【New York Cit】Plumb Club Mandates Members to Join Responsible Jewellery Council
Editor’s NoteThe Plumb Club, a leading jewelry industry supplier group, has announced a new mandate requiring all its members to obtain certification…
Supply Chain & Mining
【South Korea】Domestic SME Develops Large-Area Gallium Nitride-on-Diamond Manufacturing Technology
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant domestic breakthrough in semiconductor materials, with RFHIC successfully depositing a…
【Jaipur, Indi】Jaipur’s Bazaars and Artisan Jewelers: A New UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019
Editor’s NoteThis excerpt from a travel narrative captures the sensory immediacy of Jaipur’s famed Johari Bazaar, where the promise of hidden gems is…
【South Korea】E-Land, LF, Sejung… Fashion Companies Nurturing Jewelry Brands
Editor’s NoteAs demand for high-priced wedding jewelry softens, major fashion companies are pivoting to capture the growing market for more…
‘Diamonds Are Forever’ But the Diamond Industry May Not Be, Report Suggests
Editor’s NoteThe diamond industry is undergoing significant shifts as long-standing leaders face mounting challenges. This report examines the…
【Western Aust】Movement in the Diamond Market Due to Closure of the World’s Largest Mine?
Editor’s NoteThe impending closure of Rio Tinto’s Argyle Mine, the world’s largest diamond producer, marks the end of an era. While its famed pink…
【Tokyo, Japan】Encounter One-of-a-Kind Emerald Jewelry That Suits You! Jewelry by the ‘Emerald Hunter’ Gathers at Isetan Shinjuku Store
Editor’s NoteThis article describes a 2019 exhibition by jeweler Honoka Kawazoe, highlighting the unique opportunity to view emeralds presented in…
【South Korea】HAGO Sees Threefold Increase in Mid-to-Low-Priced Jewelry Sales Compared to Last Year
Editor’s NoteThis analysis highlights a significant consumer shift within the jewelry market, with HAGO’s data revealing explosive growth in the…
【Madagascar】Madagascar: Sapphire Mines Condemn Lemurs to Extinction
Editor’s NoteThis stark image from Madagascar captures the devastating impact of illegal deforestation for sapphire mining. While officially…
【Antwerp, Bel】Macao Delegation Visits Antwerp Diamond Institutions in Belgium
Editor’s NoteThis report details a recent visit by Macao’s Secretary for Economy and Finance to Belgium, focusing on engagement with key figures in…