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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
Moscow hosts “Challenges 2030. Sustainable Development of Regions” Conference
18 july 2022
The conference held in early July was dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the ESG and Sustainable Development Committee of the Association of Managers. The event attracted a wide range of participants among which were representatives of Norilsk Nickel.
Richemont achieves double-digit sales growth in the first quarter of 2022
18 july 2022
All channels and business areas, as well as most regions, generated sales growth versus the prior year period notwithstanding an uncertain environment, the company said in a press release on the results of the first quarter ended 30 June 2022.
Singapore International Jewelry Expo 2022 kicks off to dazzle visitors for four days
15 july 2022
The Singapore International Jewelry Expo (SIJE) 2022 opened its doors to the public on Thursday in celebration of the region’s most important jewellery show, said the distributed announcement pointing out that the four-day dazzling event was officially opened by Guest of Honour Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister of Finance, and Second Minister for National Development.
All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center finds out what percentage of Russians surveyed know about UN sustainable development goals and ESG
15 july 2022
A recent Internet poll conducted by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center showed that 40% of respondents have only heard something about the UN sustainable development goals or the ESG abbreviation meaning “Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance”, and only 5% know well what it is. Meanwhile, 46% heard about ESG for the first time, and 9% found it difficult to answer.
Israeli Diamonds Continue Upward Trend in H1 2022
15 july 2022
Figures released by the Israel Diamond Controller for the first half of 2022 show that the positive trend in the diamond industry continued. All four major trade categories reported growth from January to June 2022, continuing the upward trend of the past 18 months.
HKTDC rolls out a comprehensive digital platform, EXHIBITION+
15 july 2022
International trade fairs and sourcing modes have seen dramatic changes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. To help enterprises adapt to the new environment and stay closely connected to international buyers, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has launched a brand-new hybrid exhibition model, EXHIBITION+, to strengthen its exhibition platform.
The village of Ust-Avam in Russia's Krasnoyarsk Territory has now two new houses built by Norilsk Nickel
14 july 2022
The number of houses has increased in the village of Ust-Avam founded in 1937 and located in the Dolgano-Nenets District in the Taimyr area in the Krasnoyarsk Territory, Russia, as two new modern houses were built by Norilsk Nickel, the world’s largest producer of nickel and platinum group metals. They were built during the implementation of the programme aimed at supporting and developing the indigenous minorities of the North (IMN).
Hong Kong to host twin jewellery shows at end of July
14 july 2022
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 38th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and 8th HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 29 July to 2 August, presenting a dazzling array of exquisite jewellery and jewellery-making materials.
Iconic Van Cleef & Arpels ruby and diamond Zip Necklace sold for €819,000 at Christie’s Joaillerie Paris
14 july 2022
A true masterpiece of ingenuity and one of the most innovative pieces of jewelry ever made, the Van Cleef & Arpels Zip Necklace went under the hammer at Christie's Joaillerie Paris for €819,000, getting almost three times its high estimate.
GIA India hosts graduation ceremony for its Jewelry Design students
14 july 2022
GIA India hosted the graduation ceremony for its Jewelry Design students at the Mumbai campus. Shrusshti Sharma, Director, Designers of India, was the chief guest for the event.
