【Muzo City, C】Here Lies the World’s Priceless ‘Emerald’, for Which People Risk Their Lives
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the perilous conditions surrounding Colombia’s lucrative emerald mining industry, where the pursuit of valuable…
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【Madagascar】What Are Madagascar’s Sapphire Mines Like?
Editor’s NoteThis content consists solely of interface elements for a photo gallery titled “What Are Madagascar’s Sapphire Mines Like?” and does not…
【United Kingd】Gem-A Presents Latest Journal of Gemmology to the Industry
Editor’s NoteThis issue of *The Journal of Gemmology* (Vol. 34, No. 6, 2015) represents a significant international collaboration, bringing together…
【Chanthaburi,】Tricks and Stones: The Gem Traders of Chanthaburi
Editor’s NoteThis poignant profile captures a moment of transition, as a lifelong gem miner faces the end of his trade. It’s a quiet story of…
【Tegucigalpa,】Honduran Artisans Export One Ton of Opal Monthly to International Market
Editor’s NoteThis report highlights a small but significant export initiative, with Honduran artisan families collectively shipping a ton of opal…
【Switzerland】World’s Largest Diamond ‘The Orange’ Fetches Record-Breaking 33.7 Billion Won at Auction
Editor’s NoteThe recent sale of the world’s largest diamond for a staggering $31.5 million at auction underscores the enduring allure and immense…
【Hong Kong】The 30th Hong Kong International Jewellery Show Attracts 3,300 Companies from 49 Countries from March 5-9
Editor’s NoteThe Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, a cornerstone event for the industry, opened this week to mark its 30th anniversary. We…
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Editor’s NoteThis excerpt introduces the cubic crystal structure of diamond and some of its unique physical properties, such as fluorescence under UV…
【Mumbai, Indi】In Bombay, the World’s Largest Diamond Exchange is Born
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights India’s ambitious entry into the global diamond trade with the inauguration of the world’s largest diamond…
【Mainz, Germa】Gemstones as an Indispensable Material – Improved Material Knowledge Promotes the Development of New Technologies
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the industrial applications of gemstones, highlighting how materials like diamonds have evolved beyond decorative…