【Belgium】Russian Diamonds Evade Sanctions Despite War with Ukraine
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant increase in the declared value of Russian diamond imports to Belgium in mid-2022, as reported by…
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【Zambia】All in the Green Zone: Gemfields Achieves Record $149 Million in Rough Emerald Sales This Year
Editor’s NoteGemfields Group has set a new benchmark in the gemstone industry, achieving a record $149 million in rough emerald sales this year. The…
【Rome, Italy 】In an Unprecedented Documentary, Bvlgari Stages Its Dreams of Stones
Editor’s NoteThis excerpt offers a glimpse into the creative journey of Lucia Silvestri, Bulgari’s Creative Director, whose four-decade expertise in…
【Angers, Fran】This Entrepreneur is Modernizing the Precious Gemstone Trade
Editor’s NoteThis profile of François Deprez reveals how a childhood fascination with gemstones evolved into a lifelong career. From a family…
【Bogotá, Colo】Over 200,000 Carats of Boyacá Emeralds Exhibited for Auction in Bogotá
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant event for Colombia’s gemstone industry, with over 200,000 carats of Boyacá’s famed rough emeralds…
【Hong Kong】Rare Pink Diamond Sells for 480 Crore Rupees, Auctioned in Hong Kong – Why Is It So Expensive?
Editor’s NoteA record-breaking auction in Hong Kong saw the rare Williamson Pink diamond sell for approximately $58 million, setting a new world…
Brighter than ‘Vivid’! What is the Concept of the GRS Color Description Term ‘Vibrant’?
Editor’s NoteGRS has introduced a new quality concept, “vibrant,” to its gemstone reports, marking an update to its color grading system. This…
【Russia】Russian Diamonds Quietly Find Their Way Back to Buyers
Editor’s NoteThis article examines how sanctioned Russian diamonds are re-entering global markets through indirect channels, with Alrosa reportedly…
【Hong Kong, C】Precious Stones: Vietnamese Market Attracts Hong Kong Businesses
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights growing interest from Hong Kong’s jewellery sector in Vietnam’s precious stones market, as observed at recent…
【Mozambique】Mozambique: Gemfields Announces Record Ruby Auction Results
Editor’s NoteThis article details Gemfields’ record-breaking ruby auction in Bangkok, which achieved the highest revenue in the company’s history….