【Japan】Nikkei Average and TOPIX Hit Record Highs Amid Trump Tariff Turmoil; Pitfalls Lurk in Anticipating a ‘V-Shaped Recovery’ for FY2026 Earnings

Editor’s NoteThe recent surge in Japan’s Nikkei and TOPIX indexes to record highs reflects a significant easing of investor anxiety, largely driven…

【India】GST relief for gems sector: Small diamond imports exempted from IGST; jewellery box tax cut to 5%

Editor’s NoteRecent GST reforms have provided substantial relief to India’s diamond and jewellery sector, lowering costs for exporters and consumers…

【Geneva, Swit】An Extremely Rare Diamond, a Stratospheric Price: The Exceptional “Mellon Blue” is for Sale

Editor’s NoteThis article previews the upcoming Christie’s auction of a historic jewel, drawing a fascinating parallel between the real-world…

【Lesotho】GEM Diamonds Cuts Letseng Workforce by a Fifth

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the harsh economic realities facing even producers of the world’s most valuable diamonds. As global demand…

【Valenza, Ita】Bvlgari Launches Its First-Ever Jewelry School, ‘Scuola Bvlgari’ in Valenza

Editor’s NoteBvlgari has inaugurated its first dedicated jewelry school, Scuola Bvlgari, at its expanded Valenza manufacturing complex. This…

50 Amazing Facial Reconstructions, from Stone Age Shamans to King Tut

Editor’s NoteAdvances in scientific analysis are allowing researchers to reconstruct the faces and appearances of historical figures with remarkable…

【Geneva, Swit】T&C Exclusive: Bunny Mellon’s $20 Million Rare Blue Diamond to be Auctioned

Editor’s NoteThis article previews the upcoming auction of a piece from the legendary collection of Rachel “Bunny” Mellon, whose taste continues to…

【Nainital, Ut】Uttarakhand High Court Directs Government to Formulate Regularization Rules Within Six Months

Editor’s NoteThis article reports on a significant judicial directive from the High Court, which has ordered the state government to establish formal…

【Tokyo; Osaka】Entries Open for ‘The 67th National Catalog Exhibition’ with Shows in Tokyo and Osaka; Deadline October 24

Editor’s NoteThis article announces the call for entries for Japan’s 67th National Catalog Exhibition, highlighting the catalog’s enduring role as a…