【Cuba】Money, Jewelry… Coming In or Going Out?
Editor’s NoteThis article details attempts to evade currency declaration laws through concealment, highlighting the legal consequences and risks of…
【Montepuez, M】In Mozambique, Ruby Extraction Takes on the Color of Blood
Editor’s NoteThis article recounts the serendipitous 2009 discovery of Mozambique’s first ruby by woodcutter Suleimane Hassane. From a single stone…
【Geneva, Swit】World’s Largest ‘Fancy Intense Pink’ Diamond, the ‘Raj Pink’, Fails to Sell at Geneva Auction
Editor’s NoteThe failure of the “Raj Pink,” the world’s largest Fancy Intense pink diamond, to sell at Sotheby’s Geneva auction highlights shifting…
【Brussels, Be】African Diamond Conference: Here is the Speech by the Guinean Minister of Mines and Geology
Editor’s NoteThis excerpt is from the opening remarks of Guinea’s Minister of Mines, outlining key mining sector reforms implemented since 2010….
【Guadalajara,】New Praise for the Capilla de Jesús Market (and Disdain for Commercial Box Stores)
Editor’s NoteThis piece celebrates the Capilla de Jesús Market in Guadalajara as an architectural and civic masterpiece. While its exact architect…
【Tel Aviv, Is】Leibish Polnauer: Visiting the Cleverest Diamond Dealer in Tel Aviv
Editor’s NoteThis article explores how Israel’s diamond industry thrives not only through technology and startups, but also through traditional…
【Boyaca Regio】Tracing the Green War • Patrick Zachmann
Editor’s NoteThis article offers a rare glimpse into Colombia’s perilous emerald trade, exploring the journey from the mines to global markets. It…
【Wahroonga, A】Jewellery Entrepreneur is Leading from the Front
Editor’s NoteAs consumer preferences shift and ethical sourcing becomes paramount, entrepreneurs like Lauren Chang Sommer are redefining the gemstone…
【Lucerne, Swi】Gübelin: A Test to Determine the Origin of Gemstones
Editor’s NoteThe Gübelin Gem Lab’s new “Emerald Paternity Test” marks a significant advancement in gemstone provenance, using nanoparticle technology…
【London, Unit】Jewellery’s Naughty Little Secret: Treated Gemstones
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect of the gemstone industry: the near-universality of treatments. As expert…