Trinidad model for development.