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...

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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

AV Globale announces exclusive private sale at the Jewellery & Gem World Show in Hong Kong

11 september 2023

AV Globale's fancy-coloured diamonds, fine jewellery, and precious gemstones will be showcased at the Jewellery & Gem World Show (Booth 9D32) from September 18 to 22, 2023 in Hong Kong.

The AV Globale Private Sale is offering an exquisite assortment of some of the rarest red, blue, pink, and yellow diamonds beyond the confines of the online auction.

Ashish Vijay, chairman and founder of AV Group said, “The Jewellery & Gem World Show is the perfect platform for AV Globale to introduce its Private Sale. The event's global significance and Hong Kong's reputation as a hub for exquisite fancy-coloured diamonds, jewellery and gemstones align perfectly with our commitment to excellence. We understand that some connoisseurs seek uniqueness and personalised service, and our Private Sale is tailored to meet these distinctive requirements”.

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