Jacques Voorhees, CEO of Verichannel, and one of the pioneers in online diamond trading, tells Rough&Polished about the search engine for the jewelry industry, their new partnership in China and the China market, and explains what their diamond database has to offer to both the trade and the consumers worldwide.
Valery Budny, CEO of RESTEC JUNWEX, who is also the organizer and inspirer of Russia's largest jewelry trade shows, Junwex, held in St. Petersburg and Moscow in February and March, answers the questions from Rough&Polished trying to find out how he assesses the outcome of these shows and what the current mood of jewelers in Russia is.
Lately, Brazil is more and more seen as a strong competitor in the international jewelry market. Brazilian brands stand out strongly compared with others offering unusual jewelry with sensuous Latin motifs. The quality and unique jewelry design are quite worthy of close attention, while vivid Brazilian gems need an in-depth research. In a relatively short period of time the jewelry industry in Brazil has attained excellent results, recognition and success. At VicenzaOro, we had a chance to talk to Ricardo Vianna, CEO and President of VIANNA, which is a popular Brazilian brand.18.05.2012
Firestone Diamonds mum on closed Botswana mine
Firestone Diamonds has remained silent on when the closed BK11 mine, in Botswana will be re-opened when it recently announced an update on its first quarter operations.
18.05.2012
Namakwa gets higher than expected prices from Lesotho diamonds tender
Namakwa Diamonds said the first sale of diamonds from its Kao mine, in Lesotho realised $6.47 million, with prices 17 per cent higher than initial projections.
18.05.2012
Diamonds Pricier for Indians Dealing in Dollars
Polished diamonds are becoming increasing expensive in India, one of the centers of the global diamond trade, due to the weakness of the local currency, the rupee.
18.05.2012
Moscow Jewellery Factory to Open 10 New Stores in 2012
One of the leaders of the Russian jewellery industry, Moscow Jewellery Factory intends to launch ten new jewellery stores in street-retail segment, in Moscow till the end of 2012.
18.05.2012
Israeli Minister Launches Initiative at Diamond Exchange
On a visit to the Diamond Exchange in Ramat Gan, Israel's Industry, Trade and Labor Minister Shalom Simhon announced the formation of a strategic committee to study the country's diamond industry and worked to increase its activities.
18.05.2012
Estet to Unveil New Jewellery Collection
Jewellery House Estet mulls launching a new jewellery collection named Ariadna.
17.05.2012
ALROSA increased its revenues by 21% in 2011 due to higher prices for diamonds
ALROSA has posted its financial results for 2011 under the IFRS. The diamond miner's proceeds from sales soared by 21% compared to 2010 due to higher prices for diamonds. The company's output went up by 1% to 34.6 million carats.
17.05.2012
Gillian Milovanovic: Reforming is not just something that will begin with us and end with the South Africans
Kimberley Process Chair Gillian Milovanovic in her exclusive interview to Rough&Polished was asked how she saw any further development of the Kimberley Process after the United States chairmanship in this organization would expire to which she said: “Reforming is not just something that will begin with us and end with the South Africans; it is a constant process.”