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Artisan Jewellery Design Awards ’26 Presented
Mumbai: 9th edition of the Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2026, organised by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and curated by The Futurist, concluded in Mumbai on April 8, bringing together the finest expressions of creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation in jewellery design. The Artisan Awards 2026 was powered by GIA and supported by the World Gold Council (WGC). Held in the distinguished presence of Ms. Lucia Silvestri, Creative Director & Gems Buying Director, Bvlgari; Mr. Amedeo Scognamiglio, Founder
Artisan Jewellery Design Awards ’26 Presented
Mumbai: 9th edition of the Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2026, organised by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and curated by The Futurist, concluded in Mumbai on April 8, bringing together the finest expressions of creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation in jewellery design. The Artisan Awards 2026 was powered by GIA and supported by the World Gold Council (WGC). Held in the distinguished presence of Ms. Lucia Silvestri, Creative Director & Gems Buying Director, Bvlgari; Mr. Amedeo Scognamiglio, Founder
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Rio Tinto’s Red & Pink Diamonds Tender in HK
Hong Kong: Rio Tinto’s iconic annual Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, comprising the best of a year’s production of extremely rare red and pink diamonds, is being hosted in Hong Kong during the final leg of a global showcase tour. Almost the entire world supply of rare pink diamonds comes from Rio Tinto’s Argyle diamond mine in the remote east Kimberley
De Beers Diamond Jewellers to Begin Campaign
Gaborone: De Beers Diamond Jewellers’ new brand advertising campaign will launch in October 2014. The campaign is a key milestone for the jeweler, which epitomizes natural beauty and brings to life the power and grace of the brand. The campaign features Andreea Diaconu, who was chosen for her natural beauty and elegant charm. Diaconu was photographed for the campaign by
Petra Diamonds 14 Output Crosses Expectations
Johannesburg: Petra Diamonds, which has operations in South Africa and Tanzania, lifted its full-year production by 17 percent to 3.1 million carats in the fiscal year ended 30 June 2014. This was slightly ahead of market expectations of 3 million carats, the company said in a statement emailed to Rough & Polished. Petra said it was on track to mine
India, China Driving Demand Growth for Diamonds
Hong Kong: Surging demand for diamonds in China and India may see the two countries match the size of market in the U.S., the biggest consumer, by 2020, reports Bloomberg. “We will see strong growth in India as soon as the country gets its house in order with the new government,” Jean-Marc Lieberherr, managing director of Rio Tinto Group (RIO)’s
Rio Tinto’s Red & Pink Diamonds Tender in HK
Hong Kong: Rio Tinto’s iconic annual Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, comprising the best of a year’s production of extremely rare red and pink diamonds, is being hosted in Hong Kong during the final leg of a global showcase tour. Almost the entire world supply of rare pink diamonds comes from Rio Tinto’s Argyle diamond mine in the remote east Kimberley
De Beers Diamond Jewellers to Begin Campaign
Gaborone: De Beers Diamond Jewellers’ new brand advertising campaign will launch in October 2014. The campaign is a key milestone for the jeweler, which epitomizes natural beauty and brings to life the power and grace of the brand. The campaign features Andreea Diaconu, who was chosen for her natural beauty and elegant charm. Diaconu was photographed for the campaign by
Petra Diamonds 14 Output Crosses Expectations
Johannesburg: Petra Diamonds, which has operations in South Africa and Tanzania, lifted its full-year production by 17 percent to 3.1 million carats in the fiscal year ended 30 June 2014. This was slightly ahead of market expectations of 3 million carats, the company said in a statement emailed to Rough & Polished. Petra said it was on track to mine
India, China Driving Demand Growth for Diamonds
Hong Kong: Surging demand for diamonds in China and India may see the two countries match the size of market in the U.S., the biggest consumer, by 2020, reports Bloomberg. “We will see strong growth in India as soon as the country gets its house in order with the new government,” Jean-Marc Lieberherr, managing director of Rio Tinto Group (RIO)’s
