【德国】Alrosa, Anglo American, Rio Tinto & Co: The World’s Largest Diamond Mines
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the seismic shift in the global diamond trade, tracing how the cutting and polishing center of gravity has moved…
【Basel, Switz】Luxury Items for Luxury Items
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of luxury ownership: proper storage. Beyond the initial purchase,…
【Arusha, Tanz】Tanzania Vows to Transform Arusha into Africa’s Gemstone Powerhouse
Editor’s NoteThis report outlines Tanzania’s official commitment to establishing Arusha as a major hub for the African gemstone industry, announced…
Updated CIBJO Blue Books Available For Downloading
Editor’s NoteThe latest editions of all six CIBJO Blue Books, the definitive standards for diamonds, colored gemstones, pearls, coral, precious…
【Antwerp, Bel】The Past, Present and Future of Antwerp’s Diamond Industry
Editor’s NoteAntwerp’s diamond trade remains a cornerstone of the global industry and a vital part of the Belgian economy, handling the majority of…
【Hong Kong】[Global Topic] ‘Pink Star’ Sets Record for Most Expensive Jewel Ever Sold at Auction
Editor’s NoteThe ‘Pink Star,’ the world’s largest vivid pink diamond, has set a new auction record, selling for $71 million at Sotheby’s Hong Kong….
【Hong Kong】60-Carat ‘Pink Star’ Diamond… Sells for Record-Breaking 80 Billion Won
Editor’s NoteThe sale of the ‘Pink Star’ diamond for a record HK$553 million underscores the enduring allure and immense value of the world’s rarest…
【Peru】Indecopi Dismantles Toilet Paper Cartel Formed by Kimberly Clark and Protisa
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on a significant antitrust ruling in Peru, where authorities have sanctioned two major tissue paper manufacturers…
【Corridor Ank】’Sapphire rush’ threatens rainforests of Madagascar
Editor’s NoteThis report details the severe environmental and social consequences of a sapphire mining boom in Madagascar’s protected rainforests….
【Pavia, Italy】Determining if an Emerald is Natural or Synthetic
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the historical and modern applications of spectroscopy in gemology, from its origins in Newton’s prism experiments…