【China】Diamond Industry in Crisis: Why China is a Key Factor
Editor’s NoteThe iconic “diamond is forever” ideal is facing a modern reckoning. As consumer preferences shift towards gold, lab-grown alternatives,…
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Diamond Industry ‘In Trouble’ as Lab-Grown Gemstones Tank Prices Further
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the shifting dynamics in the global diamond market, highlighting a significant decline in demand from China and a…
【Hong Kong】Christie’s Hong Kong Spring Elegant Treasures Series Auction Achieves Total Sales of HK$723 Million / US$93 Million
Editor’s NoteChristie’s Hong Kong Spring Elegant Treasures series concluded with strong results, achieving HK$722.7 million in total sales and…
【European Uni】Consumers Want More from Digital Product Passports, New Survey Says
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights how the EU’s upcoming digital product passport (DPP) requirements align with luxury consumers’ desire for…
Synthetic Diamonds: The New Jewel of the Industry?
Editor’s NoteThis article explores how lab-grown diamonds are virtually identical to their natural counterparts, sharing the same physical, chemical,…
【哥伦比亚】Blockchain Consortium Aura, Led by LVMH, Prada, Richemont, and OTB, Has Created Digital Passports for Over 40 Million Luxury Items
Editor’s NoteThe Aura Blockchain Consortium, a major alliance of luxury brands, has reached a significant milestone by registering over 40 million…
【Johannesburg】Anglo American Announces Plan to Sell De Beers, the World’s Largest Diamond Company
Editor’s NoteAnglo American has announced plans to divest De Beers, the world’s largest diamond company, as part of a strategic refocus on core…
【Geneva, Swit】CHRISTIE’S MAGNIFICENT JEWELS AUCTION LED BY 202 CARAT YELLOW DIAMOND, SELLING FOR CHF6 MILLION / US$6.6 MILLION BECOMING THE TOP SELLING JEWEL OF THE GENEVA SEASON
Editor’s NoteThis report from Geneva highlights a robust auction where the Magnificent Jewels sale achieved near-total sell-through rates, driven by…
【Kimberley, S】Plunge in Diamond Prices Puts Market Leader De Beers in Distress
Editor’s NoteThe diamond industry is undergoing a profound transformation. As this article details, the era of predictable prices and market control…
【Yangon, Myan】How to Choose a Legitimate Gemological Report Amidst the Surge in Colored Gemstone Prices
Editor’s NoteThis article provides an overview of the Gem Research Myanmar Lab (GRM), a key gemological institute based in Yangon. Founded in the…