CIBJO Establishes Industry-Wide Working Committee on Responsible Sourcing Guidance
Editor’s NoteCIBJO has formed a new committee to develop industry-wide Responsible Sourcing Guidelines for the jewelry, gem, and precious metals…
New Standard for Responsible Mining Made Public
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the launch of the Standard for Responsible Mining by IRMA, a significant global certification program for…
【Chicago, USA】Diamonds Aren’t Forever: Global Thief Nabbed After Chicago Gem Heist
Editor’s NoteThis article details the arrest of an international diamond thief at an airport, following the theft of two large stones from a Loop…
【Ramat Gan, I】Israel, the Hub of the Diamond Industry
Editor’s NoteThis article offers a glimpse into the secretive world of diamond trading in Ramat Gan, home to one of the globe’s largest exchanges. It…
【Bihar, India】Superstition Creates a Huge Market, Most Gemstones in Bihar Come from Jaipur
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the commercial scale of modern superstition, from fortune-telling to astrological remedies, highlighting how…
【United Kingd】The Moment It’s Registered on the Block, ‘Fake Diamonds’ Say Goodbye
Editor’s NoteThis article explores how blockchain technology is poised to combat longstanding issues in the diamond industry, from unethical mining…
【Myanmar】Feeding the Beast: The Role of Myanmar’s Illicit Economies in Continued State Instability
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the Tatmadaw’s role in facilitating transnational organized crime in Myanmar, arguing that the resulting illicit…
【Las Vegas, N】In Las Vegas, Signet CEO Calls for Industry Innovation
Editor’s NoteIn a keynote address at the JCK Las Vegas trade show, Signet Jewelers CEO Gina Drosos urged the jewelry industry to embrace innovation….
【Mexico City,】Thomas Sabo Jewelry Lands in Mexico City through El Palacio de Hierro
Editor’s NoteThis article details the German jewelry group’s strategic expansion into Mexico, beginning with new retail locations in key…
【Geneva, Swit】Sustainable Luxury: Chopard’s Green Carpet Collection First to Use Ethically Sourced Gold
Editor’s NoteThe evolving relationship between luxury and sustainability is reshaping consumer values and industry standards. This article explores…