WDC WELCOMES THREE NEW MEMBERS
The World Diamond Council is proud to enter into its ranks three new members – each committed to protecting the integrity of the diamond supply chain. They are AV Globale DMCC, Debswana and Kimberly Laboratory for Diamond & Gemstone Testing.
NOVEMBER 4, 2025
AV GLOBALE DMCC
Based in Dubai’s iconic Almas Tower at Jumeirah Lake Towers, AV Globale is a leader in the international diamond and fine jewellery trade. The company serves clients around the world and combines years of craftsmanship with modern sales methods. This creates a reliable marketplace for precious stones and high-quality jewelry.
AV Globale specializes in auctions and tenders for both rough and polished diamonds, along with fine jewelry. The company hosts secure, carefully curated events on its own platform. Buyers and sellers can join in public bidding or take part in exclusive private sales. Access is available only by invitation. This ensures privacy, trust, and integrity during the process.
As a proud member of the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE), AV Globale benefits from top-notch facilities, including modern tender and auction spaces. Besides trading, the company provides a variety of custom services, such as diamond preparation and management, secure storage, and tailored marketing solutions to improve each client’s offerings.
Founded by Ashish Vijay, a third-generation gemstone trader, AV Globale builds on a family legacy of over 77 years in the diamond industry. Under his leadership, the company has changed the auction and tender landscape. It sets new standards for trust, transparency, tradition, and innovative technology within the sector.
With its fresh approach and focus on quality, AV Globale links global markets and promotes trust and innovation in the future of the diamond and jewelry trade
Ashish Vijay, Founder, AV Globale DMCC.
DEBSWANA
Debswana Diamond Company was established in 1969, and it is owned in equal shares by the Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group. It is one of the world’s leading diamond producers by value and volume.
Debswana operates four diamond mines in Orapa, Letlhakane, Damtshaa and Jwaneng. The company is a major contributor to the national economy of Botswana – contributing significantly to the gross domestic product, foreign exchange earnings and government revenues.
Debswana is one of the largest private sector employers, with over 5,500 employees and over 6,000 contractors. Debswana is also the largest contributor to the De Beers Group rough diamond production. The company is committed to mining safely, optimally and responsibly, as well as making a meaningful contribution to the development of communities around its mines and the nation at large, thus making life brilliant.
Andrew Maatla Motsomi, CEO, Debswana.
KIMBERLY LABORATORY FOR DIAMOND & GEMSTONE TESTING
With the State Qatar is actively working to diversify its economy away from hydrocarbons by developing specialized knowledge-based industries. the Kimberly Laboratory for Diamond and Gemstone Testing is an integrated center in the Gulf offering high-precision gemstone certification services, with a firm commitment to ethical and transparent trade.
With rising global demand for diamond traceability and rapid testing services, the laboratory delivers ISO/IEC 17025 compliant reports within 48 hours, reducing costs and enhancing consumer confidence.
Its vision is centered on establishing Doha as a global hub for fair and transparent trade. The mission focuses on providing a leading inspection and certification ecosystem, nurturing national talent, and combating illicit trade all in support of Qatar National Vision 2030.
Through partnerships with HRD Antwerp (Belgium), GIA (USA), and SSEF (Switzerland), the laboratory provides full-spectrum traceability “from mine to market.” It offers lab-grown diamond testing, colored gemstone grading, and legal advisory all from a single platform.
Its rollout begins with mobile certification units in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bahrain (2025–2026), followed by joint laboratories in Egypt, Morocco, and Turkey (2027–2030), leveraging Qatar’s Free Zone incentives.
The Kimberly Academy will soon be launched in collaboration with Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education to train no fewer than 400 regional experts in gemstone testing and anti–money laundering related to the diamond trade.
Einas Mohammed, Co-Founder, Kimberly Laboratory for Diamond & Gemstone Testing.