【France】Natural vs. Synthetic Diamond: A Summit Showdown
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the significant shift in public perception towards synthetic diamonds following the 2007 film *Blood Diamond*,…
Gemology
【South Korea】[Credit Bank Major Exploration] ‘Jewelry Metal Craft Design Major’ Fostering Professionals in Precious Metal Appraisal and Crafting
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the cultural and emotional significance of precious metals, highlighting their role as symbols of commitment and…
【Sri Lanka】Sri Lanka: Gardener Discovers Giant Sapphire During Construction Work
Editor’s NoteThis article details the extraordinary discovery of a giant sapphire by a Sri Lankan gardener during routine excavation work. The find…
【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…
【Carlsbad, Ca】GIA and IBM: A New Way to Shine
Editor’s NoteFrom pioneering the jeweler’s loupe in the 1930s to now integrating artificial intelligence, the Gemological Institute of America…
【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…