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

Jewellery & Watch Show Abu Dhabi to showcase different diamond cuts from Nov 1-5, 2023

18 october 2023

The Jewellery & Watch Show Abu Dhabi has continuously pushed the frontiers of style and creativity thanks to its unmatched prestige as the region's finest luxury jewellery and watch exhibition.

This year's event looks to be no different, providing a rare chance for attendees to explore the creativity and attractiveness of different marvellous creations and numerous diamond cuts, each of which showcases the expertise of the world's top jewellery designers.

Visitors can experience the world of the finest jewellery and diamonds on November 1-5, 2023, and immerse yourself in the spotlight, unveiling the various diamond cuts and boundless creativity in crafting exceptional jewellery pieces.

Among the distinguished exhibitors at the upcoming Jewellery & Watch Show Abu Dhabi this November, Amarkosh Jewels LLP, is set to be a highlight. Moreover, to discover the dazzling collections of other renowned exhibitors like Blue Diamond, Haya’s Diamond, Jawhara Jewellery LLC, Luxury Gems, Diamond Trading DMCC/ Nsouli, and more as they highlight their stunning diamond jewellery, and exquisite watch designs.

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