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

GJS Show to take place from Sept 30 to Oct 3, at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai

29 september 2023

All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council's 'India Gems and Jewellery Show' is scheduled ahead of the wedding and festive season.

The India Gems and Jewellery Show (GJS) has become the country’s most-awaited all-purpose event, providing multiple reasons for participants to showcase their innovative ornament designs ahead of this peak demand season.

Scheduled to take place from 30th September 2023 to 3rd October 2023 at the prestigious Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, this Diwali edition of GJS is designed to serve all classes of people and fulfil jewellers’ quests for trend-setting jewellery pieces for retailers, wholesalers, and consumers.

The Honourable Governor of Maharashtra, Ramesh Bais, has kindly consented to inaugurate the four-day sparkling event. GJS Fashion Nite which will be celebrated on the evening of 30th September 2023, GJS will also facilitate jewellers at the 12th National Jewellery Awards. Six exhibitors have been scheduled to showcase their exquisite innovative jewellery designs at the GJC Nite.

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