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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
Mountain Province Diamonds Announces Changes to its Board of Directors
27 may 2022
Mountain Province Diamonds announced the appointment of Ms. Kelly Stark-Anderson to its Board of Directors. Her appointment follows the departure of Dean Chambers, who has chosen the step-down due to other commitments.
Greenland Ruby X Reena Ahluwalia Fundraiser Goes Phygital with Ruby Art NFT
27 may 2022
Greenland Ruby is celebrating its 5th year anniversary with the launch of ‘Rubies from Greenland - Fire Under Ice’ campaign in collaboration with designer and artist Reena Ahluwalia. The fundraiser is a Phygital one, a first-of-its-kind from the gem and jewelry world.
Lab-grown diamonds in the Millennium Collection by MIUZ Diamonds
26 may 2022
The unique Millenium collection from MIUZ Diamonds is a modern response to the changes taking place in the jewelry market. The line of jewelry includes the most popular models from the flagship Solo 1920, Brilliance and Grace series, but with one significant update - all diamonds are lab-grown using the latest technologies.
Nornickel continues to deliver metals according to its contract obligations
26 may 2022
Nornickel, the world’s largest producer of palladium and high-grade nickel and a major producer of platinum and copper said in its ninth review of the nickel and platinum group metals (PGM) markets that it confirms its production guidance for 2022 and continues to deliver metals according to its contract obligations despite logistic obstacles associated with the limited availability of international flights.
Virtual Diamond Boutique’s New Sales Genie Creates a Modern Selling Experience
26 may 2022
Virtual Diamond Boutique (VDB), the jewelry industry’s leading technology company and largest virtual marketplace, has announced yesterday the launch of its new VDB Sales Genie app. An affordable and easy to use selling tool, the app allows sales professionals to engage with browsers longer, giving them undivided attention, creating a unique and personalized experience in or out of the store.
Russia’s Ministry of Finance is not considering the abolition of VAT on the purchase of diamonds by individuals
25 may 2022
Deputy Finance Minister Alexey Moiseev said that "initiatives are being considered to stimulate the sale of polished diamonds on the domestic market"
Polar Fund presents the results of the Taimyr expedition
25 may 2022
In the run-up to the Polar Explorer’s Day celebrated on 21 May, the Federation Council was presented with the results of the large scientific expedition to the Taimyr and the Norilsk Industrial District (NID) carried out in 2021 by the Artur Chilingarov Fund of Polar Research (Polar Fund) and supported by Nornickel.
VTB submits proposals to Russia’s Ministry of Finance to stimulate the circulation of polished diamonds in the country
25 may 2022
Andrey Kostin, Chairman of the Board of VTB Bank considers it right to exempt from VAT not only the purchase and sale of diamonds by individuals, but also the sale of precious stones by diamond miners to banks and the public, the Vedomosti news daily reported in an article published yesterday.
Sarine Technologies rolls out new Pay Per Value Service
25 may 2022
Sarine Technologies announced that its Galaxy® family of scanning and inclusion mapping systems is now offering a Pay Per Value (PPV) service, the company said in a press release received by Rough&Polished.
Fruchman Marketing believes jewelry sales this year may be 4%-8% higher than in 2021
24 may 2022
The jewelry marketing experts at US-based Fruchtman Marketing view jewelry sales this year go up by 4%-8% over 2021. In support of this projection the jewelry consultancy says there are important factors at play.
