Design & Trends

【Democratic R】The Curse of DR Congo’s Tantalum… How Long Will ‘Blood Mobile Phones’ Continue?

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex link between minerals sourced from conflict zones like the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the…

【Fleurier, Ne】Minergie Label for Fleurier Ebauches SA

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant achievement in sustainable renovation. The transformation of the Fleurier Ebauches SA building…

【法国】Trends: Colored Diamonds See Their Prices Soar

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines the frenzied market for rare colored diamonds, highlighting recent record-breaking sales at major auction houses….

【Geneva, Swit】World’s Largest Orange Diamond Sells for 23 Million Euros

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Editor’s NoteA remarkable piece of natural history, the world’s largest orange diamond has set a new auction record. This article details its journey…

【韩国】[New Watches] Harry Winston, Eternal Elegance Like a Diamond

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Editor’s NoteThis article explores the legacy of Harry Winston, a storied watchmaker renowned for its mastery of gem-setting and exceptional…

【Santa Cruz, 】Film & Digital Media PhD at UCSC

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Editor’s NoteThe following article outlines the University of California, Santa Cruz’s PhD program in Film & Digital Media for the 2014 admissions…

【Côte d’Ivoir】Ivorian Diamonds / Terah De Jong and Bruno Pozi: “The Embargo Could Be Lifted in April 2014 if…”

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Editor’s NoteThis article explains the embargo on diamonds from Côte d’Ivoire’s Tortiya and Séguéla zones, stemming from their past illegal…

【Geneva, Swit】World’s Most Expensive Diamond to be Auctioned

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Editor’s NoteA record-breaking gem, the Pink Star diamond, is set to make history at auction. Valued at over $60 million, this nearly 60-carat pink…

【New York, US】AGL Calls Attention to ‘Composite’ Change in Gemstone Disclosure Rules

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant but underreported update from CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation. As noted by the American…