【Botswana】Will Diamonds Remain Eternal?
Editor’s NoteBotswana’s Karowe mine has yielded a 1,174-carat rough diamond, now ranked as the third-largest ever found. While its precise value…
Jewelry Industry
【Ratnapura, S】Sri Lanka: 510 KG Sapphire Found While Digging a Well at Home, Worth Nearly $100 Million
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the remarkable discovery in Sri Lanka of what is claimed to be the world’s largest sapphire cluster, with an…
【Sri Lanka】World’s Largest Serendipity Sapphire Found in Sri Lanka, Valued at $100 Million
Editor’s NoteThis article reports the discovery of what is believed to be the world’s largest sapphire in Sri Lanka, with an estimated value of $100…
【Thailand】IGI Uncovers Lab-Grown Diamond ‘Fraud’ as Man-Made Stone Passed Off as Natural
Editor’s NoteThis report details the discovery by the International Gemological Institute (IGI) of what it calls the largest known attempt to…
【Basel, Switz】Once Pronounced Dead, Baselworld to Return in 2022
Editor’s NoteIn a surprising reversal, the historic Baselworld watch fair is set to return in 2022, directly overlapping with Geneva’s Watches and…
【Basel, Switz】Baselworld Makes a Comeback in 2022 with New Concept
Editor’s NoteAfter a pandemic-induced hiatus and years of criticism, the historic Baselworld fair is poised for a comeback with a new B2B-focused…
【Jongno-gu, S】Korea Electronic Gold & Currency Opens Research Branch in Jongno Precious Metals District
Editor’s NoteKorea Electronic Gold & Currency has expanded its presence with a new research branch in Seoul’s premier Jongno 3-ga precious metals…
【Chanthaburi,】Thailand’s Gem Hub Chanthaburi: Over 100 African Jewelry Traders Infected with COVID-19
Editor’s NoteThis report details a localized COVID-19 outbreak in Thailand linked to a specific community of international traders. It underscores…
4 Tips for Auditing an Ethical Supply Chain
Editor’s NoteThis article examines how ethical supply chains have evolved from a compliance issue to a competitive advantage, particularly within the…
【Santa Clara,】Watchdog: Diamond Foundry Ads Could Confuse Consumers
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses a recent recommendation by the National Advertising Division (NAD) for Diamond Foundry to clarify in its…