LONDON - RJC announced today that Smolensk Diamonds has achieved Certification against the 2013 Code of Practices (COP) at its trading facilities in New York, USA and Antwerp, Belgium.

The Replica of the Great Imperial Crown of the Russian Empire will be displayed at the exhibition dedicated to Catherine the Great held at the Hermitage Amsterdam Museum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from June 18, 2016 to January 15, 2017. This the first time this unique piece of jewellery art will be presented to the attention of the European public.

Kristall Production Corporation is pleased to announce its participation in the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show that will take place at AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) on 1 - 5 March, 2016.

Polished first, than rough

Looking at the last supply cycle of the large producers, ALROSA and De Beers, we've seen an increase in rough diamond supply to the market. While this is encouraging, it is important that the producers, large and small, realize that the midstream sector is still weak and that most diamond traders yet have to receive payment for their holiday sales.