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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
Yakutsk hosts Gokhran exhibition
04 may 2022
On April 27, 2022, Yakutsk, the capital of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) opened a visiting exhibition of valuables launched by Russia’s State Fund of Precious Metals and Precious Stones under the title “National Treasures of Russia. Moscow - Yakutsk. 2022” and dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Yakut Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.
Christie’s Presents The Light of Africa Diamond at New York Magnificent Jewels
04 may 2022
Christie’s announces The Light of Africa Diamond (estimate: $11,000,000-18,000,000), which will lead the New York Magnificent Jewels sale on 8 June, as part of Christie’s Luxury Week.
Kaliningrad Amber Combine receives high state award
04 may 2022
The staff of the Kaliningrad Amber Combine (part of the Rostec State Corporation) was awarded the badge of honor "For success in work" by the Decree of the Russian Federation President released on April 29, 2022.
De Beers Forevermark upbeat about a sparkling Akshaya Tritiya
04 may 2022
De Beers Forevermark is upbeat about the upcoming festive season. The brand is positive about strong sales volumes and owing to the quick economic recovery and the ongoing rise in consumer demand, says a press release from the company.
India-UAE CEPA comes into force with first consignment of G&J from New Delhi to Dubai
03 may 2022
The flagging off ceremony of India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was held on May 1, 2022 at Customs House/Cargo Complex, New Delhi International Airport.
The first meeting of the St. Petersburg Juniors Council
03 may 2022
St. Petersburg Exchange held the first meeting of the "St. Petersburg Juniors" Council, which is the exchange's advisory body for developing proposals and recommendations on listing (delisting) securities in this segment. The participants elected Andrey Novikov, Managing Partner of Polarctic Capital, as Chairman of the Board.
Galileo begins gold, lithium exploration in Zim
03 may 2022
Galileo Resources has commenced exploration at its gold and lithium projects in Southwest Zimbabwe. The company signed a contract with Xcalibur Airborne Geophysics to carry out a fixed-wing airborne magnetic and radiometric survey at its Bulawayo gold project, targeting the most prospective parts.
Mountain Province retains Integrous Communications
03 may 2022
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. has retained Integrous Communications as its investor relations advisor.
Arkhangelsk scientists master a new method of searching for diamonds in the Arctic
02 may 2022
Pomorie is the object of close study of scientists. In 2020, the Russian Science Foundation allocated 15 million rubles to search for diamonds in the Arctic territories of the Arkhangelsk region.
The purpose of a large–scale scientific study is to create a map of the diamond content of both the northern and southern regions of our region.
Fitch changes Anglo American’s outlook to positive
02 may 2022
Fitch Ratings has revised Anglo American’s outlook from stable to positive and affirmed the diversified mining group's long-term issuer default rating (IDR) at 'BBB'. It said the change in outlook shows Anglo American's delivery on production growth and its continuing conservative financial profile.
