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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
JGW to relocate from Hong Kong to Singapore temporarily
15 march 2022
Jewellery & Gem World (JGW) is temporarily relocating from Hong Kong to Singapore this September to stage the Show to make it convenient for international suppliers and buyers.
Christie’s Jewels & Watches online sale total: $2,752,702
15 march 2022
Christie’s Jewels & Watches Online: La Dolce Vita (1 to 10 March) auction achieved a total of $2,752,702 with 93% sold by lot. The auction attracted participation from 38 countries, across 4 continents, and 25% of bidders and buyers to sale were millennial collectors.
Gold price hits the roof in India
14 march 2022
In India, as gold crosses $690 per 10 gm mark people are cancelling their orders placed with the jewellers or postponing purchases they had planned for the marriage months of April and May.
Russian jewelers propose to postpone the introduction of the State Integrated Information System
14 march 2022
Last week, the working group in the field of precious metals and precious stones, the Russian Federation Ministry of Finance, Gokhran and Federal Chamber of Commerce and Industry held a meeting on amendments to Government Decree No. 270 of 26. 02. 2021, which defines the procedure and timing of the implementation of the State Integrated Information System in the Sphere of Control over the Circulation of Precious Metals and Precious Stones (SIIS PMPS).
Gold, diamonds help push SA mining production in January
14 march 2022
South Africa’s mining output marginally rose by 0.1% year-on-year in January, driven by manganese ore, gold and diamonds. Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said manganese ore contributed 1.9 percentage points, while gold and diamonds contributed 0.8 percentage points, respectively.
Zim produces 475koz of platinum in 2021
14 march 2022
Zimbabwe produced 475 000 ounces of platinum in 2021, a 6% increase when compared to 448 000 oz in 2020, according to the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC). The council said the growth in platinum output comes after the backlog of semi-finished inventory was processed through South African smelters and refineries.
De Beers extends partnership with WomEng for three more years
11 march 2022
De Beers has extended its partnership with WomEng for a further three years, expanding the reach to cover all four of the countries where the group discovers diamonds. It produces diamonds in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa.
Royal Bafokeng boosts revenue due to strong PGM basket prices
11 march 2022
Royal Bafokeng Platinum’s revenue for the year ended 31 December 2021 rose by 22.8% to R16.4 billion compared to R13.3 billion due to the strong PGM basket prices and the increase in production. It said earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose by 28.3% from R6.6 billion to a record R8.5 billion.
President of Alrosa USA resigns from board of Diamonds Do Good
11 march 2022
The non-profit organization Diamonds Do Good announced that Rebecca Foerster has resigned from her roles as president and board member. Immediate рast president Anna Martin will fulfill the role of President.
UAE consumers 'cashing in' their jewellery as Dubai Gold rate remains at Dh220/g+ levels
11 march 2022
UAE’s gold and jewellery stores are experiencing a rush of activity, with consumers wanting to sell part of their gold assets and make a tidy cash profit. The heavy selling by consumers started on March 4 as gold prices shot towards and past the $1,950 an ounce mark.
