【Switzerland】SSEF First Lab to Introduce GemTOF Chemical Analysis System

Editor’s NoteThe Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF has pioneered the use of a new analytical instrument, GemTOF, which employs advanced laser…

【Sakaraha, Ma】In Madagascar, the Improbable Eldorado for Sapphire Seekers

Editor’s NoteThis article offers a stark glimpse into the perilous and unregulated world of artisanal sapphire mining in Madagascar, where miners…

【Madagascar】Ring-tailed lemurs face extinction amid sapphire-mining rush in Madagascar

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the alarming decline of Madagascar’s iconic ring-tailed lemurs, driven by hunting and habitat destruction….

【USA】Important Information for Precious Metals/Jewelry

Editor’s NoteThis article serves as a reminder that, as of April 1, 2013, all required FinCEN reports must be filed electronically through the BSA…

【Basel, Switz】SSEF Introduces New Chemical Analysis System

Editor’s NoteThe Swiss Gemological Institute (SSEF) has announced a significant advancement in gemstone analysis with the introduction of the GemTOF…

【Kaliningrad 】In-Demand Semi-Precious Stone: The Dubious Boom of Amber

Editor’s NoteThis glimpse into the lives of small-scale traders in Shanghai reveals how the smartphone has become the indispensable nerve center of…

【New York, US】U.S. Diamond Prices Drop 14% in a Year, Outshone by IT Luxury… New York Shopping Districts Wither

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the shifting fortunes of New York’s historic Diamond District, where traditional jewelry retail is contracting…

【Barcelona, S】Thom Europe Acquires the German Arm of Jewelry Company Oro Vivo

Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the acquisition of Oro Vivo’s German operations by French jewelry firm Thom Europe. The deal marks a strategic…

【Bad Reichenh】Laboratory Technical Fabrication of the BioBiteCorrector Sleep Appliance

Editor’s NoteThis excerpt details the initial steps in fabricating a dental prosthesis, from model articulation to splint creation. The process…