Russia
Russia plays a significant role in the global jewellery industry, particularly as a major source of diamonds, precious metals, and coloured gemstones. For UK jewellers, designers, and suppliers, developments in Russia can impact supply chains, pricing, and ethical sourcing considerations. Jewellery Focus provides coverage on Russia’s influence within the trade, including market trends, sanctions and regulatory changes, and how geopolitical factors affect the availability and sourcing of materials. Our reporting helps trade professionals navigate the complexities of working within a globally connected industry.
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Jul- 2019 -22 JulyInternational
Alrosa raises $6.5m at Vladivostok rough diamond auction
Diamond mining company Alrosa has summed up the results of the international auction for special size rough diamonds (over 10.8 carats) held in Vladivostok, Russia, this July. The company sold 112 gem-quality diamonds weighing 1,780 carats, and the total revenue from the sale of stones amounted to $6.5m (5.2m). Evgeny…
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10 JulyAuctions
‘Rare’ Fabergé jewellery to be sold at auction
Gildings Auctioneers in Market Harborough has announced it is offering “rare” and examples of Fabergé jewellery at its next Fine Art and Antiques auction on 3 September. The lots include two Fabergé pieces; one is a pair of amethyst, diamond and white enamel lapel pins, hallmarked ‘56’, which…
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Mar- 2019 -13 MarchEvents
Apprentice jeweller to represent UK at ‘Olympics of skills’
Goldsmiths’ Company apprentice Sam McMahon employed at Mappin and Webb, has been selected to represent the UK at The WorldSkills Finals in, Kazan, Russia. Winning a spot in fine jewellery making, McMahon joins more than 30 young professionals from engineering, hospitality, professional services, construction and digital and IT to form…
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1 MarchEvents
ROUNDUP: Hong Kong International Jewellery Show in full swing
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 36th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opened yesterday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The five-day show (28 Feb to 4 March) has attracted 2,615 exhibitors from 38 countries and regions, among which Jordan, Latvia and…
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Feb- 2019 -12 FebruaryInternational
Alorsa January diamonds sales reaches $281.5m
Diamond mining firm Alrosa sold $281.5m (£218.4m) worth of rough and polished diamonds in January. However, the group said during the month market activity was lower than usual, compared with December 2018 sales which were up 20% over the previous quarter and up 46% year-on-year. Yury Okoemov, Alorsa deputy CEO,…
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Jan- 2019 -31 JanuaryInternational
Alrosa mines largest diamond in recent years
A unique rough diamond weighing almost 200 carats has been mined at the Alrosa owned Udachnaya kimberlite pipe in January 2019. The gemstone, with weight of 191.46 carats, was extracted at processing plant N12 of the Udachny mining and processing division. The diamond is transparent, with a slight yellowish tinge.…
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Jun- 2018 -22 JuneEvents
Alrosa launches football collection of diamonds for World Cup
Alrosa has launched a collection of diamonds in celebration of the World Cup named after the countries participating in the tournament. The collection consists of 32 round diamonds, 0.3 carats each of high quality, ranging from D to F color and VVS2 to IF clarity. The diamonds were mined in…
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May- 2018 -3 MayEconomy
Gold demand in 2018 gets off to quiet start as investment slows
Gold demand had a soft start to 2018, reaching 973 tonnes (t), the lowest first quarter since 2008, according to the World Gold Council Q! 2018 trends report. This was largely caused by a fall in investment demand for gold bars and gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), as a subdued gold…
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Apr- 2018 -4 AprilCurrent Affairs
Scottish locals back petition to stop young jeweller being deported
Almost 3,000 Scots have signed a petition to stop a young Russian jeweller from being deported. Evgeniia Balashova, 23, is currently at risk of deportation after she was declined a visa extension by the Home Office due to problems registering her address with officials. Balshova, who has her own jewellery…
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Dec- 2017 -22 DecemberInternational
Alrosa recovers 98-carat diamond in Russia
Alrosa has recovered a 98.63 carat diamond from its Jubilee pipe in Yubileynaya, Russia. The Aikhal Mining and Processing Division (MPD) extracted the stone, which is a transparent yellow-tinted octahedron crystal measuring 28.96 х 28.03 х 27.30 mm. Evgeny Agureev, director of Alrosa, said: “One more discovery weighing almost 100…
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