Nosiphiwo Mzamo: South Africa’s State Diamond Trader to buy diamonds from other African countries

South Africa’s State Diamond Trader (SDT) is set to buy diamonds from other African countries starting with Botswana. SDT’s chief executive Nosiphiwo Mzamo told Rough & Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa at the country’s inaugural diamond show, which...

10 february 2025

Edahn Golan: Halo effect from lab-grown diamonds driving high demand for large, 2-carat natural stones in the U.S.

Edahn Golan, owner of the eponymous Edahn Golan Diamond Research and Data, told Rough & Polished's Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview that their research found a halo effect from lab-grown diamonds. He said the trend among lab-grown diamond...

27 january 2025

Paul Zimnisky: We will see a modest recovery in natural diamond demand and prices in 2025

According to Paul Zimnisky, an independent diamond and jewellery analyst and consultant based in the New York metro area, the natural diamond industry will see a modest recovery in demand and prices this year. Zimnisky said a moderate recovery would...

13 january 2025

African Diamond Council makes traceability its top priority, wants KP to embrace Authentia.io

The African Diamond Council (ADC) has made traceability its foremost priority and has been contributing to a traceability solution called Authentia.io for the last three and a half years, which is now ready to globally satisfy the traceability...

16 december 2024

Gaetano Cavalieri: CIBJO leading the jewelry industry on critical issues

One of the gem and jewellery industry’s most well-known and respected personalities, Dr. Gaetano Cavalieri, has been the president of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO), for the past 23 years. CIBJO is the oldest international organisation...

09 december 2024

BVC becomes the first logistics company to start operations at Surat Diamond Bourse

27 november 2023

BVC proudly announces the opening of its new branch at the prestigious Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB), becoming the first logistics company to initiate operations in the new bourse.

The new branch is operational from the outset, illustrating BVC's preparedness for trade and its dedication to providing seamless and efficient services, thereby reinforcing BVC's commitment to reliability and availability for its customers. The new operation allows exports and imports from the SDB to 130 countries. BVC has a history of being a trailblazer in the logistics sector, evidenced by its initiatives like setting up the first branches in key trade centres like SEEPZ Mumbai, DPCC at OH, and BDB at BKC.

The establishment of the new branch at SDB is a continuation of BVC's mission to provide top-notch secure logistics solutions. With a global network and a customer-centric approach, BVC has consistently set industry standards, reinforcing its position as a leading player in the logistics sector.

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