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Dmitry Fedorov: I want our jewelry to be displayed at a museum in the future
Dmitry Fedorov is the founder of the eponymous jewelry house. His main focus is the creation of Orthodox-inspired premium luxury jewelry of high artistic merit. He told Rough&Polished about his journey in the jewelry industry, about choosing the ‘Orthodox...
28 october 2024
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
Russia hits back at attempts to 'politicise' its diamonds
30 june 2022
Russia condemned what it called a push to “politicise” its diamonds over the conflict in Ukraine and said attempts to question its compliance with the international diamond certification scheme were “totally unfounded” and “far-fetched,” Reuters said in a report on Wednesday.
President Masisi of Botswana visits Antwerp diamond industry
30 june 2022
President Masisi of the Republic of Botswana and the First lady, together with the Minister of International Affairs and Cooperation, Mr Kwape, and the Minister of Minerals and Energy, Mr Moagi, visited the Antwerp World Diamond Centre on Tuesday.
Christie’s offers a wide gamut of vintage jewelry at its Joaillerie Paris online sale
30 june 2022
Christie’s presenting its new Joaillerie Paris online sale being held from 23 June to 7 July, said its France Jewellery Department put up for sale a finely curated selection of coloured stones, diamonds and vintage pieces designed by the greatest names in jewellery including Belperron, Boivin, Boucheron, Bulgari, Cartier, Chaumet, Jean Fouquet, JAR, Seaman Schepps and Van Cleef & Arpels.
Botswana, De Beers extend sales agreement for the third time running
29 june 2022
The Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group have extended their existing agreement for the sale of Debswana’s rough diamond production by 12 months until 30 June 2023.
The G7 failed to make final decision on Russian gold imports
29 june 2022
European Council President Charles Michel and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said at the G7 summit that the issue of a ban on Russian gold imports should be discussed further.
Anglo American invests in Sanergy, a pioneering organic waste upcycling business
29 june 2022
Anglo American has agreed to lead the latest investment round of Sanergy Inc, an organic waste upcycling business with operations in Kenya. Sanergy’s innovative solutions are helping to transform how fast-growing cities in the developing world manage waste by upcycling it into high value agriculture and energy products.
AWDC Board appoints new President
28 june 2022
The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), the industry organization representing Antwerp’s 1600 diamond companies and service providers, has appointed David Gotlib as its new President, replacing outgoing President Chaim Pluczenik. The Board also appointed Sahag Arslanian and Amish Jain as Vice Presidents.
VDB Is First to Launch JBT’s Inaugural API
28 june 2022
Virtual Diamond Boutique, the industry’s leading technology partner and largest virtual marketplace, announced a unique new partnership with the Jewelers Board of Trade® (JBT), the industry’s premiere resource for jewelry business and credit data.
As 2022 Intersessional Meeting draws to close, WDC President notes positive shift to reforming the KP
28 june 2022
Speaking on June 24, 2022, during the closing session of the 2022 Kimberley Process Intersessional in the town of Kasane, Botswana, WDC President Edward Asscher noted a positive shift in the readiness of members to reforming the KP.
Sibanye-Stillwater sees no quick results in wage talks with unions
27 june 2022
Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman said he does not expect immediate results in wage negotiations with unions at the company’s platinum mines due to tricky discussions looming ahead. These talks are due to start in a week and will take place against the background of rising inflation in South Africa, which reached a five-year high in May this year, rising by 6.5%.
