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

Stargems sets a new benchmark for diamond transparency and accountability

22 january 2024

Stargems Group has become the first tender house to incorporate Sarine Technologies' AutoScan Plus, a system that efficiently registers large amounts of diamonds into the Diamond Journey traceability programme.

The tender house said that the diamonds may be traced, with extra measurements taken during the polishing process, from rough to polished.

Stargems chairperson Shailesh Javeri stated that his company is committed to protecting the “future and intrinsic value of natural diamonds.”

He also said that the organisation is committed to providing a solution that complements G7 regulations and environmental, social and governance (ESG) advancements.

Sarine AutoScan Plus, a very efficient rough diamond parcel registration system, is being lauded as an industry paradigm change.

Its improved price, small design, high productivity, and user-friendly operational interface make it a game-changing option.

Sarine Technologies chief David Block said Stargems' integration of the system represents a watershed moment in the diamond industry, demonstrating their dedication to improved traceability.

Following a successful pilot programme in December, cutting-edge technology was used for Stargems' rough diamond items weighing 1.00 carat and above during the just concluded January tender.

“Stargems continues to position itself as an innovative leader in navigating the evolving dynamics of the diamond market,” it said.

Mathew Nyaungwa, Editor in Chief of the African Bureau, Rough&Polished