Supply Chain & Mining

While Jewels Sparkle, Human Rights Are Still Violated

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a critical gap in the jewelry industry’s ethical sourcing efforts. While major brands are making progress, the…

【Africa】The Kimberley Process certifies ‘conflict-free’ diamonds, but is it acceptable to ignore the violence miners face?

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Editor’s NoteThis article contains disturbing accounts of violence against miners in some African diamond operations. While the Kimberley Process…

【Geneva, Swit】A Rare Pink Diamond, Priced at 1.90 Billion Rupees

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Editor’s NoteThe closure of the world’s primary source for pink diamonds has transformed gems like “The Spirit of the Rose” into exceptionally rare…

【Geneva, Swit】This Rare Diamond is Going Up for Sale, Its Price is Equivalent to 519 kg of Gold

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Editor’s NoteAn exceptionally rare 14.83-carat pink diamond, named “The Spirit of the Rose,” will be auctioned by Sotheby’s in Geneva on November 11….

【哥伦比亚】Tiffany Promises More Transparency for Diamonds Amid Growing Social Responsibility Concerns

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Editor’s NoteTiffany & Co. has announced it will disclose the provenance of its newly sourced diamonds, becoming the first major luxury jeweler to do…

【Dubai, Unite】UAE-Israel Deal Brings New Shine to Dubai’s Diamond Trade

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Editor’s NoteThe recent normalization of ties between Israel and the UAE is swiftly translating into concrete business moves, particularly within the…

【Antwerp, Bel】Will Israeli Diamond Traders Leave Antwerp for Dubai?

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Editor’s NoteThis article explores the potential shift of Israeli diamond traders from Antwerp to Dubai, highlighting Dubai’s significant $21.2…

【Hong Kong】Japanese Collector Wins 102.39-Carat Diamond for 1.7 Billion Yen at Sotheby’s Hong Kong Auction

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Editor’s NoteThis article details the discovery of an exceptionally rare oval diamond, notable not only for its size—larger than a quail’s egg—but…

【Lucerne, Swi】Gübelin to Develop AI Approach to Gemstone Analysis

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Editor’s NoteGübelin Gem Lab is collaborating with Swiss R&D center CSEM to develop an AI-driven platform aimed at automating gemstone authenticity…