About Membership
Help Raise Standards and Develop the Market
Be part of market transparency initiatives such as LDE Trade Data.
Promote market confidence through attestation to the Global Diamond Code.
Demonstrate best practice through engaging with our Responsible Sourcing Programme.
Grow Your Network with Knowledge, Contacts and Expertise
Grow your business using the LDE Members logos, plus the link to your organisation will be displayed on the LDE website.
Preferential rates for our events and training opportunities
Connect with other industry leading members at complimentary networking events, workshops and general meetings.
READY TO APPLY
You will need to be a vat registered company or supply a valid company registration number
Fees
On admittance to the LDE exchange, an annual subscription is payable. This annual subscription fee may vary from time to time. The fees for 2025 are as follows: All fees are subject to VAT where applicable
| Membership | Fee |
|---|---|
| Producer/Mf/Ws B account | £0.00 |
| Producer/Mf/Ws C account as above with CSV | £65.00 |
| Full Member F account Pricesdata | £220 |
| Full Member G account Pricesdata+API | £380 |
| Full Member H account Pricesdata+API+IM | £540 |
Operational Requirements for all Applications
Members must have an effective governance framework that ensures accountability and oversight of their business. Members must also have a compliance and risk framework that provides for a robust control and compliance environment, which identifies and manages risks associated with their engagement in the market.
Other business requirements are:
| Requirements | Full Member F account | Full Member G account | Full Member H account |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is a corporate entity incorporated in the UK or overseas | ● | ● | ● |
| Is active in areas that are closely related to the Diamond Market (1) | ● | ● | |
| Has activities that are relevant to the global Diamond markets (2) | ● | ||
| Is able and committed to comply with the LDE diamond code | ● | ● | ● |
| Is able and committed to comply with Trade Reporting obligations and LDE Trade Data Guidelines (3) | ● | ● | ● |
| Enjoys a financial and business standing suitable for the type of Membership that it is applying for (4) | ● | ● | ● |