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【Ratnapura, S】Man Digging Well in Sri Lanka Finds 7.43 Billion Rupee Sapphire

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Editor’s NoteThis article describes the remarkable discovery of a massive sapphire in Sri Lanka, reportedly weighing 510 kilograms (2.5 million…

【Ratnapura, S】World’s Largest Sapphire Cluster Found ‘By Accident’ in Sri Lanka

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Editor’s NoteThis article describes the remarkable accidental discovery of what is reported to be the world’s largest cluster of sapphires in a Sri…

【Zambia】Commodities Chronicle – Emerald Production Resumes in Zambia

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Editor’s NoteThe Kagem emerald mine, a major global source of small emeralds, has resumed operations after a year-long pandemic closure. Its return…

While Jewels Sparkle, Human Rights Are Still Violated

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a critical gap in the jewelry industry’s ethical sourcing efforts. While major brands are making progress, the…

【Johannesburg】From Mines to Farms: How the Pandemic Transforms the Global Diamond Industry

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Editor’s NoteThis article illustrates the profound human and economic disruptions caused by the pandemic, tracing the ripple effects from global…

【Tokyo, Japan】All One-of-a-Kind! ‘Emerald Hunter’ Jewelry Pop-Up at Shibuya Hair Salon ‘Twiggy’

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Editor’s NoteThis article announces a special pop-up event in Tokyo featuring the bold emerald creations of designer Honoka Kawazoe. It highlights…

【Kimberley, W】Rare Huge White Diamond Found at Argyle Mine in Western Australia

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Editor’s NoteThe Argyle mine, a legendary source of Australian diamonds, has yielded what may be one of its final significant discoveries: a rare…

【South Africa】How the Global Diamond Trade Works

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines the dark legacy of conflict diamonds in West Africa and the international response, notably the Kimberley Process…