Bonas Group

Bonas Group is also joining our team of gold sponsors. Bonas Group is the world’s largest independent diamond and gemstone tender house, representing ten mines across three continents. 💎 Bonas has been an industry player for over 140 years. Therefore, it is the longest established diamond brokerage and consultancy firm in the diamond industry. On top of that, the company has been led by the Bonas family since the very beginning. The company is indispensable in the Antwerp diamond industry because it is a significant brokerage, offering the city exclusive access to rough diamonds from top producers. Thank you so much for supporting our event, Bonas! 😊 #FACETS2024 #Sponsorship #Diamonds #DiamondsAntwerp #Antwerp

NDC Takes French Press to Antwerp’s Diamond Capital!   Last week, NDC’s Europe team hosted top French press—Challenges, Dreams, l'Opinion, Montres Heroes , OBS, and Paris Match—for an unforgettable journey into the world of natural diamonds. We explored Antwerp, the heart of Europe’s diamond trade, diving into every stage of the diamond lifecycle—from recovery to cutting, polishing, trading, and verification.   A huge thank you to Antwerpsche Diamantkring cv, Bonas Group, Diamcad and Rio Tinto, and for an incredible visit! Lucie Cipolla Bertrand Fraysse Jean-Pascal Grosso Fabrice Leonard Françoise-Marie Santucci Thomas Vollaire Raluca Anghel Mina El Hadraoui Corinne Pech

On October 17, 2024, WJI 2030 hosted its second CEO Forum, focused on the Value of Principles and Transparency in an Era of Disruption and Polarization, at Kering in Paris. A special thank you to our esteemed speakers for their invaluable contributions: - Marie-Claire Daveu, Chief Sustainability & Institutional Affairs Officer, Kering  - Martin Reeves, Managing Director & Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)  - Georg Kell, Co-Founder, United Nations Global Compact  - Alexander Lacik, CEO, Pandora  - Diana Verde Nieto, International Business & Sustainability Leader, Author  - Justin Fitzpatrick, CEO, ESG Book  - Oulimata Sarr, President of the National Committee for the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) in Senegal, Founder & President, Our Legacy Foundation, Former Minister of Economy, Planning, and Cooperation in Senegal  - Dr Anino Emuwa, Managing Director, Avandis Consulting and Founder of 100 Women @ Davos  - Cyrille Vigneron, Chairman, Cartier Culture & Philanthropy, Cartier  - Prof. Stéphane J.G. Girod, Professor and Thought Leader in Transformation, IMD  - Alba Cappellieri, Head of Jewelry & Accessories Design, Politecnico di Milano - Iris Maria Alexis Van der Veken, Executive Director & Secretary General, WJI 2030 A warmhearted thank you to everyone who participated in making this event a success. It was a unique opportunity to bring together CEOs from across the luxury and sustainability sectors to explore the growing significance of transparency in an evolving regulatory and multi-stakeholder landscape. Thank you for the thoughtful discussions and inspiring insights. Together, through leadership and action, we can drive meaningful change. #WJI2030 #CEOForum #Sustainability #Leadership #Transparency #LuxuryIndustry #Kering

Introducing our new natural diamond campaign: Worth the Wait We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our captivating campaign in collaboration with Signet Jewelers to connect a new generation of diverse U.S. couples with the unique attributes of natural diamonds as the perfect symbols of modern love. Highlighting the journeys of real-world Millennial and Gen Z couples, the campaign illustrates the pressures and joys that couples experience as they grow both as individuals and in their relationships. Because just as love is the result of a journey marked by time, growth, and resilience, so too are natural diamonds, which are formed deep within the Earth over billions of years. Grounded in Signet’s data-driven insights and drawing on De Beers’ history of emotional natural diamond storytelling, it speaks directly to a desire from today’s couples for a modern reflection of relationships — one that’s authentic, diverse, and true to their own experiences. We’re so proud of this campaign and believe it perfectly captures the essence of why, just like each couple’s unique journey to get engaged, a natural diamond is worth the wait. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gvBchYwR

‘What do diamonds do for people?’ Our Brand Ambassador, Lupita Nyong’o, sought to answer this question by visiting South Africa and Namibia, where diamonds are a key source of wealth and opportunity, providing jobs, local procurement, taxes, and support for biodiversity conservation. Her journey began at the Venetia Mine in South Africa, where over 4,000 people are employed. Lupita also explored the Venetia Limpopo Game Reserve, a conservation success story that’s creating wildlife habitats and offering future tourism and livelihood opportunities. In Namibia, she visited NDTC (Namibian Diamond Trading Company) and Namdeb, both 50:50 joint ventures between the Namibian Government and De Beers. NDTC sorts and values rough diamonds, while Namdeb discovers some of the world’s highest-value gems. Lupita Nyong’o’s journey wrapped up with a visit to the EntreprenHer programme and the #BeFree Youth Campus, both funded by De Beers. These initiatives empower women entrepreneurs and support youth development, creating sustainable futures for communities across Southern Africa. #EntreprenHer, in collaboration with UN Women and local governments, has supported over 2,600 women micro-entrepreneurs in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana since 2017, with plans to help 1,500 more. The #BeFree Youth Campus, founded by former First Lady of Namibia Monica Geingos, provides holistic services for youth, from mental health support to legal guidance and skills development, addressing critical issues like Gender-Based Violence and empowering young people. Find out more about these transformative programmes at https://lnkd.in/eDcAprvU