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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
BlueRock Diamonds seeks funding to clean up rain damage at Kareevlei
07 june 2022
During the first five months of 2022, Kareevlei experienced nearly double its normal annual rainfall (561mm/22 inches), the diamond miner said in an update on its operational activities. May’s rain in particular, at over three times the long-term average, has had a significant impact on both mining development and processing against expectations.
Christie’s kicks off bidding for signed jewels by Garrard, Cartier, Bulgari, Hemmerle and Van Cleef & Arpels
06 june 2022
Christie's auction Jewels Online: The London Edit is now open for bidding from 6 to 16 June. The auction features a beautiful array of jewellery ranging from the early 19th century to present day, including a spectacular antique natural pearl and diamond brooch, alongside signed jewels from notable houses such as Garrard, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Harry Winston, Hemmerle and Bulgari.
IDE holds successful Blue & White Fair, which turned a shot of adrenaline for participants
06 june 2022
The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) held one of its most successful internal shows last week on the huge trading floor of the bourse complex. The Blue & White Fair, which filled the trading floor and was buzzing with activity, included 53 exhibitors and presented diamonds, precious gems and jewelry worth tens of millions of dollars.
Damac Group adds de Grisogono to its luxury assets
06 june 2022
Dubai-based Damac Group bought de Grisogono, adding the bankrupt Swiss brand to its luxury assets after bagging Italian fashion brand Roberto Cavalli.
ALROSA Zimbabwe will drive total investments in this country to about $17 million
03 june 2022
The joint venture between ALROSA and Zimbabwe engaged in the exploration of diamond deposits in this southern African country plans to start diamond production in the near future, said Alexander Kozlov, head of Russia’s Ministry of Natural Resources following a meeting of the Russian-Zimbabwean intergovernmental commission.
Arctic Star Discovers New Kimberlite, "Arbutus" Diagras Project NT
03 june 2022
Arctic Star Exploration announced that its exploration team has discovered a new kimberlite that has been named “Arbutus” on its Diagras project in Canada’s Northwest Territories.
Canadian North Resources Inc. to expand nickel and PGM exploration at Ferguson Lake Project in Canada
03 june 2022
Canadian North Resources Inc. (CNRI), which specializes in metals used in green energy, electric vehicles, batteries and other high-tech industries, announced its intention to expand exploration activities at its Canadian nickel, copper, cobalt, palladium and platinum project in the area adjacent to Lake Ferguson in the Kivallik Region of Nunavut.
Hong Kong sees booming sales of jewelry making equipment
02 june 2022
Companies producing machinery for jewelry making increased their sales as jewelry manufacturers started to come back to Hong Kong trying to hedge their operations against disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and going-on geopolitical transformations.
DRC Ministry of Mining, AWDC, DDI@RESOLVE and Everledger Kickoff ASM Pilot in DRC
02 june 2022
During a kickoff meeting that took place in Kananga, in the DRC’s Kasai region, the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), together with the DRC’s Ministry of Mining and its subdivisions SAEMAPE and CEEC, NGO DDI@RESOLVE and tech company Everledger initiated OrigemA, a pilot project that aims to set up a fully transparent, digitally enabled mine-to-market program for Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) cooperatives in the DRC.
"Kind Hearts" in support of young talents
02 june 2022
On Children's Day, the 585* ZOLOTOY network together with the Oksana Fedorova Charitable Foundation launched a social campaign called “Kind Hearts.” For each ‘like’ in the form of a heart sign, the jewelry retailer will transfer 1 ruble to support the Foundation's projects.
