【South Korea】Wolgok Jewelry Industry Research Institute Publishes ‘2020 Annual Report’ Containing Jewelry Market Information

Editor’s NoteThe Wolgok Jewelry Industry Research Institute has released its comprehensive 2020 Annual Report, providing a detailed analysis of the…

【Russia】Alrosa Halts Diamond Mining at Two Assets

Editor’s NoteThis article reports on Alrosa’s decision to halt production at two sites, a move directly tied to the ongoing slump in global diamond…

【Paris, Franc】TAG Heuer, Hublot, Zenith Are Also Leaving Baselworld

Editor’s NoteThe exodus of major watch brands from Baselworld continues, with LVMH’s key houses now joining other giants in withdrawing from the 2021…

【Tokyo, Japan】All One-of-a-Kind! ‘Emerald Hunter’ Jewelry Pop-Up at Shibuya Hair Salon ‘Twiggy’

Editor’s NoteThis article announces a special pop-up event in Tokyo featuring the bold emerald creations of designer Honoka Kawazoe. It highlights…

【Mumbai, Indi】Leadership Change at GIA India

Editor’s NoteThis press release from March 2020 announced the transition of Nirupa Bhatt from Managing Director of GIA India to an advisory role….

【Mumbai, Indi】Precious Metals See High Volatility Amid Strong Dollar; Gold Falls, Silver Rises

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the dynamic nature of precious metals trading, where early declines driven by a strong dollar and profit-taking…

【Cameroon, Ce】Nearly 5,000 Carats of Diamonds Produced Annually Along Cameroon-CAR Border

Editor’s NoteThis report highlights the persistent challenge of informal diamond trafficking along the Cameroon-CAR border, underscoring how porous…

【Hong Kong】The 51st ‘Hong Kong Fashion Week’ to be Held in April 2020

Editor’s NoteThis article previews the 51st Hong Kong Fashion Week, scheduled for April 2020. The event was subsequently postponed due to the global…

【Spain】Tous Investigated for ‘Filling Jewelry’: We Explain When a Piece Can Be Sold as ‘Hallmarked’ (Update: National Court Archives the Investigation)

Editor’s NoteThis article discusses an ongoing investigation into Spanish jewelry brand Tous, following reports that it sold items containing…

【South Korea】Adopting Dual-Purpose Tax Invoices in Jewelry Industry Could Revitalize the Sector

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a proposal from a tax accountant’s doctoral thesis to reform the jewelry industry’s tax system by introducing…