【Matepwende, 】New Production of Sapphire from Matepwende, Tanzania
Editor’s NoteThis article details the initial discovery and acquisition of sapphires from a new rush near Matepwende, Tanzania, in early 2024. It is…
Gemstone Mining
【Ilakaka, Mad】”If I Find a Big Sapphire, I’ll Be Rich”: The Allure and Peril of Madagascar’s Gemstone Mines
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the human cost of Madagascar’s sapphire rush, where dreams of fortune are shadowed by exploitation and violence….
【Hpakant, Mya】Latest News on Jade Market in 2024: Forecast and Analysis of the 2024 Jade Market Trends
Editor’s NoteThe Hpakant mine is celebrated globally as a premier source of high-quality jadeite, prized for its fine texture, vibrant colors, and…
【Mogok, Myanm】Myanmar: The World’s Most Exotic and Romantic Gemstone Origin
Editor’s NoteThis article explains the fundamental density-based separation process used in gemstone mining, tracing the historical adoption of the…
【Narsaq, Gree】When Greenlandic Tugtupite Becomes a Precious Stone: Social and Political Issues Surrounding a Resource Category
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the contested status of Greenland’s tugtupite gemstone, analyzing how its value is defined by different…
【France】Jewelers Roll Out the Green Carpet
Editor’s NoteThis article explores how the jewelry industry is innovating for sustainability, from sourcing to packaging. As highlighted by…
【Colombia】The Bet to Have the World’s Largest Emerald Mine
Editor’s NoteFura Gems is making a significant push in the emerald sector, having already invested $100 million into its Coscuez mine since 2018. The…
【Bangkok, Tha】News | Gemfields to Hold First Ruby Rough Auction of 2022 This Month: Featuring Two Large-Sized Mozambique Ruby Roughs
Editor’s NoteGemfields will host its inaugural ruby auction of 2022 in Bangkok this month, featuring two exceptional Mozambique rough rubies weighing…
【Quebec, Cana】Hidden Treasures: The Precious and Semi-Precious Stones of Quebec
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the fascinating geological and historical origins behind the phrase “As false as a Canadian diamond,” tracing it…
【Madagascar】Document: The Sapphire Rush in Madagascar
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex reality of Madagascar’s sapphire industry, which supplies an estimated 40% of the world’s gems. It…