【Panjshir, Af】In the Panjshir Mines, Forced Reconversion for Those Banished by the Taliban Regime
Editor’s NoteThis dispatch from Afghanistan’s Panjshir Valley reveals the perilous reality behind the global gem trade, where former professionals…
Supply Chain & Mining
【Switzerland】Where Does Watchmaking Stand on the Sustainability Scale?
Editor’s NoteThis analysis explores the growing imperative for sustainability within the watchmaking industry, examining how brands are responding to…
【Hanau, Germa】Hesse in Beijing: To the Olympics with Diamonds
Editor’s NoteAs German speed skater Felix Rijhnen prepares for Olympic competition, this piece highlights the meticulous, unseen preparation behind…
【Seoul, South】K-Jewelry Shines Despite COVID-19… Exports to the U.S. ‘Surge’
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the strong export performance of South Korean jewelry manufacturers, with notable growth and order backlogs…
【Seoul, South】KDT Diamond Succeeds in Producing South Korea’s First Laboratory-Grown Diamonds
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant domestic milestone in South Korea’s materials science sector, with KDT Diamond achieving the first…
【New York, US】Tiffany & Co. Strengthens Its Leadership in Diamond Traceability
Editor’s NoteTiffany & Co. has set a new industry standard for transparency by publicly disclosing the complete craftsmanship journey of its newly…
【Mexico】Tane México, First Retail Brand in Latin America to Become a Certified Member of the Responsible Jewellery Council
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant milestone for Tane México, which marks its 80th anniversary by earning certification from the…
【Huizhou, Gua】’Perfect Stone’ Sijiaolou: Creating a Brilliant Future for China’s Jewelry Industry
Editor’s NoteThis exhibition highlights a fascinating intersection of art and sustainability, transforming industrial byproducts into vibrant…
【Israel】”Tinder Swindler”: Con Artist Travels the World and Defrauds Women
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the mechanics of romance scams through the lens of the notorious “Tinder Swindler” case, highlighting how dating…
【United Arab 】United Arab Emirates to Audit All Gold Refineries in the Country
Editor’s NoteThe UAE will mandate OECD-aligned audits for all gold refineries starting February 2022 to ensure responsible sourcing. Mandatory Audits…