Colored Gemstones

【Muzo, Colomb】Women of Colombia’s Emerald Mines Shine After Smashing Taboo

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Editor’s NoteThis article explores the resilience of Colombia’s “guaqueras”—women who defy long-standing superstitions to search for emeralds in mine…

【Frankfurt, G】Digital Playing Fields

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Editor’s NoteThis article explores how accessible drone technology is enabling a new wave of aerial cinematography, from dramatic landscapes to…

【Montepuez, M】In Mozambique, Ruby Extraction Takes on the Color of Blood

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Editor’s NoteThis article recounts the serendipitous 2009 discovery of Mozambique’s first ruby by woodcutter Suleimane Hassane. From a single stone…

【Boyaca Regio】Tracing the Green War • Patrick Zachmann

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Editor’s NoteThis article offers a rare glimpse into Colombia’s perilous emerald trade, exploring the journey from the mines to global markets. It…

【London, Unit】Jewellery’s Naughty Little Secret: Treated Gemstones

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect of the gemstone industry: the near-universality of treatments. As expert…

【Muzo City, C】Here Lies the World’s Priceless ‘Emerald’, for Which People Risk Their Lives

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the perilous conditions surrounding Colombia’s lucrative emerald mining industry, where the pursuit of valuable…

【Dubai, Unite】UAE’s Largest Commodity Trade Free Zone: Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)

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Editor’s NoteThis article introduces the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), a strategic free zone designed to position Dubai as a global hub for…

【Colombia】US Indicts Top Colombian Emerald Miners for Drug Trafficking

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Editor’s NoteThis report details a 2017 U.S. court indictment against prominent Colombian emerald miners and a former mayor on drug trafficking…