【Ilakaka, Mad】Madagascar Miners Toil for Swiss Watches
Editor’s NoteThis article is a condensed summary of a report by award-winning journalist Julie Zaugg. It examines the harsh realities of sapphire…
Supply Chain & Mining
【Geneva, Swit】All of Sotheby’s ‘Rough Diamonds’ Sold in Less Than an Hour
Editor’s NoteSotheby’s recent “Rough Diamonds” auction in Geneva saw all 24 avant-garde watches sell within an hour, highlighting strong demand for…
【France】LVMH, Cartier… For Luxury Brands, Jewelry is a New Goldmine
Editor’s NoteThis glimpse into the Tournaire jewelry workshop in Montbrison reveals the meticulous craft and specialized tools behind the art of fine…
【Putzbrunn, G】From Jawbones to Rocket Nozzles: Putzbrunn Company Manufactures Metal and Plastic Parts Using 3D Printing
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the remarkable scale and versatility of modern additive manufacturing. From medical implants to aerospace…
【New York, US】Three Major Basquiat Works to Debut at Phillips Auctions in New York and Hong Kong This Spring
Editor’s NoteThis spring, Phillips will present three major works by Jean-Michel Basquiat from the collection of the late scholar and collector…
【Montepuez, M】[Yun Seong-won’s Jewelry Insight] Visiting Sustainable Mining Company Fura Gems ②: The Ruby Industry Shedding the Stigma of Human Rights Abuses
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the shifting dynamics of the global ruby market, highlighting how geopolitical factors and resource depletion are…
【Spain】From Altafonte to Fermax via APD: Service Firms Are Hidden Gems Abroad
Editor’s NoteThis analysis highlights a significant shift in Spain’s economic resilience, driven by the robust growth of non-tourism service exports….
【Bengaluru, K】Karnataka to Get Its Own Jewelry Park, Initiative to Boost Gem and Jewelry Exports
Editor’s NoteIndia’s gem and jewelry industry, long centered in Mumbai, is expanding its footprint. Following the rise of hubs like Surat, a new…
【Tokyo, Japan】Japanese Government Bans Imports of Russian Diamonds, Aligns with G7 to Disrupt War Funding
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on Japan’s recent import ban on non-industrial Russian diamonds, a measure aligning with G7 sanctions against…
Tell Us Your Favorite 3D Printer
Editor’s NoteOnce a niche technology, 3D printing is rapidly becoming a mainstream tool for creation. As this article highlights, its evolution…