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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
DMCC hosts AML/CFT and responsible sourcing training in Dubai
10 june 2022
DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – successfully hosted a two-day training session on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) and Responsible Sourcing in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Economy and the Executive Office of the UAE Bullion Committee.
Gemfields introduces an extraordinary pair of Mozambican rubies
09 june 2022
This exceptional pair of Mozambican rubies, weighing 61.50 carats in the rough, will be offered for sale at the Gemfields’ ruby auction this June. Weighing in at 32.5 and 29 carats respectively in the rough, it is anticipated that each of these gemstones will remain over 10 carats even once cut and polished.
GIA to discard paper reports going digital by 2025
09 june 2022
Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the leader in gemological research, education, and science-based gem identification and grading services, is strengthening its consumer protection mission by converting all GIA paper reports to digital form by 2025.
RJC elects new board members at 2022 AGM
09 june 2022
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the leading standards organisation for the global jewellery and watch industry, announced new appointments to the Board at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
ALROSA cancels final dividends for 2021
08 june 2022
The Supervisory Board of ALROSA recommended not to pay dividends for 2021, according to a press release issued by the company on Wednesday.
Norilsk Nickel begins consultations with indigenous peoples on prospects for developing a deposit in Murmansk Province
08 june 2022
Norilsk Nickel has begun consultations with indigenous peoples on the prospects for developing the Kolmozerskoye lithium deposit. Andrey Grachev: “Today there is a unique opportunity to take into account traditional nature management and crafts at the initial stage of project development. It is important for the company to consider and minimize all possible negative consequences for the indigenous peoples of the region. Norilsk Nickel has rich experience in supporting reindeer husbandry in Taimyr, and this knowledge will be applicable in the Murmansk Province as well.”
US demand, uncertain supply buoy diamond prices
08 june 2022
Diamond trading was stable in May despite concerns about inflation, rising interest rates and slumping stock markets, Rapaport said in a press release distributed on Tuesday. Polished prices initially declined but later steadied as dealers anticipated supply shortages resulting from Russian sanctions.
MIUZ Diamonds turns this summer bright with colors
08 june 2022
MIUZ Diamonds believes that summer trends in 2022 dictate new rules: jewelry and accessories are moving from the category of accents to the category of central elements in images. Eye-catching rings, earrings and bracelets now play a major role, relegating clothes and shoes to the background. MIUZ Diamonds also follows this trend: jewelers introduce the Festa Summer Collection and advises which of the series' jewelry will be in trend this season.
Rio Tinto launches Icon Partner program for the next chapter of its Argyle Pink DiamondsTM brand
07 june 2022
Rio Tinto has launched the new Icon PartnerTM program, as part of its strategy for the future development of the Argyle Pink DiamondsTM brand.
Gold miners in South Africa end strike winning 6.3% pay rise
07 june 2022
The end of the strike at the gold mines of Sibanye-Stillwater, one of the largest producers of platinum group metals (PGM) and gold, was mediated by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) of South Africa. This will allow the company's gold mines to fully resume operations within two months.
