【Switzerland】First Abnormal Situation in 30 Years: Physical Gold Shortage Hints at ‘Next Crisis’
Editor’s NoteThis article presents exclusive testimony from a senior Swiss gold refining executive, offering a rare, on-the-ground perspective into…
CIBJO, ISO Agree: ‘Diamond’ Means Natural
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant agreement between CIBJO and ISO to standardize the term “diamond” as referring solely to natural…
【Freiburg, Ge】Synthetic Stones: The Diamond Machine
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the development of ‘Obelix,’ a plasma reactor at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute, which is pioneering a method to…
【China】Nir Hollander: Opportunities for European and American Jewelry Brands in China
Editor’s NoteThis article is based on an interview with Nir Hollander, CEO of Gem Stone King, detailing the company’s journey from its 1903 founding…
【Panama City,】Panama Diamond Exchange Reaches Milestone of One Hundred Members
Editor’s NoteThe Panama Diamond Exchange has achieved a significant milestone, welcoming its 100th member since its recent launch. As the first…
【London, UK】Gemfields Stock and Co: Which Gemstone Titles Shine – and Which Do Not
Editor’s NoteGemfields, a leader in colored gemstones, recently saw a rare setback as its Singapore ruby auction achieved a lower-than-expected price…
【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…