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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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ALROSA to hold investment diamonds showcase in St. Petersburg

04 april 2024

Diamond mining company ALROSA, as part of its investment diamond program ALROSA Diamond Exclusive, will hold a showcase of rare high-quality stones at the Astoria Hotel in St. Petersburg.

The company will present over 150 diamonds with a total weight of more than 700 carats, including 43 fancy color diamonds, 13 of which are extremely rare pink diamonds.

The most expensive diamonds at the show are two 14-carat pear-cut diamonds of yellow and white colors, estimated at $2 million and $1 million, respectively.

“We are pleased to present the most valuable diamonds and jewelry in the city where both the domestic cutting&polishing school and Russian jewelry art were born. Guests of the show will be able to purchase any of the showcased diamonds. The same applies to jewelry,” said Elena Sukhoveyeva, head of the ALROSA Diamond Exclusive investment diamond program.

Visits to the show are available by appointment from April 9 to 11.

Theodor Lisovoy, Editor in Chief of the European bureau, Rough&Polished