The Monaco Diamond Exchange (MDE) was incorporated in Monaco last October. As a non-profit association its aim is to “support investors as well as consumers in their diamonds transactions by educating, informing and advising members”. Monaco Life speaks to Antonio Cecere, principal of Cecere Monaco and MDE Founder and Vice-President, about the principles that govern fair trade in the diamond industry and the impact of lab grown diamonds and colour treated diamonds on the trade. ML: Why do diamonds play such a predominant role in alternative investments? AC: Diamonds were … Continue reading Diamonds and sustainability: responsible sourcing and alternative investments