【South Korea】Amid High Inflation, ‘Lab-Grown Diamonds’ Replace Natural Diamonds: Kang Seung-gi and Kang Sung-hyuk Father-Son Duo’s ‘KDT Diamond’ Creates a Storm

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the growing market for lab-grown diamonds in South Korea, driven by their affordability and ethical appeal. As…

【Germany】Money Laundering Prevention and Combating 2023: An Overview of the Changes

Editor’s NoteThis article examines key adjustments to Germany’s anti-money laundering framework in 2022, highlighting that while core legislation…

【Ilakaka, Mad】”If I Find a Big Sapphire, I’ll Be Rich”: The Allure and Peril of Madagascar’s Gemstone Mines

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the human cost of Madagascar’s sapphire rush, where dreams of fortune are shadowed by exploitation and violence….

【Ilakaka, Mad】Madagascar’s Sapphires: Abundant Reserves and Rising Prices, but Meager Profits for Miners

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the paradox of Madagascar’s sapphire wealth amid deep national poverty. While global demand fuels a lucrative…

【Ilakaka, Mad】Madagascar: For Better or For Sapphire

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex reality behind Madagascar’s sapphire boom, where soaring global demand fuels an informal mining sector…

【Osaka, Japan】G L A S S F A C T O R Y Announces In-House 3D Printed Eyewear Brand “G L A F U 3D Technology”

Editor’s NoteThis article explores how G L A S S F A C T O R Y is leveraging 3D printing technology to create its new brand, G L A F U 3D Technology,…

【Singapore】Top-Grade Sapphire Worth S$4 Million Shines at International Jewelry Expo

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the debut of an exceptionally rare 100-carat royal blue sapphire at a Singapore jewelry expo. Valued at US$3…

【Bangkok, Tha】Navneet Gems Launches Salt-and-Pepper Sapphires

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the launch of a new wholesale collection of salt-and-pepper sapphires from Tanzania, drawing a parallel to the…

【Cancún, Mexi】Tiffany & Co.’s Second Store with a 3D Printed Facade Now Opens in Cancún

Editor’s NoteTiffany & Co. has unveiled a new boutique in Cancún, featuring a pioneering 3D-printed facade. Designed by MVRDV, the coral-inspired…

【Tokyo, Japan】Auction House Phillips Holds Exhibition in Roppongi | ART

Editor’s NoteThis article previews Phillips’ Tokyo exhibition, featuring works destined for a London auction and select Japanese-themed watches from…