Sapphire

【USA】As Diamond Prices Drop, Colored Gems Capture Consumer Attention

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant shift in the diamond market, with prices for both natural and lab-grown stones falling sharply….

【New York, US】Jewelry: A Golden Moment for Investment and Collection. Branded Properties and Rarities Dominate the Market

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Editor’s NoteChristie’s is set to dazzle collectors with its “Magnificent Jewels” live auction in New York on May 17. The event will showcase an…

【Tokyo, Japan】Jewelry Company President Reveals Industry’s Hidden Side: High Middleman Costs, Japan’s Massive ‘Urban Mine’ of Unused Gems

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Editor’s NoteThis article offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of Japan’s jewelry industry through an interview with Tsugu Tsuji, president…

【Thailand; Su】Thailand’s Gem and Jewelry Institute Targets Chinese Market, Four Cities in Yangtze River Delta Identified as New Opportunity Points

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights Thailand’s strategic push to expand its gem and jewelry exports into key Chinese markets. Focusing on…

【Singapore】Top-Grade Sapphire Worth S$4 Million Shines at International Jewelry Expo

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the debut of an exceptionally rare 100-carat royal blue sapphire at a Singapore jewelry expo. Valued at US$3…

Science Popularization | Besides Sapphire, What Other Gemstones Can Be Called ‘Classic Blue’?

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Editor’s NoteThis article explores the enduring appeal of sapphire, connecting its classic blue hue to themes of calm, confidence, and spiritual…

【South Korea】Bae Doo-na Shines in Cartier’s Tropical Color-Filled Pictorial

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights actress Bae Doo-na’s feature in W Korea’s June issue, showcasing Cartier’s ‘Le Voyage Recommence’ high jewelry…

【Ilakaka, Mad】In Madagascar, the Convicts of the Sapphire Economy

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Editor’s NoteThis article explores the remarkable origin of Ilakaka, a town in southern Madagascar that emerged almost overnight following the 1998…

Lab-grown-obsessed Gen Zers and millennials are increasingly favoring gemstones over diamonds

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Editor’s NoteThe classic diamond solitaire is facing new competition. As this article highlights, colored gemstones like sapphires, rubies, and…