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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
Natural diamond industry to stabilise in 2025 - experts
28 october 2024
The natural diamond industry, which had been going through a prolonged period of lower demand and higher-than-normal levels of inventory in the midstream, is set to stabilise in 2025, according to industry experts.
TAGS targets more frequent tenders in Angola next year
28 october 2024
Tender house Trans Atlantic Gem Sales (TAGS) is scheduled to conduct more frequent diamond tenders in Angola next year.
Diamonds as long-term investment
28 october 2024
On the eve of the Moscow Financial Forum, the Alrosa Diamond Exclusive (ADE) team discussed the topic of attracting investment in diamonds with experts from the financial, media and blogosphere.
Russian retail chain learns which jewelry people prefer as wedding anniversary gift
28 october 2024
The analytical center of a famous Russian jewelry retailer 585*GOLDEN calculated how much money is spent in Russia on jewelry as a gift for a wedding anniversary and which jewelry is more often chosen for this festive family occasion.
De Beers maintains production guidance for 2024 as expectation for recovery remains protracted
25 october 2024
De Beers has maintained its production guidance for 2024 at 23 million to 26 million carats as the midstream continues to hold higher-than-normal levels of inventory and the expectation for recovery remains protracted.
Over 500 Italian companies join Dubai Free Zone
25 october 2024
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), the world’s leading free zone and the Government of Dubai’s Authority for Commodities Trading and Enterprise, has announced a 6% increase in the number of Italian companies joining the international business district in 2024, bringing the total number to over 500.
Gem Diamonds boosts Q3 revenue
25 october 2024
Gem Diamonds sold 26 617 carats in the third quarter of 2024 generating revenue of $42.7 million compared to 24 422 carats sold in the second quarter for $34.8 million.
Dubai Precious Metals Conference set for November
25 october 2024
The Dubai Precious Metals Conference (DPMC), one of the most highly anticipated events in the international gold and precious metals industry calendar, is set to take place on 19 November.
Scientists obtain new optical materials with nanodiamond inclusions
25 october 2024
A team from eight scientific institutes in Russia has developed new materials for fine optics, the press service of the Ministry of Education and Science reported.
Kimberley Process standard for precious stones and metals trade proposed at BRICS summit
24 october 2024
The BRICS platform for precious metals and rough diamonds can utilize the standards of the Kimberley Process (KP) to increase trade volumes within the group and to combat excessive regulation.
