【Las Vegas, N】JCK, a Show in Transformation
Editor’s NoteThis 2018 report details the strategic relocation of the JCK Las Vegas show, a pivotal moment in its evolution. While specific venues…
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【Biel, Switze】Swatch Group, Owner of Omega and Longines, Quits Baselworld Fair
Editor’s NoteThis report details a significant shift in the luxury watch industry, as the Swatch Group ends its century-long participation in the…
【South Korea】LG Chem “Excludes Use of Four Major Minerals from Conflict Regions like Congo”
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights LG Chem’s publication of its 2017 Sustainability Management Report, which details the company’s commitment to…
【Tokyo, Japan】APRE and NEC Co-create New AI-based Authenticity Verification Service: Utilizing Image Recognition Technology in the Secondary Luxury Goods Market
Editor’s NoteThis article details a new collaborative service from APRE and NEC, leveraging AI and verification expertise to authenticate luxury…
Auction Results – A Comparison of 13 Price Databases & Art Indices
Editor’s NoteThis analysis provides a crucial guide for collectors and professionals by comparing 13 major auction price databases and art indices….
Banksy’s Gallerist Lazarides Cashes In – 612,000 Euros Realized at Bonhams
Editor’s NoteA collection of over 30 works by the elusive street artist Banksy, sourced from the private holdings of gallerist Steve Lazarides, was…
What are the Four Major Gemstone Types? Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the classification of the four major gemstones—diamond, sapphire, ruby, and emerald—as recognized by the mineral…
CIBJO Establishes Industry-Wide Working Committee on Responsible Sourcing Guidance
Editor’s NoteCIBJO has formed a new committee to develop industry-wide Responsible Sourcing Guidelines for the jewelry, gem, and precious metals…
New Standard for Responsible Mining Made Public
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the launch of the Standard for Responsible Mining by IRMA, a significant global certification program for…
【Chicago, USA】Diamonds Aren’t Forever: Global Thief Nabbed After Chicago Gem Heist
Editor’s NoteThis article details the arrest of an international diamond thief at an airport, following the theft of two large stones from a Loop…