【United Kingd】Gem-A Presents Latest Journal of Gemmology to the Industry

Editor’s NoteThis issue of *The Journal of Gemmology* (Vol. 34, No. 6, 2015) represents a significant international collaboration, bringing together…

【Seoul, South】2015 Korea Jewelry Fair: ‘The 14th International Jewelry Design Competition’

Editor’s NoteThe 13th annual Korea Jewelry Fair (JFK 2015) opened in Seoul this week, showcasing the latest in domestic precious metals, watches, and…

【Seoul, South】Hyundai Department Store Hosts ‘Luxury Watch Fair’ Worth 50 Billion Won

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant luxury watch exhibition in Seoul, featuring high-value timepieces from prestigious international…

【Switzerland】Laser Technology for Diamond Cutting Offers Advantage to EU Industry

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights how EU-funded research is leveraging laser technology to advance diamond-based industrial tools, potentially…

【New York, US】Jean-Baptiste Fontes and His New York Cap Rings

Editor’s NoteThis profile of Jean-Baptiste Fontes highlights how a young entrepreneur is leveraging 3D printing technology from his internship to…

【Seoul, South】Hyundai Department Store Holds ‘Luxury Watch Fair’ Worth 50 Billion Won

Editor’s NoteHyundai Department Store is showcasing a 50-billion-won collection of luxury watches at its Trade Center and Apgujeong flagship stores…

【Seoul, South】How Much for a Watch Set with 547 Diamonds?

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the introduction of an ultra-luxury Swiss watch, priced at 490 million won and set with 547 diamonds, at a fair…

【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…

【Basel, Switz】SSEF Inaugurates New State-of-the-Art Laboratory in Basel, Enabling Massive Expansion of Research, Education and Grading Services

Editor’s NoteThe Swiss Gemmological Institute (SSEF) has significantly expanded its capabilities with a new, larger laboratory in Basel. This major…