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

C. Mahendra Announced Another Polished Diamond Tender

23 july 2012

After a successful polished diamond tender in June, C. Mahendra Exports Ltd., a leading exporter and manufacturer of polished diamonds, is conducting another polished diamond tender at its Mumbai office in July.
According to the company’s statement obtained by Rough&Polished, Mahendra will offer mixed parcels of non-certified diamonds below 1.00 carat in the tender.
The goods can be viewed between July 23 and 26, 2012 at 612, Prasad Chambers, Opera House, Mumbai-400004.
The last date for bidding is July 26 and the tender results will be declared on July 27.
Mahendra Exports stated its intention to hold tenders regularly on monthly basis. The company plans to hold 12 tenders a year.