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

Lukfook Group opens its First Green Concept Store in The Wai

04 august 2023

Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited is opening a new eco-concept shop in The Wai, a new shopping mall set to become a new landmark in Tai Wai, with green elements in its design.

In line with the shop's eco-friendly theme, Lukfook has partnered with Friends of the Earth (Hong Kong) Charity Ltd to launch the "Carbon Reduction in Green Forests" programme to support the sustainable development of greening efforts in Hong Kong.

During the campaign period from now to 31 July 2024, Lukfook Jewellery will donate for every "Love is Beauty" diamond jewellery purchased, and the donation will be used for tree planting and conservation purposes to make an effort to craft a low-carbon future.

Wong Wai Sheung, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Group, said, "Over the years, we have always been placing great emphasis on sustainable development and recognising the importance of environmental protection and climate change. To address this, we strive to reduce the carbon footprint of our business, by implementing a range of energy-saving and emission-reduction measures in our operations and production processes, to enhance Lukfook's contribution to environmental protection. We are delighted to team up with FoE(HK) to promote the sustainable development of the industry and achieve the goal of greening Hong Kong."

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