African Diamond Council threatens alternative certification system

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26 january 2026

Paul Zimnisky warns diamond industry is "killing the proverbial golden goose," urges radical split from LGDs

Diamond industry analyst Paul Zimnisky delivered a sobering assessment of the sector's 2025 performance, placing blame squarely on the trade's own practices. He argued that by marketing natural and lab-grown diamonds (LGDs) as interchangeable...

29 december 2025

Goldplat reports challenging year with strategic shifts amid lower profits

Goldplat PLC's annual report for the year ended 30 June 2025 presents a year of operational and financial challenge, marked by a significant reduction in profitability. The company reported a profit after tax attributable to owners of GBP1,01 million...

22 december 2025

David Johnson: De Beers charts cautious Angola return amid industry transformation

De Beers is rebuilding its presence in Angola through government partnerships and community engagement, marking a strategic comeback following its difficult exit years ago from the diamond-rich nation. However, De Beers spokesperson David Johnson cautioned...

24 november 2025

Maria Krasnova: Colored gemstones are a serious investment

Maria Krasnova, Executive Director of the renowned company “Samotsvety ot Sokolov” (Gems by Sokolov), spoke to Rough&Polished about the Gemstone project aimed at selling precious stones, as well as about current market trends, new challenges...

17 november 2025

Solitario - World's first lab-grown jewellery brand featured on Burj Khalifa in Dubai

08 february 2024

Solitario, a leading jewellery brand known for its exceptional lab-grown diamonds of superior quality, recently introduced its latest line during a spectacular launch event beneath the gleaming lights of Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi, alongside CEO of Solitario, Ricky Vasandani and Co-Founder of Solitario, Satish Daryanani, announced the brand's launch in Dubai.

Solitario, heralded as timeless sustainable luxury, proudly expands its international presence with the launch of its fourth outpost, set to grace Dubai Hills on February 23, 2024. With a flourishing presence across 10 stores in India and strategic presence in Spain, Nigeria and the Bahamas, Solitario has become a beacon of ethical elegance. The latest collection has a diverse range of earrings, necklaces and rings.

Solitario is a homegrown diamond brand offering exclusive lab-grown diamond jewellery. The brand is pioneering the lab-grown diamond industry in India with the latest machinery and state-of-the-art cutting and processing units.

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