Traceability

A professional gem trader using a digital loupe to inspect a high-value sapphire, illustrating a gem trading survival guide.

Gem Trading Survival Guide: Sourcing and Investing Futures

Introduction to the Gem Trading Survival Guide Gemstone trading is currently changing at lightning speed across the globe. Therefore, to survive as a gem trader today and over the next 100 years, you must pivot from being a simple middleman to becoming a master of absolute transparency. This gem trading survival guide identifies why you must embrace […]

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Artisanal miners in Sierra Leone are using safe methods to record finds in the GemFair diamonds supply chain.

GemFair diamonds supply chain: Ethics and Luxury

Introduction to the GemFair Diamonds Supply Chain The GemFair diamonds supply chain is fundamentally transforming how the jewelry industry views artisanal mining in West Africa. For many years, consumers associated these regions with poor traceability and unfair pricing; however, De Beers launched GemFair in 2018 to ensure a transparent route from miner to market. Today, this initiative

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A jeweler handcrafted a 20k gold ring using California Gold Lessons for Indian Jewelers.

California Gold Lessons for Indian Jewelers: A New Model

Introduction to California Gold Lessons for Indian Jewelers Most consumers never pause to think about exactly where their gold originated. Typically, they walk into a jewelry store, select a piece they love, and complete the transaction. However, a small family business in Santa Monica, California, is currently changing that habit, and the global jewelry industry should

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