【Singapore】Synthetic Diamond Producer Creates Trade Representative Body Prohibits the Use of the ‘S’-Word
Editor’s NoteThis article introduces the newly formed International Grown Diamond Association (IGDA), a Singapore-based non-profit aiming to…
Sustainability & Ethics
【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…
【Bangui, Cent】Towards “the Lifting of the Kimberley Process Sanction” on Central African Diamonds
Editor’s NoteThe Central African Republic is set to resume normal diamond trade after the Kimberley Process lifted its sanctions, as announced by…
【Amboasary, M】Madagascar: MPs Criticize Government Inaction Over Southern Clashes
Editor’s NoteThis article contains statements from local officials describing casualties and criticizing the government’s response to a security…
【Democratic R】The Curse of DR Congo’s Tantalum… How Long Will ‘Blood Mobile Phones’ Continue?
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex link between minerals sourced from conflict zones like the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the…
【Côte d’Ivoir】Ivorian Diamonds / Terah De Jong and Bruno Pozi: “The Embargo Could Be Lifted in April 2014 if…”
Editor’s NoteThis article explains the embargo on diamonds from Côte d’Ivoire’s Tortiya and Séguéla zones, stemming from their past illegal…
【Paris, Franc】How Are Fashion Trends Born?
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the crucial role of trend forecasting bureaus in the fashion industry, detailing how they analyze cultural and…
Cinema Fashion: Princess Wardrobe in Oz, a World of Fantasy
Editor’s NoteThe fantastical world of “Oz” is brought to life not just by its characters, but by the nearly 2,000 meticulously crafted costumes…
【Sri Lanka】Commerce: ‘Fair’ Sapphires
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a pioneering achievement in ethical sourcing, detailing how Marc Dole of Dijon has created the world’s first…
【Kobe, Japan】Pearl Cultivation Begins with Rich Forests / Industry NPO Raises Funds for Tree Planting
Editor’s NoteThis innovative initiative by the Kobe-based NPO “Hitotsubu no Shinju” connects forestation directly to marine health, specifically…