【Wuzhou, Guan】Wuzhou adds to luster as synthetic gems hub

Editor’s NoteThis article explores the shifting fortunes of China’s synthetic gem industry through the lens of veteran worker Cen Jiantu. It…

Industry | Strong Demand for Yellow Diamonds Drives Overall Colored Diamond Price Growth in Q1 2023

Editor’s NoteThe first quarter of 2023 saw continued strength in the colored diamond market, with overall prices rising 1.3% quarter-on-quarter. As…

【Bangkok, Tha】Chula Joins GIT to Advance Research for Thailand’s Gem and Jewelry Industry

Editor’s NoteThis article outlines a new partnership between Chulalongkorn University and the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand. The…

【Colombia】The Bet to Have the World’s Largest Emerald Mine

Editor’s NoteFura Gems is making a significant push in the emerald sector, having already invested $100 million into its Coscuez mine since 2018. The…

【Arequipa, Pe】Arequipa: Minera Yanaquihua Recorded Another 4 Fatal Accidents Between 2018 and 2022

Editor’s NoteThis article reports on a tragic mining accident in Peru that claimed 27 lives on May 6th. It details that the affected company, Minera…

【Chile】Rice, Jewelry, and Tools: The Unusual Market for Pirated Products Sold in Chile

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the alarming expansion of counterfeit goods beyond typical luxury items to essential everyday products, posing…

Madagascar Sapphire Mine Exposes Jewellery Firms’ Hollow Ethical Claims

Editor’s NoteThis article explores Fenty Beauty’s strategic expansion into new African markets, highlighting the complex challenges the brand faces…

【Antwerp, Bel】Do Russian Diamonds Lose Their Luster? A Look at the Cutting-Edge Technology Tracking the ‘Bloodline’ of Rough Stones

Editor’s NoteThis personal reflection highlights a significant shift in consumer consciousness. Where once the primary concerns around a diamond…

【Cannes, Fran】Zhang Zetian Posts Photo with Chopard Co-President at Cannes, Again Supporting JD.com’s Fashion and Luxury Business

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights Zhang Zetian’s appearance at a Chopard dinner during the Cannes Film Festival, framing it as part of her ongoing…