【China】CCTV Exposes Fraud of Using Zircon to Impersonate Lab-Grown Diamonds: Can They Be Distinguished by the Naked Eye?

Editor’s NoteThis article examines deceptive practices in the diamond industry, where lab-grown stones or simulants are sometimes misrepresented as…

【Gwalior, Mad】Gold Scandal in Manappuram: ‘Real’ Gold Worth 4.50 Crore of 26 Customers Replaced with ‘Fake’, Packet Spills the ‘Secret’

Editor’s NoteThis article reports on a serious breach of trust in Gwalior, where customers’ gold held in a finance company’s lockers was allegedly…

【India】Silver Hallmarking: Mandatory from September 1, New Rules to be Implemented, Will Silver Become More Expensive?

Editor’s NoteThis article discusses the upcoming mandatory hallmarking regulations for silver, set to take effect from September 1. The new rules,…

【Beijing, Chi】Pinduoduo Flooded with ‘Low-Priced Diamonds’: The Dilemma of the Lab-Grown Diamond Industry Behind ‘Fake Diamonds + Fake Certificates’

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the growing market for lab-grown diamonds on Chinese e-commerce platforms, where prices can fall below 100 yuan….

【India】New Hallmarking Rule for Silver Jewellery Effective from September 1: Instant Verification of Authenticity

Editor’s NoteNew hallmarking standards for silver jewellery will be introduced in India starting September 1, 2025. Initially voluntary, the system…

【USA】How to Stop Hertz’s AI Rental Car Damage Scanners From Screwing You

Editor’s NoteThis article examines growing customer concerns over Hertz’s use of AI vehicle scanners, which some renters report are resulting in…

【Dubai, UAE】Buying Gold in the UAE? Here’s What Hallmarking Rules Mean for Shoppers

Editor’s NoteThis article explains the mandatory hallmarking system for gold in the UAE, detailing how the official stamp from the Dubai Central…

【India】Hallmarking Now Mandatory for 9-Carat Gold as New Rule Takes Effect

Editor’s NoteThe Bureau of Indian Standards has expanded its mandatory hallmarking regime to include 9-carat gold jewelry, effective this July. This…

IGI Reiterates Intention to Treat Lab-Grown the Same as Natural

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the importance of transparent disclosure for lab-grown diamonds, even in promotional contexts, as emphasized by…

ALGT Laboratory Fully Implements Emerald LMHC Standards for Accurate Disclosure of Enhancement Grades

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a critical issue in the gemstone market, where inconsistent grading and unclear terminology can lead to consumer…