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Ellah Muchemwa: ADPA to launch Africa's first diamond mining standard next year
The African Diamond Producers Association (ADPA), which is based in Luanda, Angola, and represents the interests of mainly African diamond producers and those with the potential to produce diamonds, will next year launch the Sustainable Development...
04 november 2024
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
AWDC allays reports of Angola snub
14 may 2021
Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has refuted claims that its efforts to convince Luanda to end Dubai's monopoly over the country's diamonds were rebuffed.
India’s G&J industry voices concerns at USTR public hearing
14 may 2021
At the United States Trade Representative (USTR) multi-jurisdictional hearing held virtually on 10th May, the GJEPC along with trade bodies and exporters from the gem & jewellery sector represented the Indian industry’s grievances over a proposed 25% import duty on 17 Indian jewellery items.
Mountain Province Diamonds announced first quarter financial results
14 may 2021
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021 from the Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine. 603,000 carats sold, with total proceeds of $54.2 million (US$42.7 million) at an average realised value of $90 per carat (US$71).
FCRF: Fancy color diamond prices increase in Q1 2021
14 may 2021
Announcing the Fancy Color Diamond Index results for Q1 2021, the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) mentions through a press release that the prices of Fancy Color diamonds increased by 0.3% during Q1 2021, with +0.5% for blues and +0.4% pinks.
Late 19th century 5.22-carat Kashmir sapphire and diamonds ring at NY sale on May 19
14 may 2021
The Bonhams' New York Jewels sale scheduled for May 19 will highlight a ring adorned with a 5.22-carat unheated Kashmir sapphire and diamonds from the late 19th century. The 18-karat pink gold and silver-topped gold ring is valued at $280,000 to $480,000. According to the auction house, Kashmir sapphires are highly prized for their rarity, beauty and unique vivid blue hue.
Petra agrees to pay £4.3 mln to victims of Williamson human rights abuse
13 may 2021
Petra Diamonds Limited (PDL) has settled on a no admission of liability basis, about claims brought in London by Leigh Day, a UK based law firm, on behalf of 71 anonymous claimants, concerning alleged breaches of human rights at the Williamson Mine in Tanzania.
ALROSA reports its April 2021 diamond sales results
13 may 2021
ALROSA has reported its preliminary rough and polished sales results for April 2021. ALROSA sales of rough and polished diamonds in April totaled $401 million, including proceeds from rough diamond sales of $383 million, and polished diamond sales of $18 million.
ALROSA diamond sold at Christie's
13 may 2021
An exceptionally flawless ALROSA diamond weighing over 100 carats has been sold at Christie's Magnificent Jewels. A private client purchased the gem for $ 14 million, according to vesti.ru.
Only 10% of Angola's rough diamonds being traded in Antwerp – AWDC
13 may 2021
The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) is making moves to attract Angola's diamonds to the world's largest diamond hub in Belgium.
Sakura Diamond to take centre stage at Christie’s Hong Kong auction on 23 May
13 may 2021
Christie's Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels auction will present The Sakura Diamond, a 15.81 carat fancy vivid purple-pink internally flawless diamond.
