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THE JOURNEY TOWARDS RESPONSIBILITY
Today, consumers are increasingly concerned about the environmental and social impact of the products they buy—from clothing to footwear, from food to beverages, and, yes, from gemstones to finished jewelry. Richa Goyal Sikri examines some of the efforts involved in responsible and ethical sourcing of gemstones. Read More
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LAS VEGAS JEWELRY WEEK - CREATIVE COLOR, MIXED SALES
Held at the end of May, the annual Jewelry Week in Las Vegas has become a fixture on the North American jewelry calendar. It covers everything from cash-and-carry mass-production items to elaborate one-of-a-kind designer creations. Here is a look at some of the beautiful creations seen during the week.  Read More
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THE PASSIONATE JOURNEY OF ALESSIO BOSCHI
One of the most innovative jewelry designers of our day, Alessio Boschi features not only spectacular color, but creations that surprise and delight with their intricate articulations, realistic motifs and hidden compartments. Read More
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THE EVOLUTION OF GEMSHADES
Artist Naomi Hinds gives new meaning to the term "Through Rose-Colored Glasses" with her original sunglasses made of gemstones. Read More
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REVISITING COLOMBIA'S EMERALD MINES
Having visited several of the major emerald mines in Colombia a few years ago, I was delighted to return to the nation recently to see new mines and revisit others. Read More
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HONG KONG – THE WORLD’S MEETING PLACE FOR GEMS & JEWELRY 
Results of the recent  shows in Hong Kong have proven once again the importance of the city as the global destination for the gems and jewelry industry. Read More

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INTERVIEWS WITH TEN EXPATS WHO CALL THAILAND HOME
There is a growing number of expatriates from around the world who not only manufacture in Thailand, but also call the country "home." In this article, ten expatriates, in alphabetical order, share their reasons for working and living in the Land of Smiles.
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GLENN LEHRER’S
​QUEST OF THE INDESCRIBABLE
​The world of gemstones is full of wonders. And, one of these wonders is the art of carving Nature’s amazing creations to illuminate even further their splendor. To better understand this art and the relationship of the artist to his subject, we turn to a wonderful book by Glenn Lehrer, an American artist-carver extraordinaire. Read More
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GREEN SPEAK  AT THE SECOND WORLD EMERALD SYMPOSIUM
“We believe that emeralds should really be green—from every point of view.”  These words set the tone of this world symposium that focused on responsible sourcing and ethics in the gem industry. Read More