14.05.2012

Jacques Voorhees: We are the specialty search engine for the jewelry industry

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.

10.05.2012

Valery Budny: Russian jewelers have created a unique industry which can allow us to fill this country's budget when our oil and gas will be entirely exhausted

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.

02.05.2012

VIANNA: Winners are those who are most correct in their performance

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.