【China】Gold Trade-in Standards Released: ‘Full Monitoring + Customer Presence’ System Mandatory for Gold Inspection

Editor’s NoteThe recent release of the “Specification for Gold Trade-in Business Services” marks a significant step toward standardizing and…

【China】Group Standard “Specification for Gold Trade-in Business Services” Officially Released

Editor’s NoteThe recent release of the “Specification for Gold Trade-in Business Services” marks a significant step toward standardizing this sector….

【China】HSBC Research Report: Store Efficiency Twice That of Cartier, Lao Feng Xiang Emerges as China’s First Top-Tier Jewelry Brand

Editor’s NoteThis analysis highlights the exceptional retail performance of Lao Feng Xiang, noting its store efficiency significantly outpaces…

【Shanwei, Gua】Provincial “Shopping Towns” List Released! Two Towns in Shanwei Selected

Editor’s NoteTwo towns in Shanwei, Guangdong—Ketang and Meilong—have been recognized as provincial “Shopping Towns” for 2025, highlighting their…

【Nanyang, Hen】Prices Plummet! Someone Who Bought for 14,000 Yuan Can Now Only Sell for 200 Yuan, Netizens: ‘Too Regretful’

Editor’s NoteThe cultured diamond market is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by rapidly falling prices and surging consumer interest….

【China】Behind the Soaring Platinum Prices: Chinese Consumers “Not Buying,” Hoarding Craze Hides Concerns

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the current disconnect in the platinum market, where surging prices driven by investment demand contrast sharply…

【China】Lao Pu Gold Amid Surging Gold Prices: Can Its Luxury Strategy Weather the Cycle?

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the diverging trends in China’s gold market, where soaring prices are fueling investment demand while dampening…

【India】Russia’s Diamond Miner Alrosa Eyes India Foray with a Polishing Facility

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights ALROSA’s perspective on recent market shifts, noting that while U.S. tariffs have caused short-term fluctuations…

【Carlsbad, CA】GIA to Update Gemological Reports for Colored Stones

Editor’s NoteThe Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will introduce redesigned colored stone reports and expanded services starting January 1,…

【Carlsbad, Ca】GIA to Offer Origin Determination for 3 More Gemstones

Editor’s NoteThe Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will expand its origin-determination services to include opal, peridot, and demantoid garnet…