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

Applications open for UZBEK JEWELLERY AWARDS "Charming East"

31 march 2023


The organizers of the UZBEK JEWELRY AWARDS "Charming East" announced the start of accepting applications for participation in this most prestigious jewelry competition in the republic.
The aim of the competition is to recognize companies, individuals, teams and projects that shape the future of the country's jewelry industry.
The nominations of the contest, each of which has three prizes, announced: the best jewelry made of gold; the best jewelry made of silver; the best jewelry made of stone (precious and semi-precious stones); the best work reflecting the historical heritage; the best sketch design of jewelry; modern equipment and technology; audience award.
The deadline for submitting an application is April 30. The winners will be announced on May 17, and the award ceremony will be held on May 27.
The contest is organized by the Expo Tour Group with the support of the Jewelry Industry Association of Uzbekistan.

Alex Shishlo for Rough&Polished