“In the jewellery art, we express our feelings, emotions and share them with others”

Over 30 years, the MOISEIKIN company based in the Ural area has become a famous jewellery brand. The jewellery and souvenirs of this jewellery house made of precious and semi- precious stones and metals are displayed at museums and in private collections...

20 march 2023

Automatic double upgrade of diamonds is not only a questionable practice but could be systemic fraud – Meeus

HRD Antwerp is under investigation by Belgian authorities following allegations that for every Gemological Institute of America (GIA) stone, which entered their lab for certification an automatic upgrade would be given two colours up and one...

13 march 2023

"At House of Ashish Vijay, diamonds and coloured gemstones will only ever mean stones that carry a storied legacy"

Ashish Vijay, a Dubai-based investor, philanthropist, entrepreneur and businessman with decades of experience in the precious gemstone and luxury jewellery industry, finance and investments sectors, set up his business in Dubai in the year 2013. As the...

06 march 2023

KP should remodel its enforcement, accountability mechanisms if it wants to remain relevant - Fula-Ngenge

The African Diamond Council (ADC) is calling on the Kimberley Process (KP) to remodel its enforcement and accountability mechanisms if it wants to remain relevant and effective. ADC chairperson M’zée Fula-Ngenge told Rough&Polished’s...

27 february 2023

Why ODC is taking longer to sell the polished Okavango blue diamond?

Okavango Diamond Company (ODC), a rough diamond marketing company that is wholly owned by the Botswana government, took an extraordinary decision to polish the 20.46-carat Okavango blue diamond recovered at Debswana’s Orapa Mine in 2018. It was...

20 february 2023

Indian diamond company receives prestigious Dun & Bradstreet ESG Leadership Award 2023

17 march 2023
Indian diamond company, Hari Krishna Exports Private Limited is delighted to announce that it has been honoured with the prestigious Dun & Bradstreet ESG Leadership Award 2023 in the Environment - Climate Impact category.
The award recognizes the company's exceptional work in the field of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. Dun & Bradstreet, a leading global business information provider, hosts the inaugural edition of the ESG Awards to celebrate and acknowledge companies that have excelled in their ESG initiatives.
The awards bring together industry leaders, key decision-makers, and government stakeholders to discuss challenges, opportunities, and the future of the industry.

Aruna Gaitonde, Editor in Chief of the Asian Bureau, Rough&Polished