【Tokyo, Japan】Katsushika Hokusai’s Hand-Painted Ukiyo-e ‘Beauty in the Snow with Inscription by Shokusanjin’ Sells for a World Record 621 Million Yen

Editor’s NoteThis report details the successful inaugural auction by Tozai New Art, which saw a vibrant and competitive sale across a diverse range…

A Glitchless RTA of ‘Pokémon Emerald’ Cleared in About 2.5 Hours! Watch the Serious Play of a Former World #1 Player Who Chose an Aggressive Route Utilizing RNG and High ‘Prayer’ Elements

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a high-level speedrun achievement in “Pokémon Emerald,” where a former world #1 player secured the…

【Henan, China】Henan Cultivates World’s Largest 156.47-Carat Lab-Grown Diamond, Setting New World Record!

Editor’s NoteA new world record has been set in the field of lab-grown diamonds, with a 156.47-carat single-crystal diamond cultivated in China. This…

【Henan, China】156.47 Carats! Henan Cultivates World’s Largest Diamond, Technology Reaches World’s Forefront [Including Market Analysis of the Lab-Grown Diamond Industry]

Editor’s NoteThis article reports on a significant milestone in lab-grown diamond technology. The record-breaking 156.47-carat diamond cultivated in…

【London, UK】Tiepolo, Van Dyck, and Hayez: Three Masterpieces as ‘Top Lots’ in Christie’s London Classic Week. World Auction Record for ‘Bathsheba’

Editor’s NoteChristie’s recent Old Masters auction in London demonstrated robust market demand, achieving a total of €16.8 million and selling 156%…

【Gaborone, Bo】Botswana: Discovery of a 2,492-Carat Diamond, the Second Largest in the World

Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the discovery of a 2,492-carat diamond in Botswana, now the second-largest gem-quality diamond ever found. The…

【Ratnapura, S】Sri Lanka: World’s Largest Sapphire Found in Backyard

Editor’s NoteThis article describes the extraordinary discovery of what is believed to be the world’s largest sapphire, unearthed by chance in a Sri…

World’s Largest Ruby Auctioned in the United States: This Was the Final Sale Price

Editor’s NoteThe recent auction of the “Estrela de Fura,” the world’s largest ruby, marks a historic moment in the gem trade. Discovered in…

【Mumbai, Indi】High-Profile World Record: 50,907 Diamonds on a Single Ring

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a unique achievement in jewelry craftsmanship—a record-breaking ring set with over 50,000 diamonds. While such…