Responsible business practices ‘no longer optional’, says WDC President Feriel Zerouki

The president of the World Diamond Council takes time out of her busy schedule to tell Rough&Polished readers about the critical work of the WDC. Zerouki, the first female present of the body, which includes all the important industry organizations among...

14 october 2024

James Campbell: Botswana Diamonds optimistic as it enters uncharted territory of using AI for mineral exploration

London-listed Botswana Diamonds has expressed optimism about the company’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) to scan the exploration database in Botswana to look for new mineralised deposits. Company managing director James Campbell told Rough...

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...

30 september 2024

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

The curtailing of upstream and midstream natural diamond production in the past months is starting to have an effect on prices, according to the New-York-based independent diamond and jewellery analyst and consultant, Paul Zimnisky. He told Rough & Polished’s...

23 september 2024

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.

16 september 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