【Antwerp, Bel】Macao Delegation Visits Antwerp Diamond Institutions in Belgium
Editor’s NoteThis report details a recent visit by Macao’s Secretary for Economy and Finance to Belgium, focusing on engagement with key figures in…
Diamond Industry
【Israel】Israel: The Startup Nation of the Middle East
Editor’s NoteThis article provides a concise overview of Israel’s geography, including its size, borders, and notable features like the Dead Sea. It…
【Beijing, Chi】’Made in China’ Lab-Grown Diamonds Aim for the Global Market
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant shift in China’s diamond industry, from primarily supplying industrial abrasives to entering the…
【South Africa】How the Global Diamond Trade Works
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the dark legacy of conflict diamonds in West Africa and the international response, notably the Kimberley Process…
The Rebellion of Fake Artificial Diamonds: A Real Threat
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the disruptive rise of lab-grown diamonds, which are now virtually indistinguishable from natural stones and are…
【Hong Kong】Chow Tai Fook Joins Pilot Project of Diamond Blockchain Platform Tracr
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant step in the adoption of blockchain technology within the luxury goods sector. The participation of…
【Antwerp, Bel】Indian Bank Quits Antwerp Diamond Hub in Blow for Gem Financing
Editor’s NoteThis article details Union Bank of India’s decision to exit the Antwerp diamond hub, citing industry-wide challenges including fraud and…
【Ramat Gan, I】Israel, the Hub of the Diamond Industry
Editor’s NoteThis article offers a glimpse into the secretive world of diamond trading in Ramat Gan, home to one of the globe’s largest exchanges. It…
【United Kingd】The Moment It’s Registered on the Block, ‘Fake Diamonds’ Say Goodbye
Editor’s NoteThis article explores how blockchain technology is poised to combat longstanding issues in the diamond industry, from unethical mining…
【日本】Did Millennials Drive This? World’s Largest Diamond Company De Beers to Sell Lab-Grown Diamonds
Editor’s NoteDe Beers, long synonymous with natural diamonds, has made a historic pivot by launching a new company dedicated to lab-grown stones….