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

Ankit Gems leads the way in Namibia by deploying Skyscanner 1275

05 june 2023
Ankit Gems has marked a new milestone, by being the only diamond manufacturing company to deploy Skyscanner 1275, at its Namibian facility. This machinery, which was first used in their Surat factory, provides 3D images of a diamond, through which any internal or external defects, cracks or inclusions with a resolution of 0.005 mm can be identified, making it ideal for scanning diamonds above 45 mm, quality control upto dia 120 mm x 90 mm & production monitoring.
Investing in such advanced technology not only helps improve efficiency but also enhances productivity & provides high-quality diamonds. Being pioneers in investing in such cutting-edge technology in Namibia sets Ankit Gems apart from its competitors and also marks a significant leap towards local beneficiation, as it upskills the diamond processing competency of the local workforce.
Deploying such advanced technology is also a testament to the company & commitment to bringing its African factory at par with its Surat facility, which is considered to be an advanced diamond processing facility, globally.