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

DiaMondaine Diamantaires Club mulls diamond safari tours in southern Africa

DiaMondaine Diamantaires Club (DDC) is set to organise diamond safari tours in southern Africa, home to major diamond-producing countries. DDC founder Agnes Abdulahu told Rough&Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa that the launch of the first diamond safari...

15 july 2024

Vladislav Zhdanov: Questions of efficiency and investment potential of diamond mining versus diamond growing pique keen interest

Vladislav Zhdanov is Professor at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE). He told Rough&Polished about new researches into the effectiveness of diamond production methods.

02 july 2024

Why it's expensive to cut and polish diamonds in Africa? ADMA president António Oliveira has the answer

The African Diamond Manufacturers Association (ADMA) president António Oliveira told Rough&Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview that the lack of a robust infrastructure in Africa fails to accelerate and encourage manufacturing...

24 june 2024

Edahn Golan: IPO feasible but not Anglo’s preferred way to sell De Beers

Edahn Golan, owner of the eponymous Edahn Golan Diamond Research and Data, told Rough&Polished's Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview that while an IPO of De Beers is “feasible,"  he does not think this is a route Anglo American...

17 june 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