【Western Aust】Approaching Argyle, the Hometown of Pink Diamonds: The Mine is Closed, but the Hype Remains!
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the fascinating history of Australia’s Argyle diamond mine, tracing its origins from a chance 19th-century…
Supply Chain & Mining
【Ilakaka, Mad】Madagascar: For Better or For Sapphire
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex reality behind Madagascar’s sapphire boom, where soaring global demand fuels an informal mining sector…
【Ilakaka, Mad】Madagascar’s Sapphires: Abundant Reserves and Rising Prices, but Meager Profits for Miners
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the paradox of Madagascar’s sapphire wealth amid deep national poverty. While global demand fuels a lucrative…
【Ilakaka, Mad】”If I Find a Big Sapphire, I’ll Be Rich”: The Allure and Peril of Madagascar’s Gemstone Mines
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the human cost of Madagascar’s sapphire rush, where dreams of fortune are shadowed by exploitation and violence….
【Singapore】Top-Grade Sapphire Worth S$4 Million Shines at International Jewelry Expo
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the debut of an exceptionally rare 100-carat royal blue sapphire at a Singapore jewelry expo. Valued at US$3…
【Osaka, Japan】G L A S S F A C T O R Y Announces In-House 3D Printed Eyewear Brand “G L A F U 3D Technology”
Editor’s NoteThis article explores how G L A S S F A C T O R Y is leveraging 3D printing technology to create its new brand, G L A F U 3D Technology,…
【Bangkok, Tha】Navneet Gems Launches Salt-and-Pepper Sapphires
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the launch of a new wholesale collection of salt-and-pepper sapphires from Tanzania, drawing a parallel to the…
【Cancún, Mexi】Tiffany & Co.’s Second Store with a 3D Printed Facade Now Opens in Cancún
Editor’s NoteTiffany & Co. has unveiled a new boutique in Cancún, featuring a pioneering 3D-printed facade. Designed by MVRDV, the coral-inspired…
【Paris, Franc】Trading: Ten Practical Tools to Manage Your Investments
Editor’s NoteThis article explores how AI and digital tools are empowering individual investors, like our retiree Franck, to manage their own…
【Beaune, Fran】Record Broken for Burgundy Wine Auction “L’Atlas de l’épicurien”
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the record-breaking auction of Burgundy wines from the legendary cellar of collector Pierre Chen, marking a…