Natural Diamond Council, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promote and support the natural diamond industry and Vogue India, the country’s leading fashion, beauty, luxury and lifestyle multi-media brand have joined hands for the second edition of the virtual Diamond Festival on August 26 and 27, 2022. The online event is an all-access pass to the most coveted conversations and experiences around diamonds featuring the world’s leading jewellery influencers, industry insiders and celebrities.

Celebrating the incredible craftsmanship and legacy of the modern diamond industry, The Vogue India X Natural Diamond Council Diamond Festival - The Online Edit will feature over 30 celebrities and influencers, encapsulating the best in the business, discussing all things diamonds. From Bollywood’s much-loved Sara Ali Khan who will spill the beans on the Gen-Z perspective on Diamonds to Bridgerton fame’s Charithra Chandran taking audiences through her red carpet looks, the festival will cover an array of topics. The country’s favourite Bollywood wives from their smash hit Netflix series – Maheep Kapoor, Bhavana Pandey, Seema Khan and Neelam Kothari will share with audiences their love for self-gifting while the path breaking Valerie Messika in conversation with Diipa Khosla will showcase how to style every day and statement diamonds with ease. Leading International jewellery designers Jessica Mccormack, Ana Khouri and Fernando Jorge will also be a part of the star-studded line-up!

Richa Singh, Managing Director, Natural Diamond Council, India & The Middle East said, “The first edition received a great response and engagement with over 21 million views – reconfirming our belief that diamonds are an integral part of our consumers’ life and there is immense curiosity around them. Our second edition of the Diamond Festival will satiate that inquisitiveness by addressing a wide range of topics including heritage value, conscious luxury, styling guides, education, fashion, history, and much more. We look forward to support from the industry as we continue to champion natural diamonds and remind our audience that these eternal style icons, with their versatility and inherent heirloom value, are a key part of our everyday story.”

“In its second year now, the Diamond Festival spotlights stories attached to this very important gem in our lives. Whether it is the heirlooms that make up our jewellery boxes or how we self-express using jewellery, and the rise and staying power of natural diamonds for all genders — we hear from the most prominent and exciting voices in the industry on their diamond stories.” Megha Kapoor, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue India, said that natural diamonds make for the perfect accessories for moments both big and small, and are ideal keepsakes that can be cherished by generations to come. Through this partnership, NDC and Vogue India will celebrate this miracle of nature in all its glory. Showcasing an exceptional compilation of invaluable insights, the two-day festival has a packed schedule full of engaging sessions such as styling denim with diamonds, new-age heirlooms, the hottest jewellery trends, royal jewels among many others. Whether you’re in the business of jewellery, a purveyor and wearer of beautiful things, or simply an enthusiast who enjoys knowing more about diamonds, this will be the festival for your bookmark.