【Marange, Zim】The Diamond Trade Still Causes Suffering

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the persistent shortcomings of the Kimberley Process, established two decades ago to halt the trade in conflict…

【Gmund, Germa】Hong Kong Investor Takes Stake in Tamara Comolli

Editor’s NoteThis article outlines a strategic partnership between Germany’s Tamara Comolli Fine Jewelry and Hong Kong’s NAGA Group, aimed at…

【India】$1.8bn Indian fraud causes jewellery trade pain

Editor’s NoteA veteran jeweller describes how a major fraud case is tightening credit and scrutiny across India’s gem industry. Industry Veteran’s…

【Hong Kong】What Jewelry Was Auctioned for Approximately 1.2 Billion Yen at Sotheby’s Hong Kong?

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the extraordinary sale of a Mogok ruby ring for 1.17 billion yen at a Sotheby’s Hong Kong auction. It briefly…

【France】Kering Completes Control of Balenciaga and Recovers the Company’s Eyewear License

Editor’s NoteKering has consolidated its control over Balenciaga by bringing the brand’s eyewear license in-house, ending its partnership with…

【New York, US】Sotheby’s Sells Blue Diamond Ring for $6.7 Million at Auction

Editor’s NoteThis report details the successful conclusion of Sotheby’s spring jewelry auctions in New York, which achieved a total of $34 million….

Diamond Market, Heavily Linked to War Zones, Could Change

Editor’s NoteThe term “blood diamond” carries a heavy legacy of conflict and human suffering. This article explores the potential for change within…

【Cabo Delgado】The Emergence of Violent Extremism in Northern Mozambique

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the emergence of a new militant group in northern Mozambique, analyzing the complex interplay of international…

【Russia】ALROSA Signs 67 Long-Term Diamond Supply Agreements

Editor’s NoteALROSA has secured 67 long-term agreements with 65 companies for the sale of rough diamonds for the 2018-2020 contract period, including…

【Thailand】Human Rights Watch Says Pandora Stands Out for Disclosing Human Rights Risks Identified During Audits

Editor’s NoteThis article is part of a series examining corporate human rights practices. The initial assessment of Pandora by Human Rights Watch is…