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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...

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Paul Zimnisky: China key for sustained recovery in demand for natural diamonds, prices

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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.

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AV Globale to hold rough ruby and emerald auction in Dubai in December

13 december 2023

AV Globale announced its upcoming rough ruby and emerald Auction, scheduled to take place from December 21 to 23, 2023, at the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) located in Almas Tower, Dubai.

The auction will showcase both fine and commercial quality single stones and parcels sourced from Burma (Myanmar), Tajikistan, Colombia, Brazil, Zambia, and Afghanistan. Attendees can expect a curated selection of rough rubies and emeralds, each telling a unique story of origin and rarity.

Ashish Vijay, AV Globale's Founder and Chairman, expresses, "Introducing a series of gemstone auctions in Dubai, this initiative paves the way for an exhibition featuring both fine and commercial quality gemstones. With additional chapters unveiling throughout 2024, it provides an exclusive opportunity for industry professionals and manufacturers to acquire these exceptional gems."

Interested businesses and individuals can register and schedule appointments directly with AV Globale to participate in this auction.

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