【South Korea】[Big Story] The World of High Jewelry That Captivates the Super-Rich
Editor’s NoteThis article explores how history, craftsmanship, and provenance—not just carat weight—create the true, often mysterious, value of high…
Colored Gemstones
【Sri Lanka】World’s Largest Sapphire Found in Sri Lanka: Valued at Over USD 100 Million
Editor’s NoteThe owner of a remarkable gemstone, who wishes to remain anonymous, has stated that due to its extraordinary size, the stone is…
【London, Unit】Bonhams Sets Three New World Records
Editor’s NoteThis week’s Bonhams London auction concluded 2015 with a festive flourish, setting three world records. Among the highlights was a rare…
【Switzerland】SSEF and Gubelin Gem Lab Harmonise Standards for ‘Pigeon Blood Red’ and ‘Royal Blue’ Gems
Editor’s NoteTwo leading Swiss gemological laboratories have established unified standards for the trade terms “pigeon blood red” and “royal blue,”…
【United Kingd】Gem-A Presents Latest Journal of Gemmology to the Industry
Editor’s NoteThis issue of *The Journal of Gemmology* (Vol. 34, No. 6, 2015) represents a significant international collaboration, bringing together…
[Super Rich] The World’s Most Expensive Dorothy’s Red Shoes, 3.265 Billion Won
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the extraordinary value of a cinematic icon—the ruby slippers from *The Wizard of Oz*. Crafted with thousands of…
【Guangzhou, C】Posing as Emeralds: Green Garnet Sells for Four Times the Price
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the resilience of Tsavorite garnet in China’s gem market. While entering the market during a broader downturn, its…
【Chanthaburi,】Tricks and Stones: The Gem Traders of Chanthaburi
Editor’s NoteThis poignant profile captures a moment of transition, as a lifelong gem miner faces the end of his trade. It’s a quiet story of…
【Colombia】Emerald-obsessed mining company sets sights on Colombian emerald extraction
Editor’s NoteGemfields, the world’s leading emerald producer, is making a high-stakes move into Colombia’s dangerous mining regions. This report…
【Amboasary, M】Madagascar: MPs Criticize Government Inaction Over Southern Clashes
Editor’s NoteThis article contains statements from local officials describing casualties and criticizing the government’s response to a security…