【Hong Kong】Shouzui Yasui Honored with the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the 5th JNA Awards
Editor’s NoteWe are pleased to announce that Mr. Shouzui Yasui, President of Yasui & Co., will receive the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the 2016…
Supply Chain & Mining
【Cullinan, So】121-Carat Diamond Discovered in South Africa…To Be Put Up for Auction This Month
Editor’s NoteA remarkable 121-carat, top-quality white diamond has been unearthed at South Africa’s historic Cullinan Mine, highlighting the site’s…
【韩国】[Information] Jewelcrafting Designs and New Items Featuring Additional Stats and Prismatic Sockets
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines the streamlined crafting system introduced in the ‘Legion’ expansion for *World of Warcraft*, detailing how…
【Boyacá, Colo】The Dark Side of Gem Stones in Colombia and Beyond
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the global colored gemstone market, focusing on the operations and corporate conduct of a major industry player….
The Growth Processes of HPHT and CVD Diamonds: Manufacturing Lab-Created Diamonds
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the evolution of lab-created diamonds, drawing on decades of GIA research. While chemically similar to natural…
【韩国】World’s Largest Diamond Rough Fails to Find a Buyer at Auction
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the recent auction of the world’s largest diamond rough, which was withdrawn after failing to meet its $70…
【Latin Americ】Why Latin America Has Failed to Halt the Advance of Illegal Gold Mining
Editor’s NoteThis report examines the systemic failures enabling organized crime’s grip on Latin America’s illicit gold mining trade, highlighting a…
【Brussels, Be】European Union Reaches Agreement to Regulate ‘Conflict Minerals’ Trade
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on a new EU agreement to regulate the import of conflict minerals, a significant step toward curbing the financing…
【Geneva, Swit】Oppenheimer Blue Diamond Shatters All Records in Geneva
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the historic auction of the Oppenheimer Blue diamond at Christie’s in Geneva, which achieved a record-breaking…
【Geneva, Swit】Geneva Auction: Famous Blue Diamond Heads for Record Sale
Editor’s NoteThe Oppenheimer Blue diamond, a stone of unparalleled clarity and brilliance, goes to auction in Geneva this week. Christie’s…