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

Swarovski sets to conquer Asia with new Created Diamonds collection

31 july 2024

Following the launch of a new line of lab-grown diamond collection, Austrian jewellery maison Swarovski has set its sights on expanding into Asia. Building on the success of its Created Diamonds collection in the US, China and Japan, the company has announced a launch in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

As the company notes, the Created Diamonds collections feature exquisitely cut, high-quality Swarovski lab-grown diamonds, with each stone certified by the International Gemological Institute (IGI) according to the 4Cs of diamond quality – cut, colour, clarity and carat weight – with 100% recycled gold and silver.

The latest Galaxy jewellery range from creative director Giovanna Engelbert draws inspiration from the cosmos, featuring playful and creative designs that highlight the depth and beauty of diamonds. The 19-piece collection includes necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets in a dazzling array of diamond cuts, expertly crafted to capture and transform light.

Swarovski also celebrated the launch of its Created Diamonds collection with an event at its new luxury jewellery store, Chadstone, in Melbourne. The diamond offerings have also expanded in India.

“As Masters of Light since 1895, we are pleased to enrich our proposition with Swarovski Created Diamonds in India,” said Myrtille Clement-Fromentel, Chief Brand Officer.

He said that each stone of 0.18 carats or larger bears a laser engraving for authenticity and quality. The laboratory-grown diamonds in the Swarovski Created Diamonds Collections are of very fine quality and have a grading of G+ in colour and VS+ in clarity. Additionally, Swarovski’s proprietary Octagon cut, with 57 facets, adds an extra touch of brilliance and uniqueness. 

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