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

DiaMondaine Diamantaires Club mulls diamond safari tours in southern Africa

DiaMondaine Diamantaires Club (DDC) is set to organise diamond safari tours in southern Africa, home to major diamond-producing countries. DDC founder Agnes Abdulahu told Rough&Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa that the launch of the first diamond safari...

15 july 2024

Vladislav Zhdanov: Questions of efficiency and investment potential of diamond mining versus diamond growing pique keen interest

Vladislav Zhdanov is Professor at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE). He told Rough&Polished about new researches into the effectiveness of diamond production methods.

02 july 2024

Why it's expensive to cut and polish diamonds in Africa? ADMA president António Oliveira has the answer

The African Diamond Manufacturers Association (ADMA) president António Oliveira told Rough&Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview that the lack of a robust infrastructure in Africa fails to accelerate and encourage manufacturing...

24 june 2024

Edahn Golan: IPO feasible but not Anglo’s preferred way to sell De Beers

Edahn Golan, owner of the eponymous Edahn Golan Diamond Research and Data, told Rough&Polished's Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview that while an IPO of De Beers is “feasible,"  he does not think this is a route Anglo American...

17 june 2024

GJEPC invites Maharashtra CM to inaugurate 'IIJS Signature 2024' on 4th January 2024

29 december 2023

The grand premier Show 'IIJS Signature 2024' of The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC) ' is scheduled to start on 4th January 2024 at Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) in Mumbai.

Shri Eknath Shinde, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, has been cordially invited by Shri Nirav Bhansali, Convener, National Exhibitions, GJEPC and Shri Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC to grace the inauguration of IIJS Signature 2024 as the Chief Guest.

Shri Uday Samant, the honourable Minister for Industries, Government of Maharashtra, has confirmed his participation as the Guest of Honour for the inauguration of IIJS Signature 2024 on 5th January 2024 at Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC).

The announcement was made after a productive meeting between Shri Samant and the representatives of GJEPC, namely, Shri Nirav Bhansali, Convener National Exhibition; Shri Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director; and Shri Shamal Pote, Director - National Exhibitions.

IIJS Signature 2024 is one of the most awaited events in the jewellery industry, featuring 1500+ exhibitors spread across 3000+ stalls, and an expected 25000+ visitors.

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