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

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

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

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

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’?

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

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

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

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

【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…

Cartier’s High Jewelry ‘Tutti Frutti’ Leads the Auction of the Century

Editor’s NoteThis article explores a landmark moment in luxury auctions—the 2020 online sale of a historic Cartier Tutti Frutti bracelet by…