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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
Sarine Technologies reports net profit of $ 16.5 mn in FY2021
06 april 2022
During 2021 Sarine’s Financial Highlights Revenues for FY2021 increased by 51% to $ 62.1 million from US$ 41.0 mn in FY2020 due to the strong recovery. The Gross profit for FY2021 increased by 69% to $ 45.8 mn, as compared to $ 27.1 mn for FY2020, primarily due to higher revenues.
ALROSA applied to the British regulator for a special license to pay coupon income on bonds
06 april 2022
ALROSA, having confirmed its readiness to pay coupon income to holders of its bonds on April 9, applied to the British Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) with a request to issue a special license for such payments.
Caledonia declares quarterly dividend of $0.14
05 april 2022
Caledonia Mining, which owns the Blanket mine, in Zimbabwe, has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.14 on each of the company's shares.
Gemfields realises over $42mln in revenue from emeralds auction
05 april 2022
Gemfields raked in $42.3-million in revenue from the sale of emeralds mined at its Kagem mine, in Zambia. The auctions of the rough emeralds took place in India from March 15 to April 1.
Indian Gems & Jewellery gets preferential access to Australia with India-Australia CECA
05 april 2022
After successfully negotiating a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE, the Indian Govt. has secured preferential access for Indian gems & jewellery products in Australia through the recently executed India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA).
Sotheby’s HK to auction antique jewellery pieces on 29 April
05 april 2022
Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auctions in Hong Kong will offer coloured gemstone and fancy colour diamond jewellery pieces, including creations by renowned designers as well as antique pieces from legendary houses.
India Gem & Jewellery Show unfolds at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai
04 april 2022
The India Gem & Jewellery Show (GJS 2022) was inaugurated by Shri. Raosaheb DanveJi, Union Minister of State for Railways, Coal and Mines, Government of India on 3 April 2022, along with Ashish Pethe, Chairman-GJC), Saiyam Mehra, Vice Chairman GJC & Convener GJS) and other industry delegates.
Lucara completes pre-sinking at Karowe mine
04 april 2022
Lucara Diamond completed shaft pre-sinking at its Karowe mine, in Botswana at the end of February. Company vice president technical services John Armstrong said each shaft is about 52 metres below the collar.
BlueRock raises £2.1m for Kareevlei to implement a new mining plan
04 april 2022
AIM-listed BlueRock Diamonds, which owns the Kareevlei mine, in South Africa, has raised £2.1-million through the placing of six-million shares to implement a new mining plan at the mine. The upgraded mining plan will ensure a consistent supply of quality ore to the processing plant.
Tiffany & Co continues to sell Russian diamonds despite not buying new stock
04 april 2022
New York jewellery brand Tiffany & Co has announced its move to stop buying all Russian diamonds. Despite this, the high jewellery company will continue selling its existing stock of Russian diamonds to customers.
