Responsible business practices ‘no longer optional’, says WDC President Feriel Zerouki

The president of the World Diamond Council takes time out of her busy schedule to tell Rough&Polished readers about the critical work of the WDC. Zerouki, the first female present of the body, which includes all the important industry organizations among...

14 october 2024

James Campbell: Botswana Diamonds optimistic as it enters uncharted territory of using AI for mineral exploration

London-listed Botswana Diamonds has expressed optimism about the company’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) to scan the exploration database in Botswana to look for new mineralised deposits. Company managing director James Campbell told Rough...

07 october 2024

Artur Salyakayev: For me, happiness is freedom to make my ideas happen and create valuable products

Artur Salyakayev is an art entrepreneur, founder of the International Jewelry Academy (IJA) and the INCRUA jewelry company. He has initiated and developed successful projects in jewelry industry and services sector. He is also a leading expert...

30 september 2024

Paul Zimnisky: China key for sustained recovery in demand for natural diamonds, prices

The curtailing of upstream and midstream natural diamond production in the past months is starting to have an effect on prices, according to the New-York-based independent diamond and jewellery analyst and consultant, Paul Zimnisky. He told Rough & Polished’s...

23 september 2024

Vladimir Pilyushin: The jewelry market is not stand-alone and moves by the same laws as other markets

Vladimir Pilyushin is editor-in-chief of Russian Jeweler, a leading magazine about the jewelry industry in Russia. He told Rough&Polished about his view on the evolution of the jewelry industry in Russia and touched upon some of its problems.

16 september 2024

JGA to showcase Coloured Gemstone Jewellery at the HKCEC from 22 to 25 June 2023

23 march 2023
Jewellery & Gem ASIA Hong Kong (JGA), previously known as the June Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, is gearing up for its much-awaited return in 2023 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
Positioned as the industry’s No. 1 mid-year B2B sourcing event in Asia, JGA offers sellers and buyers unmatched opportunities in a city that has long been known as the beating heart of the global jewellery trade – Hong Kong.
JGA’s roster of quality exhibitors is anticipated to present the best of the new at the fair’s expansive jewellery showcases; diamond, coloured gemstone and pearl marketplaces, and zones dedicated to equipment and technology solutions.

Aruna Gaitonde, Editor in Chief of the Asian Bureau, Rough&Polished