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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 visits Colombian cities with roadshow to drive new business to Dubai
25 april 2022
DMCC visited Colombia as part of its Made For Trade Live (MFTL) roadshow in Latin America. Highlighting the significant opportunities in Dubai for companies looking to expand their operations internationally, DMCC visited the Colombian capital Bogotá and Medellin, one of the country’s major commercial cities.
De Beers invests $2 mln in a start-up that grows, manages kelp forests off the Namibian coast
25 april 2022
De Beers has invested $2 million in Kelp Blue, an innovative start-up focused on growing and managing large-scale giant kelp forests, initially off the Namibian coast. It said the underwater forests have the potential to safely and permanently lock away vast amounts of carbon dioxide in the ocean.
The trade organization is educating the industry on how knowledge of alloys can ensure customer satisfaction
25 april 2022
Platinum Guild International USA is launched a new initiative to educate the industry on the importance of understanding different platinum alloys and how they impact jewelry manufacturing.
Southstone subsidiary appoints new contract miner at Oena diamond mine
25 april 2022
Southstone Minerals says its 43% owned subsidiary, the African Star Minerals (ASM), has entered into a contract mining and diamond recovery agreement with Oryx Mining at Oena Diamond Mine, in South Africa. It said Oryx, at its own cost and expense, will provide and maintain all the plant and equipment as required to perform the mining services.
Gem Diamonds boosts quarterly revenue as output drops
25 april 2022
Gem Diamonds sold 28 461 carats produced at its Letšeng mine in Lesotho during the first quarter of the year, generating revenue of $52.1 million compared to $50.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. The miner said it achieved an average price of $1 831 per carat from 1 January 2022 to 31 March 2022 compared to $2 018 per carat, in the preceding quarter.
GIA expands gem origin services
22 april 2022
GIA (Gemological Institute of America), the leader in gemological research, education and science-based gem identification and grading services, is expanding its gem origin services to provide retailers and consumers with the diamond source information they demand.
Phillips Hong Kong Watch Auction scheduled for 27-28 May
22 april 2022
Phillips, in association with Bacs & Russo, has announced the highlights ahead of The Hong Kong Watch Auction XIV, which will take place on 27 and 28 May at the JW Marriott in Hong Kong.
New online platform for trading diamonds by individuals launched in Russia
22 april 2022
An online platform for trading diamonds by individuals - Elia's is being launched in Russia, investments in the project amounted to 300 million rubles. This is stated in a message distributed on Wednesday by TASS citing the jewelry house Cluev.
Rare ruby recovered in Tanzania goes on display ahead of auction in Dubai
22 april 2022
A rare rough ruby recovered in Tanzania has been put on display ahead of an auction in the Gulf emirate of Dubai, according to a report by AFP. The 8 400-carat stone dubbed Burj Alhamal is being exhibited as part of SJ Gold & Diamond's Callisto collection.
De Beers lifts Q1 rough diamond production to meet continued strong demand
21 april 2022
De Beers increased its first-quarter rough diamond production by 25% to 8.9 million carats compared to about 7.2 million carats, a year earlier, according to its parent company Anglo American.
