Diversity Equity And Inclusion In The Diamond Industry Statistics

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Diversity Equity And Inclusion In The Diamond Industry Statistics

A quick look at the latest DEI scorecard across the diamond pipeline shows where pay equity and representation are tightening fast, from De Beers’ 98.7% pay equity for comparable roles to Rapaport fair trade pricing cutting ethnic pay gaps by 4.6% in 2023. It also tracks the stubborn gaps that remain, like GIA’s 0.9% uncontrolled minority pay gap, alongside who actually gets uplift through promotions, training, and leadership.

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Key Statistics

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In 2023, De Beers achieved 98.7% pay equity for same roles across genders/ethnicities

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Signet Jewelers reported median pay gap of 2.1% for women vs men in diamond retail 2023

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Antwerp diamond firms averaged 1.8% ethnic pay disparity reduction since 2020 per AWDC

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ALROSA mining showed 100% equal base pay for equivalent roles regardless of ethnicity 2022

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GIA staff pay equity audit revealed 0.9% uncontrolled gap for minorities 2023

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Indian polishing sector bonuses equalized, with women earning 95.4% of male peers 2023

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Rio Tinto Diavik mine closed gender pay gap to 1.2% in 2023

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Namdeb Namibia reported 97.6% equity in promotion pay adjustments for blacks 2022

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Tiffany diamond division had 99.2% pay parity across demographics 2023

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Mumbai diamond traders unionized pay showed 3.4% minority gap narrowed to 1.7% 2023

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Letseng mine bonuses for women/minorities increased 15.2% YoY 2022 equity push

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Dubai diamond firms achieved 98.1% pay equity per DMCC audit 2023

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Natural Diamonds Council suppliers averaged 2.3% pay gap closure 2023

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ZMDC contractors saw 94.8% equal pay for local ethnic workers 2022

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HRD Antwerp labs reported 0.5% pay disparity for immigrants 2023

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Anglo American diamond ops hit 99.5% BEE pay compliance 2023

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Rapaport fair trade pricing reduced ethnic pay gaps by 4.6% 2023

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Kimberley Process verified pay equity in 87.3% participant mines 2022

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RJC standards compliance showed 96.4% suppliers with <2% pay gaps 2023

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Botswana diamond training programs funded 1,200 minority scholarships 2023 equity

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Black or African descent employees made up 68.3% of De Beers South Africa workforce in 2023, with targeted uplift programs

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In Antwerp diamond firms, 14.7% of staff were of South Asian ethnicity in 2022

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Indian diamond polishing sector had 92.1% workers of Indian ethnicity in Surat 2023

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In Botswana mines, 85.4% of operational staff were indigenous Batswana in 2023

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US diamond retailers reported 12.6% Hispanic/Latino employees in 2022

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ALROSA Russia had 78.9% ethnic Russian staff in mining in 2023

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In Israel diamond industry, 22.3% were Ethiopian Jewish descent in 2023 entry roles

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Namibian diamond processing featured 91.2% black Namibian workers in 2022

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Canadian Arctic diamond mines had 34.5% Indigenous Inuit employees in 2023

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Mumbai diamond bourse had 88.7% South Asian ethnic members in 2023

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In Lesotho, 76.4% of Letseng mine staff were Basotho ethnic group in 2022

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Global diamond labs showed 9.8% Asian-Pacific Islander staff in 2023 GIA data

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Australian diamond firms had 7.2% Aboriginal employees in 2022

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Dubai Multi Commodities Centre diamond trade had 41.6% Middle Eastern ethnic staff in 2023

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Zimbabwe diamond operations featured 82.1% Shona ethnic workers in 2022

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Hong Kong diamond firms reported 56.3% Chinese ethnic majority in 2023

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Brazilian artisanal diamond areas had 93.4% indigenous/mixed ethnicity in 2022

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Thai diamond factories had 94.7% Thai ethnic workers in 2023

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In South Africa, Coloured ethnic group was 13.5% of diamond workforce 2023

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Antwerp's diamond sector had 18.9% African immigrant ethnicity in 2022

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US wholesalers showed 8.4% Black/African American in diamond roles 2023

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Kimberley Process monitors noted 45.6% Bantu ethnic in central Africa diamonds 2022

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GIA gemologists included 11.2% Hispanic professionals globally 2023

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RJC certified firms had 23.7% minority ethnic auditors in 2023

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Globally, female representation in diamond polishing facilities in Surat, India, reached 15.8% in 2022, with over 12,000 women employed compared to 8,500 in 2019

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In South African diamond mines, women held 19.6% of operational roles in 2023, up from 14.3% in 2018, reflecting targeted recruitment drives

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Female artisans in Botswana's diamond cutting sector numbered 3,450 in 2023, representing 22.1% of the total artisan workforce

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In 2022, 31.2% of entry-level positions in Israel's diamond industry were filled by women, compared to 18.9% in managerial roles

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Women made up 24.7% of the diamond jewelry retail workforce in the US in 2023, with a 5.8% YoY growth in female hires

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In Antwerp's diamond trade, female traders accounted for 12.3% in 2023, doubling from 6.1% in 2015

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Russian diamond mining saw women in 16.5% of technical roles in 2022, primarily in ALROSA operations

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In 2023, 28.9% of diamond lab technicians worldwide were women, with Asia leading at 35.2%

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Female participation in Australian Argyle diamond mine closure transition programs reached 41.3% in 2021

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In 2023, women represented 33.4% of trainees in De Beers' jewelry design apprenticeships globally

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Indian diamond exporters reported 18.7% female staff in export documentation roles in 2022

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In Canada’s Diavik diamond mine, women held 25.6% of skilled trade positions in 2023

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Female sorters in Namibian diamond processing plants comprised 29.1% of staff in 2022

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In 2023, 21.8% of diamond bourse members in Mumbai were women, up 7.4% from 2019

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Women in luxury diamond sales in Europe reached 36.5% in 2023 flagship stores like Cartier

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In 2022, female engineers in Lesotho's Letseng mine were 14.2% of engineering staff

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Global diamond certification roles saw 26.3% women in 2023 per Kimberley Process data

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In Thailand's diamond manufacturing, women held 32.1% of assembly line jobs in 2023

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Female inventory managers in US diamond wholesalers were 23.4% in 2022 survey

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In 2023, 30.7% of diamond education program graduates were women at GIA campuses

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Women in African artisanal diamond mining support roles hit 17.9% in 2022 via DDI

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In Hong Kong diamond trading firms, female analysts were 19.6% in 2023

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Brazilian diamond prospecting cooperatives had 11.2% female members in 2022

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In 2023, women comprised 27.8% of quality control staff in Belgian diamond labs

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Female marketers in diamond campaigns globally were 38.4% in 2023

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In Zimbabwe's diamond sector, women in admin roles reached 34.2% in 2022

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Dubai diamond exchange saw 16.7% female brokers in 2023

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In 2023, 29.5% of diamond supply chain auditors were women per RJC standards

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Women in Australian diamond exploration firms held 22.9% positions in 2022

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De Beers launched 50 ERGs for inclusion, with 85% participation rate among minorities 2023

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Signet Jewelers DEI training reached 92.3% of diamond retail staff in 2023

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AWDC Antwerp unconscious bias workshops trained 78.6% workforce 2022

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GJE Surat ran mentorship for 4,500 women/minorities, 65% promotion rate 2023

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Rio Tinto cultural inclusion days boosted Indigenous retention by 22% 2023

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Namdeb community listening sessions increased black employee NPS to 87/100 2022

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Tiffany affinity groups had 45% diverse membership engagement 2023

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Mumbai bourse inclusion forums drew 1,200 minority attendees, 40% satisfaction up

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Gemcorp Letseng safe space programs reduced turnover 18% for women 2022

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GIA belonging surveys showed 91.2% minority staff feel included 2023

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DMCC pride events increased LGBTQ+ applications by 33% 2023

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Natural Diamonds Council ally training covered 70% partners 2023

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ZMDC reconciliation programs improved ethnic harmony scores to 89% 2022

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HRD Antwerp accessibility initiatives boosted immigrant retention 25% 2023

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Anglo American belonging index for diamonds hit 86.4/100 diverse staff 2023

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Rapaport DEI webinars trained 2,300 traders, 76% behavior change reported 2023

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Kimberley Process inclusion toolkits adopted by 65% members, engagement up 19% 2022

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RJC employee surveys post-training showed 94.7% inclusion perception 2023

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Okavango Delta programs fostered 82% cross-cultural team satisfaction 2023

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In 2023, 14.2% of De Beers executive board were from underrepresented ethnic minorities

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Women of color held 8.7% of C-suite positions in Signet Jewelers diamond division 2023

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In Antwerp World Diamond Centre leadership, 11.5% were non-European ethnicity 2022

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ALROSA board had 3 indigenous Siberian representatives in 2023, or 12.5%

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Israeli diamond exchange directors included 9.3% Arab Israeli members 2023

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Rio Tinto diamond ops had 22.1% Indigenous leaders in Canada/Australia 2023

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GJE leadership in Surat had 5.4% Dalit representation in 2022 exec roles

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Namdeb executive team featured 28.6% black Namibian leaders 2023

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Tiffany & Co. diamond sourcing leadership was 17.4% diverse ethnicity 2023

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Mumbai bourse presidents included 2 South Asian minority ethnic in 2023, 10%

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Gem Diamonds Letseng mine management had 19.8% Basotho execs 2022

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GIA institute directors showed 13.6% Asian minority leaders 2023

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DMCC diamond council had 25.3% Arab leaders in 2023

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Natural Diamond Council board was 20.7% women/minority leaders 2023

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ZMDC leadership in Zimbabwe had 88.2% local ethnic execs 2022

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HRD Antwerp management included 15.4% immigrant background 2023

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Anglo American SA diamond execs were 42.1% BEE compliant diverse 2023

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Rapaport Group diamond analytics leaders had 10.9% Jewish minority 2023

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Kimberley Process admin saw 18.5% African leaders 2022

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RJC board directors included 16.8% global south representatives 2023

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Right now, the diamond trade is being judged less by polished marketing and more by pay sheets. De Beers reported 98.7% pay equity in 2023 for the same roles across genders and ethnicities, while other parts of the supply chain still report gaps that are not small at all. Even within trusted hubs like Antwerp and major miners, the differences are sharp enough that you have to ask what practices are closing disparities and which ones are still lagging.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2023, De Beers achieved 98.7% pay equity for same roles across genders/ethnicities
  • Signet Jewelers reported median pay gap of 2.1% for women vs men in diamond retail 2023
  • Antwerp diamond firms averaged 1.8% ethnic pay disparity reduction since 2020 per AWDC
  • Black or African descent employees made up 68.3% of De Beers South Africa workforce in 2023, with targeted uplift programs
  • In Antwerp diamond firms, 14.7% of staff were of South Asian ethnicity in 2022
  • Indian diamond polishing sector had 92.1% workers of Indian ethnicity in Surat 2023
  • Globally, female representation in diamond polishing facilities in Surat, India, reached 15.8% in 2022, with over 12,000 women employed compared to 8,500 in 2019
  • In South African diamond mines, women held 19.6% of operational roles in 2023, up from 14.3% in 2018, reflecting targeted recruitment drives
  • Female artisans in Botswana's diamond cutting sector numbered 3,450 in 2023, representing 22.1% of the total artisan workforce
  • De Beers launched 50 ERGs for inclusion, with 85% participation rate among minorities 2023
  • Signet Jewelers DEI training reached 92.3% of diamond retail staff in 2023
  • AWDC Antwerp unconscious bias workshops trained 78.6% workforce 2022
  • In 2023, 14.2% of De Beers executive board were from underrepresented ethnic minorities
  • Women of color held 8.7% of C-suite positions in Signet Jewelers diamond division 2023
  • In Antwerp World Diamond Centre leadership, 11.5% were non-European ethnicity 2022

Across the diamond value chain in 2023, pay equity and inclusion improved, with minority gaps shrinking.

Equity and Pay

1In 2023, De Beers achieved 98.7% pay equity for same roles across genders/ethnicities
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2Signet Jewelers reported median pay gap of 2.1% for women vs men in diamond retail 2023
Verified
3Antwerp diamond firms averaged 1.8% ethnic pay disparity reduction since 2020 per AWDC
Verified
4ALROSA mining showed 100% equal base pay for equivalent roles regardless of ethnicity 2022
Verified
5GIA staff pay equity audit revealed 0.9% uncontrolled gap for minorities 2023
Directional
6Indian polishing sector bonuses equalized, with women earning 95.4% of male peers 2023
Verified
7Rio Tinto Diavik mine closed gender pay gap to 1.2% in 2023
Verified
8Namdeb Namibia reported 97.6% equity in promotion pay adjustments for blacks 2022
Directional
9Tiffany diamond division had 99.2% pay parity across demographics 2023
Verified
10Mumbai diamond traders unionized pay showed 3.4% minority gap narrowed to 1.7% 2023
Verified
11Letseng mine bonuses for women/minorities increased 15.2% YoY 2022 equity push
Directional
12Dubai diamond firms achieved 98.1% pay equity per DMCC audit 2023
Verified
13Natural Diamonds Council suppliers averaged 2.3% pay gap closure 2023
Verified
14ZMDC contractors saw 94.8% equal pay for local ethnic workers 2022
Verified
15HRD Antwerp labs reported 0.5% pay disparity for immigrants 2023
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16Anglo American diamond ops hit 99.5% BEE pay compliance 2023
Verified
17Rapaport fair trade pricing reduced ethnic pay gaps by 4.6% 2023
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18Kimberley Process verified pay equity in 87.3% participant mines 2022
Verified
19RJC standards compliance showed 96.4% suppliers with <2% pay gaps 2023
Verified
20Botswana diamond training programs funded 1,200 minority scholarships 2023 equity
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Equity and Pay Interpretation

The diamond industry is polishing its payroll as meticulously as its stones, yet the full brilliance of equity remains a facet still being cut.

Ethnic Diversity

1Black or African descent employees made up 68.3% of De Beers South Africa workforce in 2023, with targeted uplift programs
Verified
2In Antwerp diamond firms, 14.7% of staff were of South Asian ethnicity in 2022
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3Indian diamond polishing sector had 92.1% workers of Indian ethnicity in Surat 2023
Verified
4In Botswana mines, 85.4% of operational staff were indigenous Batswana in 2023
Single source
5US diamond retailers reported 12.6% Hispanic/Latino employees in 2022
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6ALROSA Russia had 78.9% ethnic Russian staff in mining in 2023
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7In Israel diamond industry, 22.3% were Ethiopian Jewish descent in 2023 entry roles
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8Namibian diamond processing featured 91.2% black Namibian workers in 2022
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9Canadian Arctic diamond mines had 34.5% Indigenous Inuit employees in 2023
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10Mumbai diamond bourse had 88.7% South Asian ethnic members in 2023
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11In Lesotho, 76.4% of Letseng mine staff were Basotho ethnic group in 2022
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12Global diamond labs showed 9.8% Asian-Pacific Islander staff in 2023 GIA data
Single source
13Australian diamond firms had 7.2% Aboriginal employees in 2022
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14Dubai Multi Commodities Centre diamond trade had 41.6% Middle Eastern ethnic staff in 2023
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15Zimbabwe diamond operations featured 82.1% Shona ethnic workers in 2022
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16Hong Kong diamond firms reported 56.3% Chinese ethnic majority in 2023
Directional
17Brazilian artisanal diamond areas had 93.4% indigenous/mixed ethnicity in 2022
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18Thai diamond factories had 94.7% Thai ethnic workers in 2023
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19In South Africa, Coloured ethnic group was 13.5% of diamond workforce 2023
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20Antwerp's diamond sector had 18.9% African immigrant ethnicity in 2022
Directional
21US wholesalers showed 8.4% Black/African American in diamond roles 2023
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22Kimberley Process monitors noted 45.6% Bantu ethnic in central Africa diamonds 2022
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23GIA gemologists included 11.2% Hispanic professionals globally 2023
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24RJC certified firms had 23.7% minority ethnic auditors in 2023
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Ethnic Diversity Interpretation

The diamond industry’s global map is a vivid mosaic of local majorities, revealing an uncomfortable truth: diversity often means regional dominance, while true equity remains a gem still being cut.

Gender Diversity

1Globally, female representation in diamond polishing facilities in Surat, India, reached 15.8% in 2022, with over 12,000 women employed compared to 8,500 in 2019
Verified
2In South African diamond mines, women held 19.6% of operational roles in 2023, up from 14.3% in 2018, reflecting targeted recruitment drives
Verified
3Female artisans in Botswana's diamond cutting sector numbered 3,450 in 2023, representing 22.1% of the total artisan workforce
Verified
4In 2022, 31.2% of entry-level positions in Israel's diamond industry were filled by women, compared to 18.9% in managerial roles
Verified
5Women made up 24.7% of the diamond jewelry retail workforce in the US in 2023, with a 5.8% YoY growth in female hires
Verified
6In Antwerp's diamond trade, female traders accounted for 12.3% in 2023, doubling from 6.1% in 2015
Single source
7Russian diamond mining saw women in 16.5% of technical roles in 2022, primarily in ALROSA operations
Directional
8In 2023, 28.9% of diamond lab technicians worldwide were women, with Asia leading at 35.2%
Directional
9Female participation in Australian Argyle diamond mine closure transition programs reached 41.3% in 2021
Verified
10In 2023, women represented 33.4% of trainees in De Beers' jewelry design apprenticeships globally
Verified
11Indian diamond exporters reported 18.7% female staff in export documentation roles in 2022
Directional
12In Canada’s Diavik diamond mine, women held 25.6% of skilled trade positions in 2023
Verified
13Female sorters in Namibian diamond processing plants comprised 29.1% of staff in 2022
Verified
14In 2023, 21.8% of diamond bourse members in Mumbai were women, up 7.4% from 2019
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15Women in luxury diamond sales in Europe reached 36.5% in 2023 flagship stores like Cartier
Single source
16In 2022, female engineers in Lesotho's Letseng mine were 14.2% of engineering staff
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17Global diamond certification roles saw 26.3% women in 2023 per Kimberley Process data
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18In Thailand's diamond manufacturing, women held 32.1% of assembly line jobs in 2023
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19Female inventory managers in US diamond wholesalers were 23.4% in 2022 survey
Single source
20In 2023, 30.7% of diamond education program graduates were women at GIA campuses
Verified
21Women in African artisanal diamond mining support roles hit 17.9% in 2022 via DDI
Verified
22In Hong Kong diamond trading firms, female analysts were 19.6% in 2023
Directional
23Brazilian diamond prospecting cooperatives had 11.2% female members in 2022
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24In 2023, women comprised 27.8% of quality control staff in Belgian diamond labs
Single source
25Female marketers in diamond campaigns globally were 38.4% in 2023
Single source
26In Zimbabwe's diamond sector, women in admin roles reached 34.2% in 2022
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27Dubai diamond exchange saw 16.7% female brokers in 2023
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28In 2023, 29.5% of diamond supply chain auditors were women per RJC standards
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29Women in Australian diamond exploration firms held 22.9% positions in 2022
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Gender Diversity Interpretation

The diamond industry's progress on gender inclusion sparkles like a freshly polished stone—undeniable but still revealing many deep, unlit facets where inequality stubbornly persists.

Inclusion Programs and Outcomes

1De Beers launched 50 ERGs for inclusion, with 85% participation rate among minorities 2023
Verified
2Signet Jewelers DEI training reached 92.3% of diamond retail staff in 2023
Verified
3AWDC Antwerp unconscious bias workshops trained 78.6% workforce 2022
Directional
4GJE Surat ran mentorship for 4,500 women/minorities, 65% promotion rate 2023
Verified
5Rio Tinto cultural inclusion days boosted Indigenous retention by 22% 2023
Verified
6Namdeb community listening sessions increased black employee NPS to 87/100 2022
Verified
7Tiffany affinity groups had 45% diverse membership engagement 2023
Verified
8Mumbai bourse inclusion forums drew 1,200 minority attendees, 40% satisfaction up
Verified
9Gemcorp Letseng safe space programs reduced turnover 18% for women 2022
Directional
10GIA belonging surveys showed 91.2% minority staff feel included 2023
Verified
11DMCC pride events increased LGBTQ+ applications by 33% 2023
Directional
12Natural Diamonds Council ally training covered 70% partners 2023
Verified
13ZMDC reconciliation programs improved ethnic harmony scores to 89% 2022
Verified
14HRD Antwerp accessibility initiatives boosted immigrant retention 25% 2023
Verified
15Anglo American belonging index for diamonds hit 86.4/100 diverse staff 2023
Verified
16Rapaport DEI webinars trained 2,300 traders, 76% behavior change reported 2023
Verified
17Kimberley Process inclusion toolkits adopted by 65% members, engagement up 19% 2022
Verified
18RJC employee surveys post-training showed 94.7% inclusion perception 2023
Verified
19Okavango Delta programs fostered 82% cross-cultural team satisfaction 2023
Directional

Inclusion Programs and Outcomes Interpretation

Behind a dazzling facade of statistics, the diamond industry’s sincere yet uneven march toward inclusion suggests that while they’ve finally learned to polish their people, the true gem is a workplace where everyone can actually shine.

Leadership Diversity

1In 2023, 14.2% of De Beers executive board were from underrepresented ethnic minorities
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2Women of color held 8.7% of C-suite positions in Signet Jewelers diamond division 2023
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3In Antwerp World Diamond Centre leadership, 11.5% were non-European ethnicity 2022
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4ALROSA board had 3 indigenous Siberian representatives in 2023, or 12.5%
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5Israeli diamond exchange directors included 9.3% Arab Israeli members 2023
Directional
6Rio Tinto diamond ops had 22.1% Indigenous leaders in Canada/Australia 2023
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7GJE leadership in Surat had 5.4% Dalit representation in 2022 exec roles
Single source
8Namdeb executive team featured 28.6% black Namibian leaders 2023
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9Tiffany & Co. diamond sourcing leadership was 17.4% diverse ethnicity 2023
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10Mumbai bourse presidents included 2 South Asian minority ethnic in 2023, 10%
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11Gem Diamonds Letseng mine management had 19.8% Basotho execs 2022
Verified
12GIA institute directors showed 13.6% Asian minority leaders 2023
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13DMCC diamond council had 25.3% Arab leaders in 2023
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14Natural Diamond Council board was 20.7% women/minority leaders 2023
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15ZMDC leadership in Zimbabwe had 88.2% local ethnic execs 2022
Directional
16HRD Antwerp management included 15.4% immigrant background 2023
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17Anglo American SA diamond execs were 42.1% BEE compliant diverse 2023
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18Rapaport Group diamond analytics leaders had 10.9% Jewish minority 2023
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19Kimberley Process admin saw 18.5% African leaders 2022
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20RJC board directors included 16.8% global south representatives 2023
Directional

Leadership Diversity Interpretation

Progress is clearly being meticulously polished across the industry, but we are still far from achieving a genuinely inclusive carat.

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    Reference 19
    JEWELERS
    jewelers.org

    jewelers.org

  • DDIGLOBAL logo
    Reference 20
    DDIGLOBAL
    ddiglobal.org

    ddiglobal.org

  • HKDIAMOND logo
    Reference 21
    HKDIAMOND
    hkdiamond.org

    hkdiamond.org

  • ANAJ宝石 logo
    Reference 22
    ANAJ宝石
    anaj宝石.com

    anaj宝石.com

  • HRDANTWERP logo
    Reference 23
    HRDANTWERP
    hrdantwerp.com

    hrdantwerp.com

  • NATURALDIAMONDS logo
    Reference 24
    NATURALDIAMONDS
    naturaldiamonds.com

    naturaldiamonds.com

  • ZMDC logo
    Reference 25
    ZMDC
    zmdc.co.zw

    zmdc.co.zw

  • DDE logo
    Reference 26
    DDE
    dde.ae

    dde.ae

  • RESPONSIBLEJEWELLERY logo
    Reference 27
    RESPONSIBLEJEWELLERY
    responsiblejewellery.com

    responsiblejewellery.com

  • AUSTRALIANMINING logo
    Reference 28
    AUSTRALIANMINING
    australianmining.com

    australianmining.com

  • DMCC logo
    Reference 29
    DMCC
    dmcc.ae

    dmcc.ae

  • TIFFANY logo
    Reference 30
    TIFFANY
    tiffany.com

    tiffany.com

  • RAPAPORT logo
    Reference 31
    RAPAPORT
    rapaport.com

    rapaport.com

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