【Freiburg, Ge】Synthetic Stones: The Diamond Machine
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the development of ‘Obelix,’ a plasma reactor at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute, which is pioneering a method to…
Supply Chain & Mining
【London, UK】Gemfields Stock and Co: Which Gemstone Titles Shine – and Which Do Not
Editor’s NoteGemfields, a leader in colored gemstones, recently saw a rare setback as its Singapore ruby auction achieved a lower-than-expected price…
【United Kingd】Gem-A Presents Latest Journal of Gemmology to the Industry
Editor’s NoteThis issue of *The Journal of Gemmology* (Vol. 34, No. 6, 2015) represents a significant international collaboration, bringing together…
【Switzerland】Laser Technology for Diamond Cutting Offers Advantage to EU Industry
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights how EU-funded research is leveraging laser technology to advance diamond-based industrial tools, potentially…
【Basel, Switz】SSEF Inaugurates New State-of-the-Art Laboratory in Basel, Enabling Massive Expansion of Research, Education and Grading Services
Editor’s NoteThe Swiss Gemmological Institute (SSEF) has significantly expanded its capabilities with a new, larger laboratory in Basel. This major…
【London, UK】Rare and Ancient Cameo and Intaglio Rings Triple Pre-Sale Estimates at the Bonhams Sale of Fine Jewellery in London
Editor’s NoteRare cameo and intaglio rings from the Ceres Collection recently sold for triple their pre-sale estimates at a Bonhams auction,…
【Côte d’Ivoir】Côte d’Ivoire: Audit Reveals Abuses in Public Procurement
Editor’s NoteThis audit of public contracts in Côte d’Ivoire reveals a systemic failure in procurement oversight, with 95% of sampled direct awards…
【Paris, Franc】Global Automotive Market: PWC’s Forecasts
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines PWC’s key forecasts for the global automotive market through 2020, presented on the eve of the Paris Motor Show….
【Columbia, Ca】Explore the Gold Rush at Columbia State Historic Park
Editor’s NoteThis article invites readers to experience California’s Gold Rush era firsthand at Columbia State Historic Park, where living history…
【USA】[USA] Tiffany Publishes 2013 CSR Report
Editor’s NoteTiffany & Co.’s latest CSR report highlights its ongoing commitment to responsible sourcing, from diamonds to its iconic packaging. This…