【Antwerp, Bel】Russian Gems: Belgium Grapples with Diamond Trade
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses the growing political pressure, notably from Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, to include Russian…
Sustainability & Ethics
Recycled Gold from Old Mobile Phones Shines Again in Jewelry Store Windows
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a creative approach to tackling the mounting global e-waste crisis. By reclaiming precious metals from discarded…
Additive Manufacturing of Precious Metals in Jewelry: The Ideal Circular Economy Application, Yet a Struggling Sector. Why?
Editor’s NoteThis article explores how additive manufacturing has evolved in the jewelry industry since its early applications, highlighting the…
【India】Saiyam Mehra is GJC’s New Chairman and Rajesh Rokde, Vice Chairman
Editor’s NoteThe All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has announced new leadership, with Saiyam Mehra as Chairman and Rajesh Rokde as…
【Central Afri】Investigation Reveals Russian Wagner Group Sells ‘Blood Diamonds’
Editor’s NoteThis article is based on an investigation by the European Investigative Collaborations (EIC) consortium, alleging that the Wagner Group…
【Germany】From Resource Competition to Sustainable Resource Foreign Policy
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights Germany’s critical dependency on imported metals, a vulnerability set to intensify with the growing demands of…
【Madagascar】Interview on the Origin of Rose Quartz: The Ugly Side of Facial Rollers
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the booming online market for “healing” gemstones like rose quartz, which are heavily promoted on social media for…
【Lucerne, Swi】Provenance Proof Launches Online Marketplace for Traceable Gems
Editor’s NoteProvenance Proof, a Gübelin subsidiary focused on gemstone traceability, has launched an online marketplace for industry members. The…
【德国】Golden Supply Chain with Weak Links
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the extreme complexity and opacity of the global gold supply chain, which spans multiple jurisdictions with…
Sustainable Prada Launches First Fine Jewelry Collection Using 100% Recycled Gold
Editor’s NotePrada’s “ETERNAL GOLD” collection represents a significant milestone in luxury, being the first major brand to launch a line using 100%…