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

Maison Boucheron partners with Sarine for a new jewelry line

26 january 2022

Sarine Technologies Ltd has announced that French High Jewellery Maison Boucheron, owned by Kering Group (KER.PA), is launching a new bridal jewelry line, for which it has partnered with Sarine to provide Boucheron-branded diamond reports "powered by Sarine".

Angola’s semi-industrial diamond mining contributes over $7mln in revenue

25 january 2022

Angola’s semi-industrial diamond exploration activities produced and sold 50,750 carats of diamonds last year, generating revenues of $7.10 million, according to the National Diamond Company (Endiama).

Christie's Jewels Online to be held January 24 - February 9

25 january 2022

Christie’s announced its first jewelry auction of 2022 - Jewels Online to be held January 24 - February 9. The sale features a curated assemblage of fine jewelry ranging from Antique through Contemporary jewels to white diamonds and colored stones, as well as jeweled objects and clocks.

SDB entices all diamond companies in Mumbai to conduct business from its offices

25 january 2022

The core committee of the Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) has decided to cease the sale of cut and polished diamonds from Mumbai, according to a report in The New Indian Express.

Burgundy Diamond Mines purchases more fancy colour rough diamonds

25 january 2022

An emerging fast-growing Australian diamond company, Burgundy Diamond Mines (BDM), has signed purchase agreements with two companies to buy further fancy colour rough diamonds. The stones are expected to be cut in house by the Perth-based company, before being sold at a significant margin.

"Unique Russia" to be held at Gostiny Dvor in Moscow

25 january 2022

The 2nd Art and Industrial Exhibition-Forum, "Unique Russia" will be held at the Gostiny Dvor Exhibition Center in Moscow on January 27 to February 13, 2022.

Signet Jewelers reports strong holiday season results

24 january 2022

Signet Jewelers Limited ("Signet"), the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, announced its preliminary sales for the nine weeks ended January 1, 2022 ("Holiday Season").

TAGS selected for conducting diamond auctions in Angola by SODIAM Board

24 january 2022

Trans Atlantic Gem Sales Ltd (TAGS) has been selected by the Board of Directors of Sodiam EP, Angola, as an advisory body in organizing and conducting diamond auctions (tenders) in Luanda, Angola, according to an announcement by TAGS.

Improved global demand lifts Namibia diamond production index

24 january 2022

Improved global demand has helped bolster Namibia’s Diamond Production Index, which rose by 5.4% in November 2021, according to media reports. New Era quoted Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) as saying that the November jump was compared to marginal growth of 1.6% in October 2021.

Industry’s first B2B event ‘JGT Dubai’ slated for 22 to 24 Feb, 2022

24 january 2022

The inaugural edition of Jewellery, Gem & Technology Dubai (JGT Dubai), the industry’s first in-person B2B event of the year will take place from 22 to 24 February at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).