Dr M'zée Fula Ngenge: Demand for considerable-sized diamonds stronger than ever

The African Diamond Council (ADC) chairperson Dr M'zée Fula Ngenge told Rough & Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview that although overall global diamond prices have been somewhat soft, the demand for considerable-sized diamonds...

02 september 2024

Amplats sees prospects as a standalone company

Anglo has revealed its plans to demerge Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), which has operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, to optimise shareholder value. Rough&Polished contacted Amplats to comment on this and other issues but was referred...

19 august 2024

WFDB President Yoram Dvash Remains Confident Despite Global Diamond Challenges

Yoram Dvash is President of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) having been elected in 2020. He found time in his busy schedule to speak to Rough&Polished about the state of the diamond industry around the world and some of the major...

12 august 2024

Lyudmila Vysotskaya: Amber is a mystical stone, a living substance

Lyudmila Vysotskaya is a Kaliningrad-based amber artist and designer, expert, chairwoman of the Amber Academy and member of the Creative Union of Artists in Decorative and Applied Arts. This summer, visitors could admire the art works by Lyudmila Vysotskaya...

30 july 2024

De Beers shines light on budding jewellery designers

Diamond giant De Beers will this year conduct its bi-annual Shining Light Awards jewellery design competition. De Beers beneficiation manager Kagiso Fredericks told Rough & Polished's Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview they set aside 4.5 carats...

22 july 2024

The ‘Jewels of Emirates’ Show ends on a successful note

07 june 2023
The fourth edition of the "Jewels of Emirates" show in Sharjah concluded successfully, attracting a significant number of visitors and establishing itself as a prominent platform in the world of luxury jewellery.
It featured renowned local brands specializing in gold, silver, diamonds, and precious stones, alongside talented Emirati gold and jewellery designers. Attendees had the opportunity to explore exquisite craftsmanship and unique designs, including the highly acclaimed "burqa collection" that received international recognition and a one-of-a-kind ruby valued at $1mn. The event also celebrated Emirati heritage through the display of traditional gold works and jewellery, showcasing the authenticity and artistic creativity of young Emirati designers.
Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah, said, “Another successful edition of the 'Jewels of Emirates' show has concluded, building on its previous success and reflecting its pivotal role in fostering the sustainability of our local gold industry and trade."
“The remarkable turnout of visitors at the exhibition this year is yet another testament to its success in meeting public expectations and its significance in supporting the local gold market, enabling it to keep pace with the rising demand for gold consumption, which saw a remarkable 33 percent increase to 55.3 tonnes in 2022, compared to 41.6 tonnes in 2021," Al Midfa added.

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