【Denmark】World’s Largest Jeweler Pandora to Stop Using Mined Silver and Gold
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant shift in the jewelry industry, as Pandora commits to sourcing only recycled gold and silver. This…
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【日本】Exploitation and Environmental Destruction in Popular ‘Natural Stone’ Mining: How to Buy Without Contributing
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the complex reality behind the booming crystal industry, highlighting the environmental and ethical concerns often…
【Lucerne, Swi】Gübelin, a Pioneer in Colored Gemstone Traceability
Editor’s NoteWhile many luxury brands now face mounting pressure to address sustainability and traceability, some houses have long made this their…
【Denmark】Pandora Switches to Recycled Gold and Silver for Its Jewelry
Editor’s NotePandora’s shift to 100% recycled gold and silver marks a significant step in reducing the jewelry industry’s carbon footprint, cutting…
【Lualaba Prov】Kinshasa and Washington Launch Partnership to Regulate Artisanal Cobalt and Copper Mining in DRC
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a new U.S.-DRC partnership aimed at establishing ethical and legal standards for artisanal cobalt and copper…
【Henan, China】Are Lab-Grown Diamond Companies Riding a Wave of Fortune?
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights Henan province’s dominant role in China’s lab-grown diamond industry, which itself accounts for the vast…
【Gaborone, Bo】Amid Plummeting Diamond Demand… Largest Supplier Cuts Prices by 10% [Raw Materials Focus]
Editor’s NoteDe Beers, the world’s leading diamond supplier, has enacted its most significant price reduction in roughly five years. This strategic…
【Ilakaka, Mad】Madagascar’s Sapphires: A Blessing for Swiss Jewelers, a Curse for Miners
Editor’s NoteThis investigation, supported by Public Eye’s Investigation Prize, uncovers the stark reality behind Madagascar’s sapphire trade. While…
【Moscow, Russ】Russian Diamonds Officially ‘Blocked’ from Reaching G7 and EU, Moscow Says It Has Prepared Tools to Circumvent Ban
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines the G7 and EU ban on Russian non-industrial diamond exports, effective January 1, 2024. The measure is part of…
【Bangkok, Tha】Is the ‘Jewelry Capital’ Also Facing a ‘Shortage of Supplies’?
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights Thailand’s growing appeal as a gemstone sourcing destination, particularly the key province of Chanthaburi. It…