Editor’s NoteThe Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will cease using the term “synthetic diamond” on its certificates starting in July, adopting…
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the growing market for synthetic diamonds and its potential impact on the value of natural stones. As lab-grown…
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant shift in China’s diamond industry, from primarily supplying industrial abrasives to entering the…
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses the prevalence of treatments in the lab-grown diamond industry and the ongoing debate about whether such…
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the dark legacy of conflict diamonds in West Africa and the international response, notably the Kimberley Process…
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the disruptive rise of lab-grown diamonds, which are now virtually indistinguishable from natural stones and are…
Editor’s NoteDe Beers, long synonymous with natural diamonds, has made a historic pivot by launching a new company dedicated to lab-grown stones….
Editor’s NoteThe term “blood diamond” carries a heavy legacy of conflict and human suffering. This article explores the potential for change within…
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the surprising industrial journey of diamonds, revealing that the vast majority are used not for jewelry but for…
Editor’s NoteThis excerpt is from the opening remarks of Guinea’s Minister of Mines, outlining key mining sector reforms implemented since 2010….