Press Release: RapNet Votes No on Synthetic Diamonds
Editor’s NoteRapNet, a major diamond trading network, has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency by voting to exclude undisclosed synthetic…
Consumer Protection
【Syracuse, Ne】Scam Calls Impersonate Social Security Administration
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a persistent and costly scam targeting individuals through fraudulent calls requesting Social Security numbers….
【New York Cit】4 New Questions for the Lab-Grown Diamond Market
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses the prevalence of treatments in the lab-grown diamond industry and the ongoing debate about whether such…
【Panama】Acodeco Fines Mini-Supermarkets and Grocery Stores for Non-Compliance with Price Controls
Editor’s NoteThis report highlights significant enforcement action by Panama’s consumer protection authority, underscoring the ongoing challenge of…
【France】Investment Diamonds: 46 Illegal Sites Flagged, Including Those Advertising on TV
Editor’s NoteThe French regulator has expanded its crackdown to include unauthorized diamond investment platforms, adding 46 websites to its…
【Bangkok, Tha】Not Every Stone is High-Quality
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the evolution of gemstone scams in Thailand, from simple beachfront hustles decades ago to the sophisticated,…