【Gaborone, Bo】Botswana: Discovery of a 2,492-Carat Diamond, the Second Largest in the World
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the discovery of a 2,492-carat diamond in Botswana, now the second-largest gem-quality diamond ever found. The…
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【East Pilbara】New Emerald Production from the Curlew Mine, Western Australia
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the overlooked history of Australian emeralds, detailing the challenges that have kept them from the global…
【London, UK /】Gemfields Ruby Auction Achieves Nearly 100% Sell-Through Rate, Generating $68.7 Million
Editor’s NoteGemfields’ latest ruby auction demonstrates robust demand in the colored gemstone market, achieving a near-perfect sell-through rate and…
【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…
【Ilakaka, Mad】In Madagascar, the Convicts of the Sapphire Economy
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the remarkable origin of Ilakaka, a town in southern Madagascar that emerged almost overnight following the 1998…
【Colombo, Sri】[Yoon Sung-won’s Jewelry Insight] Sri Lanka: The Island of Sapphires
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the enduring legacy of Sri Lanka’s sapphire trade through the lens of a major gem exhibition. It highlights a key…
【New Delhi, I】India Asks G7 to Delay Russian Diamond Ban Over Unclear Rules – Sources
Editor’s NoteIndia has formally requested a delay in the G7’s planned ban on Russian diamonds, citing unclear tracing rules. As the global hub for…
De Beers Group Rough Diamond Sales for Cycle 10, 2023
Editor’s NoteThis article details De Beers’ provisional sales figures for its tenth sales cycle of 2023, covering the period from November 9 to…
【Colombia】Emerald Industry Registers 10% Growth So Far This Year
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the Colombian emerald industry’s strong performance, with a 10% growth projection and an upcoming auction of raw…
【Bogotá, Colo】CCTV Correspondent’s World View | Strolling Through the Emerald Kingdom of Colombia, Exploring the Beautiful Legend of the ‘Goddess’s Tears’
Editor’s NoteThis article is part of a series exploring Colombia’s famed “four treasures.” Having previously covered coffee, flowers, and gold, we…