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…
Colored Gemstones
【Bihar, India】Superstition Creates a Huge Market, Most Gemstones in Bihar Come from Jaipur
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the commercial scale of modern superstition, from fortune-telling to astrological remedies, highlighting how…
【Geneva, Swit】Sustainable Luxury: Chopard’s Green Carpet Collection First to Use Ethically Sourced Gold
Editor’s NoteThe evolving relationship between luxury and sustainability is reshaping consumer values and industry standards. This article explores…
【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…
【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….
【Ilakaka, Mad】Frontier Zones and Madagascar’s Precious Stones: Spaces of Emancipation for Women?
Editor’s NoteThis article examines how migration reshapes women’s lives, tracing the evolution of scholarly perspectives over the past 30 years. It…
【Tucson, Ariz】GILC to Discuss Crucial Issues of Color and Gem Origin Descriptions in Tucson
Editor’s NoteThis article announces a key conference session at the upcoming Tucson Gem Show, focusing on critical industry topics of color…
【Malipo Count】’Chinese Emerald’ Faces Supply Crisis as Malipo Tungsten Mine Halts Production
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a critical supply chain vulnerability in China’s emerging “Chinese Emerald” industry, triggered by the prolonged…
【Malipo Count】’Chinese Emerald’ Faces ‘No Rice to Cook’ as Malipo Tungsten Mine Halts Production
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a critical supply chain disruption impacting China’s emerging emerald industry, using the vivid metaphor of…