【Hong Kong】Chow Tai Fook Joins Pilot Project of Diamond Blockchain Platform Tracr
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant step in the adoption of blockchain technology within the luxury goods sector. The participation of…
Traceability
The Rise of Guilt-Free Gems
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex ethical questions behind the global jewellery industry, tracing the journey of gemstones from mine to…
【Tokyo, Japan】APRE and NEC Co-create New AI-based Authenticity Verification Service: Utilizing Image Recognition Technology in the Secondary Luxury Goods Market
Editor’s NoteThis article details a new collaborative service from APRE and NEC, leveraging AI and verification expertise to authenticate luxury…
【United Kingd】The Moment It’s Registered on the Block, ‘Fake Diamonds’ Say Goodbye
Editor’s NoteThis article explores how blockchain technology is poised to combat longstanding issues in the diamond industry, from unethical mining…
【Switzerland】Jewelry and Watch Brand Chopard Commits to 100% Ethically Sourced Gold
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the growing emphasis on ethical sourcing across industries, using Chopard’s “Journey to Sustainable Luxury”…
【New York, US】Jewelry Companies Under Pressure Over Origin of Their Gems
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a critical transparency gap in the jewelry industry, where both consumers and major companies often lack…
【Libreville, 】Extractive Industries: Gabon at the Gates of Kimberley
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on an expert mission in Gabon assessing compliance with membership conditions for an international regime, with a…
【Yaoundé, Cam】Cameroon – Illicit Trade of Central African Diamonds: Government Refutes Accusations
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on a visit by Kimberley Process experts to Cameroon, where officials rejected allegations of involvement in illicit…
【Sri Lanka】Commerce: ‘Fair’ Sapphires
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a pioneering achievement in ethical sourcing, detailing how Marc Dole of Dijon has created the world’s first…