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

Sarine’s David Block: Diamond Industry at Standstill Until Chinese Demand Returns

David Block is CEO of Israel’s Sarine Technologies and has served in the position since 2012. In this exclusive interview for Rough and Polished, Block gives his opinion on the leading issues affecting today’s diamond trade.

11 september 2024

Dr M'zée Fula Ngenge: Demand for considerable-sized diamonds stronger than ever

The African Diamond Council (ADC) chairperson Dr M'zée Fula Ngenge told Rough & Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview that although overall global diamond prices have been somewhat soft, the demand for considerable-sized diamonds...

02 september 2024

Amplats sees prospects as a standalone company

Anglo has revealed its plans to demerge Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), which has operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, to optimise shareholder value. Rough&Polished contacted Amplats to comment on this and other issues but was referred...

19 august 2024

WFDB President Yoram Dvash Remains Confident Despite Global Diamond Challenges

Yoram Dvash is President of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) having been elected in 2020. He found time in his busy schedule to speak to Rough&Polished about the state of the diamond industry around the world and some of the major...

12 august 2024

IDE elects new president

30 may 2024

Nissim Zuaretz, president of the Israel Diamond Manufacturers Association (IsDMA) and owner of DN Diamonds, which has been honored as “Outstanding Exporter” three times in the past decade, has been elected president of the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE). The announcement was made following a meeting of the bourse's General Assembly.

“I am proud and excited to assume the role of President of the Israel Diamond Exchange at such a significant and crucial time. It is a true mission to take the reins, lead the IDE forward, and influence the future of the diamond industry in Israel.”

Nissim Zuaretz, 50, said he has dedicated 28 years of his life to the precious diamond industry. “I commit to continue working for its benefit,” he noted. - This is undoubtedly a period full of challenges for the country and the diamond industry in particular, which is in severe crisis and requires rehabilitation and dedicated plans to grow it back. I believe that with innovation, creativity, proper work, and complete transparency, we will succeed in setting a new path and ensuring the profession’s future for the younger generation. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the esteemed IDE members who supported and encouraged my entry into the role of President.”

IDI chairman Arnon Juwal believes that Zuaretz, who has been elected as the new head of the diamond bourse, is the right person to lead the IDE through this challenging period. “With Nissim’s experience and knowledge, and in cooperation with all the bodies in the industry, I am confident we will jointly lead the Israeli diamond industry to better days and a brighter future,” he said.

Hélène Tarin, Editor in Chief of the Asian Bureau, Rough&Polished