What are the Four Major Gemstone Types? Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the classification of the four major gemstones—diamond, sapphire, ruby, and emerald—as recognized by the mineral…
Precious Stones
【Ramat Gan, I】Israeli Diamond Exchange Aims to Create Secure Alternative to Crypto Investments
Editor’s NoteThis article explores how the Israeli Diamond Exchange is leveraging its high-security infrastructure and physical assets to create a…
【Ilakaka, Mad】Frontier Zones and Madagascar’s Precious Stones: Spaces of Emancipation for Women?
Editor’s NoteThis article examines how migration reshapes women’s lives, tracing the evolution of scholarly perspectives over the past 30 years. It…
【Jaipur, Raja】Jaipur: The Gemstone Capital
Editor’s NoteThis article explores Jaipur’s pivotal role as the global hub for gemstones, where craftsmanship and commerce converge to supply markets…
【Malipo Count】’Chinese Emerald’ Faces Supply Crisis as Malipo Tungsten Mine Halts Production
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a critical supply chain vulnerability in China’s emerging “Chinese Emerald” industry, triggered by the prolonged…
【Malipo Count】’Chinese Emerald’ Faces ‘No Rice to Cook’ as Malipo Tungsten Mine Halts Production
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a critical supply chain disruption impacting China’s emerging emerald industry, using the vivid metaphor of…
【Muzo, Colomb】Women of Colombia’s Emerald Mines Shine After Smashing Taboo
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the resilience of Colombia’s “guaqueras”—women who defy long-standing superstitions to search for emeralds in mine…
【Muzo City, C】Here Lies the World’s Priceless ‘Emerald’, for Which People Risk Their Lives
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the perilous conditions surrounding Colombia’s lucrative emerald mining industry, where the pursuit of valuable…
【Sakaraha, Ma】In Madagascar, the Improbable Eldorado for Sapphire Seekers
Editor’s NoteThis article offers a stark glimpse into the perilous and unregulated world of artisanal sapphire mining in Madagascar, where miners…
【Chanthaburi,】Gem Hunter Discovers Rare Rubies Worth $530,000 in Marketplace
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the extraordinary rarity and value of Cambodian ‘sunset’ rubies, which are among the world’s most precious gems….