WDC WELCOMES FOUR NEW MEMBERS
The World Diamond Council is proud to enter into its ranks four new members – each committed to protecting the integrity of the diamond supply chain. They are KGK Suisse SA, KGK Diamonds, David Rosenberg Diamonds, and the Qatar Diamond Exchange.
MAY 27, 2026
KGK SUISSE SA
KGK Suisse SA originates from a Swiss diamond cutting company founded in 1918, which following its strategic re-establishment in 2020 remains one of the leading suppliers of diamonds and gemstones to the Swiss watch and jewelry industry.
The company’s team of highly skilled gemologists operates a state-of-the-art laboratory, using advanced technology to ensure the authenticity of exclusively natural gemstones. It support its partners from the earliest design stages of diamond-set timepieces, accompanying each project throughout development and supplying diamonds and gemstones with the highest level of precision and consistency.
KGK Suisse is deeply committed to building trust in natural diamonds sourced from ethical and sustainable origins, in close collaboration with its technology partners.
KGK Suisse SA represents the KGK Group in the Swiss market and in neighboring countries, offering a full range of products and expertise in quantity and quality.
Patrik Schäfer, Founder and Chairman of KGK Suisse SA.
KGK DIAMONDS
KGK Diamonds is one of the world’s largest natural diamond manufacturers and a part of the KGK Group, established in 1905. The company operates manufacturing facilities in India, Botswana, Namibia, and Angola, with its presence across more than fifteen countries worldwide.
KGK’s reputation for quality is built on discipline across every stage of production. From planning and cutting to final polish, each stone is handled with a precision that reflects decades of accumulated expertise and craftsmanship. Combined with state-of-the-art technology across manufacturing processes, consistency is ensured across every stone produced at its facility.
The company has a fully integrated operation that covers every step from rough sourcing to polished distribution, backed by more than five decades of experience and long-standing relationships across the industry.
KGK Diamonds is a De Beers Sightholder, an RJC certified member, and is regularly audited under De Beers’ Best Practice Principles and Forevermark Pipeline Integrity.
Sustainability, the company believes, is not a policy statement. It is woven into how it sources, manufactures, and delivers. As the industry evolves, KGK’s vision is to set the standard for what responsible diamond manufacturing looks like and to prove that excellence and responsibility are inseparable.
Traceability is where KGK has taken a decisive lead. Every rough parcel is tracked from the moment it enters a facility through to the finished stone. It is not waiting for the industry to catch up. Full transparency, responsible sourcing, and an uncompromising standard of excellence are already how the company operates, every day, across every market it serves.
Navrattan Kothari, Chairman of the KGK Group.
Sanjay Kothari, Vice Chairman of the KGK Group.
Sandeep Kothari, Managing Director of the KGK Group.
QATAR DIAMOND EXCHANGE
The Qatar Diamond Exchange is Qatar’s central, regulated platform for the trading of rough and polished diamonds, being positioned as a secure and institutionally governed marketplace connecting global supply with regional and international demand. Located within Ras Bufontas Free Zone, adjacent to Hamad International Airport, it serves as a high-efficiency gateway for the movement and trade of diamonds.
Anchored in Qatar’s participation in the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme since 2021, the exchange operates within a robust compliance framework that ensures traceability, transparency, and alignment with global industry standards.
The exchange combines secure trading infrastructure with integrated ecosystem capabilities. This includes a dedicated trading hall, private negotiation suites, on-site certification services, and institutional-grade vaulting with biometric access and 24/7 monitoring. Its proximity to the airport enables rapid, secure transfer of consignments from aircraft to vault within minutes, supporting efficient and controled logistics flows.
Beyond physical infrastructure, the platform functions as a complete marketplace, facilitating tenders, auctions, and secondary trading activity, while also supporting dispute resolution and market integrity mechanisms aligned with international bourse practices.
HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al-Thani, CEO of the Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), which hosts the Qatar Diamond Exchange.
ROSENBERG DIAMONDS & CO.
Rosenberg Diamonds & Co. is a premier global diamond house built on rarity, craftsmanship, and uncompromising standards. Guided by its philosophy, “A Legacy in Every Carat®,” the company has established itself as a trusted authority in exceptional natural diamonds particularly rare fancy color stones and high-grade white diamonds of notable size and brilliance, with a strong emphasis on D Flawless Type IIa diamonds.
With a vertically integrated approach, Rosenberg Diamonds & Co. oversees every stage of the diamond journey from sourcing some of the world’s most remarkable rough stones to cutting, polishing, and delivering exquisite, finished gems. Each diamond is meticulously hand-selected and certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), ensuring the highest standards of authenticity, quality, and ethical sourcing.
The firm’s reputation is defined not only by the caliber of its diamonds but also by its discretion and highly personalized service. Serving an elite international clientele of collectors, investors, and connoisseurs, including ultra-high-net-worth individuals, the company provides access to rare, investment-grade diamonds that transcend traditional luxury.
Founded and led by CEO David Rosenberg, the company continues to set a benchmark for excellence. At its core is a commitment to legacy—curating diamonds destined to endure across generations.
David Rosenberg.
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