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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
New collection of jewelry from "585*GOLD"
14 january 2022
The network "585 * GOLDEN" and the brand Love is... have released a joint collection of jewelry. Two types of Love is... pendants made of 925 sterling silver have already appeared in chain stores throughout Russia. They can be used as paired jewelry – one for yourself and your significant other.
ALROSA earned $4.169 billion from rough and polished diamonds sold in 2021
13 january 2022
The company said it generated $4.169 billion in sales revenue last year, including $3.977 billion for rough diamonds and $192 million for polished diamonds. December sales were $254 million, including $241 million for rough and $12 million for polished goods.
Botswana Diamonds’ projected kimberlite volume at Thorny River greater than expected
13 january 2022
Botswana Diamonds, which completed a preliminary kimberlite assessment on its Thorny River diamond prospect in South Africa, says the projected volume of kimberlitic material in the River, River Extension and the immediate area is now believed to be about 2 million tonnes.
Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group posts unaudited key operational data for Q3 2021
13 january 2022
The company’s retail sales went up 31.1% with Mainland China demonstrating the growth of 38.8%, while sales in Hong Kong & Macau of China and other markets dipped by 8.7% year-on-year. Same-store sales in Mainland China increased by 10.7% and in Hong Kong & Macau by 14.4%.
De Beers Forevermark sees strong demand for diamonds in South India this year
13 january 2022
De Beers Forevermark, one of the most trusted diamond brands, is upbeat about the demand for diamonds in South India in 2022. The brand had already witnessed a huge response last year and is expecting to grow in double digits this year too given the pent-up demand.
Osino to acquire gold exploration property in Namibia from B2Gold
13 january 2022
Osino Resources has agreed to acquire the Ondundu gold exploration property in Namibia from B2Gold for $15, 2 million. The acquisition agreement is subject to Namibian regulatory approvals and certain other customary closing conditions.
Investment decision on Russia’s Mir diamond mine may be made as early as May this year
12 january 2022
ALROSA is currently preparing a feasibility study for the Mir diamond mine restoration project, and an investment decision on it may be made as early as May 2022, FINMARKET reported, citing an interview with the company's CEO Sergei Ivanov on the Almazny Krai TV channel.
Gemfields now holds its 6.54% stake in Sedibelo Platinum directly
12 january 2022
Gemfields says the interposed vehicle Pallinghurst Ivy Lane Capital (Ivy Lane), which held an interest of 27.64% interest in Sedibelo Platinum Mines (SPM), has been unbundled. It said Ivy Lane’s 27.64% shareholding in SPM, as well as Ivy Lane’s surplus net assets, have been transferred to Ivy Lane’s shareholders following their respective equity holdings in Ivy Lane.
India’s gold imports & prices to rise in 2022
12 january 2022
India more than doubled gold imports in 2021 to $55.7 bn. This far surpassed gold imports worth $22 bn in the previous year 2020.The pent-up demand from 2020 due to Covid lockdown, postponed weddings and suppressed festival shopping led to a phenomenal increase in gold buying and thus gold imports, as per a Reuters report.
Smiling Rocks launches Men’s Engagement Solitaire Collection
12 january 2022
Smiling Rocks has launched its latest collection for the charismatic gentlemen …’Men’s Engagement Solitaire Rings’ collection studded in lab-grown diamonds, says a press release from the US based company.
