【London, UK】Natural Diamond Council Debunks Industry Myths with Facts
Editor’s NoteThis report by the Natural Diamond Council seeks to clarify industry information and counter widespread misconceptions regarding both…
Economic Impact
【Surat, Gujar】In India, the diamond industry, brought to its knees by the war in Ukraine, seeks to adapt
Editor’s NoteThis report examines the tangible impact of Western sanctions on Russia’s diamond industry, highlighting how the resulting shortage of…
【Japan】Are Japan’s Export Controls on Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Good or Bad? What Should Japanese Companies Do?
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the escalating U.S.-led export controls on semiconductor technology to China, including recent agreements with…
【Antwerp, Bel】Russian Gems: Belgium Grapples with Diamond Trade
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses the growing political pressure, notably from Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, to include Russian…
【Puebla, Mexi】Gold Sales in Puebla Drop Over 80% in Five Years
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a severe downturn in Mexico’s gold market, where a sharp rise in consumer prices has led to dramatically reduced…
【Hong Kong】Hit by Hong Kong Unrest, LVMH to Close a Store
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on a potential Louis Vuitton store closure in Hong Kong’s Times Square, citing a rent dispute with the mall’s…
【India】$1.8bn Indian fraud causes jewellery trade pain
Editor’s NoteA veteran jeweller describes how a major fraud case is tightening credit and scrutiny across India’s gem industry. Industry Veteran’s…
【Corridor Ank】’Sapphire rush’ threatens rainforests of Madagascar
Editor’s NoteThis report details the severe environmental and social consequences of a sapphire mining boom in Madagascar’s protected rainforests….
【Daejeon, Sou】Globetrotting in Search of Gems… Meet Professor ‘Indiana Jones’ Kim Won-sa
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant geological discovery in Cameroon, estimated to hold diamond reserves equivalent to five years of…