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Gem and jewellery exports from India saw an overall reduction in FY2024
The Gem & Jewelery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) of India has released monthly data on the country's rough and polished diamond trade for April 2024.
17 may 2024
WFDB and SDE to jointly promote natural diamonds in China
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE) to promote the development of the natural diamond market in China.
17 may 2024
DRC demands international embargo on Rwandan mineral exports
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has demanded an international embargo on mineral exports from neighbouring Rwanda, whose government it accuses of stealing its natural resources with the help of rebel groups.
17 may 2024
De Beers’ GemFair to support fair access to finance for artisanal miners
De Beers’ GemFair is expected to support fair access to finance for artisanal miners by 2025, according to the group’s 2023 sustainability report, which was released last week.
17 may 2024
Russia’s best jewelry designer from Far East picked at competition in Arkhangelsk
The best jewelry designer from the Far East and the Arctic regions of Russia was picked at the finals of the “Arctic Start-up Expedition: Russian Far East and Arctic” competition.
17 may 2024
Ahmed Bin Sulayem: Today we remain resolute in our commitment to responsible and sustainable sourcing, and will continue to devise policies that support this goal
11 december 2023
Ahmed Bin Sulayem certainly needs no introduction being widely popular globally as one of the leaders of modern Dubai. Here, in an Exclusive Interview with Rough & Polished, Ahmed Bin Sulayam sees KP undergoing a radical change in the years to come.
Somasundaram PR, Regional CEO, WGC India: IIBX will be a key infrastructure in the global scenario once a few more reforms in India are completed
04 december 2023
Somasundaram PR joined the World Gold Council (WGC) in January 2013. He is responsible for leading the World Gold Council's activities across the Indian gold market. Here, in an exclusive Interview with Rough&Polished, he helps you understand the Indian Gold Sector and looks forward for it to grow into a more powerful and sustainable gold market.
DiaMondaine Diamantaires Club: Transparency a sine qua non for the diamond industry
27 november 2023
Transparency is crucial for inspiring consumer and retailer confidence in diamond brands, according to DiaMondaine Diamantaires Club. Agnes Abdulahu, the founder of the club, told Rough & Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview that fashion and art designers respond positively to transparency.
Ilgiz Fazulzyanov: Traditions should be respected and preserved but at the same time, traditional jewelry should be made modern
20 november 2023
Ilgiz Fazulzyanov is a jeweler who needs no introduction. He is renowned for his Ilgiz F. brand existing on the Russian market for more than 30 years and famous among true connoisseurs of jewelry art. He spoke to Rough&Polished about his new collections, upcoming exhibitions, his plans for the nearest future and the importance of perfectionism.
Dr M'zée Fula Ngenge: The African Diamond Council will forever seek overlooked opportunities to create ideal conditions necessary for success in the entire global diamond industry as long as it does not become prone to or contaminated by indifference
13 november 2023
Here, in an exclusive interview with Rough&Polished, Dr M'zée Fula Ngenge, Chairman of the African Diamond Council, expresses his views on the recently concluded Kimberley Process Plenary, and other grave issues being faced by the global diamond industry currently.
Miri Chen: Fancy color diamonds, owing to their extreme rarity, tend to maintain their value even when resold on the second-hand market
06 november 2023
Miri Chen is a CEO of Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF). Here, in an exclusive interview with Rough & Polished, Miri Chen explains FCRF's stand on coloured diamonds as an investment vehicle for now, as well as for years to come.
Paul Zimnisky: G7 Diamond Protocol to introduce an unprecedented level of transparency
30 october 2023
Diamond industry analyst Paul Zimnisky told Rough&Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa that while opinions vary on the politics behind the sanctions on Russian diamonds, the end outcome will usher in a new age for the diamond industry worldwide.
Ankush Nakrani: "Through SEED4CVD and MPCVD machines, we maintain stringent quality control throughout the entire production process."
23 october 2023
Ankush Nakrani, Director of Asianlab Grown Diamonds, has a rich background in electronics and with his passion for innovation, Ankush has become a luminary in the lab-grown diamond industry. Here, in an Exclusive Interview with Rough & Polished, besides his extraordinary knowledge, Ankush Nakrani shares his extremely profound thoughts.
James Campbell: Botswana Diamonds recovers over 1,600 carats of diamonds from Marsfontein since March
16 october 2023
The Marsfontein project is a precursor to the larger Thorny River project. Since mining started at Marsfontein, over 1,600 carats of diamonds have been recovered, according to James Campbell, the managing director of Botswana Diamonds, who spoke with Mathew Nyaungwa of Rough & Polished.
Vladislav Zhdanov: Possibility of choice: synthetic or natural diamonds
09 october 2023
Vladislav Zhdanov told Rough&Polished about new research in diamond synthesis, the prospects for using the carbon materials and the trends in dividing the markets for natural and synthetic diamonds.
