Editor’s NoteThis excerpt is from the opening remarks of Guinea’s Minister of Mines, outlining key mining sector reforms implemented since 2010….
Editor’s NoteThis piece celebrates the Capilla de Jesús Market in Guadalajara as an architectural and civic masterpiece. While its exact architect…
Editor’s NoteThis article explores how Israel’s diamond industry thrives not only through technology and startups, but also through traditional…
Editor’s NoteThis article offers a rare glimpse into Colombia’s perilous emerald trade, exploring the journey from the mines to global markets. It…
Editor’s NoteAs consumer preferences shift and ethical sourcing becomes paramount, entrepreneurs like Lauren Chang Sommer are redefining the gemstone…
Editor’s NoteThe Gübelin Gem Lab’s new “Emerald Paternity Test” marks a significant advancement in gemstone provenance, using nanoparticle technology…
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect of the gemstone industry: the near-universality of treatments. As expert…
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex conflict in Burundi between the economic interests of tea plantations and the conservation efforts for…
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the perilous conditions surrounding Colombia’s lucrative emerald mining industry, where the pursuit of valuable…
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on an expert mission in Gabon assessing compliance with membership conditions for an international regime, with a…