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

First International IGI D Show is slated to take place from May 5-7 in Dubai

26 april 2023
According to reports, the IGI D Show which was initially launched in India in 2011 by the Antwerp-based International Gemological Institute (IGI), has shifted the venue and will take place in Dubai this year.
Therefore, the first international edition of the popular IGI D Show will take place from May 5-7 in Dubai, UAE. Over 100,000 designs from 33 jewellery manufacturers will be on display at the show's first international edition. Representatives from more than 150 prominent retail brands and chain stores are expected to showcase their goods at the Show.
Tehmasp Printer, president and managing director of IGI India said: "The core of all editions of IGI D Show has been thought-provoking ideas, quality designs and long-lasting relationships. The international edition is a step towards integrating with international players who share similar ideas and visions for the global fraternity."
IGI Global CEO Roland Lorie added: "Being a global certifying authority, IGI is dedicated to catering for the developing dynamics that make the gem and jewellery industry what it is."

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