【China】From Mine to Market: What Does the Diamond Processing Journey Really Involve?
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the often-opaque journey of a diamond from its geological origins to a finished gem, detailing the key stages of…
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【Antwerp, Bel】Indian Bank Quits Antwerp Diamond Hub in Blow for Gem Financing
Editor’s NoteThis article details Union Bank of India’s decision to exit the Antwerp diamond hub, citing industry-wide challenges including fraud and…
The Kimberley Process: How to Ensure Blood Diamonds Do Not Enter the Market?
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses the Kimberley Process, an international certification scheme established to prevent the trade in “blood diamonds”…
【Montepuez, M】Mozambique: The Coveted Rubies of Montepuez
Editor’s NoteThis article examines Mozambique’s rapid rise to dominate the global ruby market, a shift driven by large-scale international investment…
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…
【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…
【Ramat Gan, I】Israel, the Hub of the Diamond Industry
Editor’s NoteThis article offers a glimpse into the secretive world of diamond trading in Ramat Gan, home to one of the globe’s largest exchanges. It…
【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…
【United Kingd】The Moment It’s Registered on the Block, ‘Fake Diamonds’ Say Goodbye
Editor’s NoteThis article explores how blockchain technology is poised to combat longstanding issues in the diamond industry, from unethical mining…
【日本】Did Millennials Drive This? World’s Largest Diamond Company De Beers to Sell Lab-Grown Diamonds
Editor’s NoteDe Beers, long synonymous with natural diamonds, has made a historic pivot by launching a new company dedicated to lab-grown stones….