【Ratnapura, S】World’s Largest Sapphire Worth 7.5 Billion Rupees Found During Well Digging in Sri Lanka

Editor’s NoteThis article describes the remarkable discovery of what is reported to be the world’s largest sapphire cluster, unearthed in Sri Lanka….

【Hong Kong】Sakura, the Rarest (and Most Expensive) Purple Diamond, Auctioned for 24 Million Euros

Editor’s NoteA rare purple diamond named ‘Sakura’ has set a new auction record for its color category, fetching nearly €24 million at Christie’s Hong…

【Antwerp, Bel】CVD Laboratory-Grown Diamond with Counterfeit GIA Inscription

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a concerning trend of fraudulent submissions involving lab-grown diamonds with counterfeit GIA inscriptions. It…

【Carlsbad, Ca】Gemological Institute of America: A Shining New Method

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the groundbreaking collaboration between GIA and IBM, which leverages advanced technology to transform diamond…

【Hong Kong】Gem of the Orient: Sotheby’s Jewelry Expert on Appreciation of Imperial Green Jadeite

Editor’s NoteThis article explores the cultural significance of jadeite, or *feicui*, in Chinese tradition and its enduring status in the world of…

【Lucerne, Swi】Gübelin Academy Launches Online Course Program

Editor’s NoteAs the pandemic continues to reshape how we learn and connect, the Gübelin Academy has introduced a timely online course for gem…

【Julian, Cali】New Emerald Locality in Southern California

Editor’s NoteA new emerald deposit has been identified in California’s Julian Mining District, marking a notable geological discovery in a region not…