It’s no secret that, in recent years, seasoned investors have been looking for alternatives to diversify their portfolio. In addition to investing in stocks, bonds and gold, investors have added more ...

Diamonds, which captivate the eyes of many people, are either natural or synthetic. Natural diamonds are mined from the earth and synthetic diamonds are artificially made. In recent years, it has ...

Beware: Not all gemstones are suitable for investment, and one should be wary in the selection process and preferably get an expert opinion before purchasing. Additionally, a certificate from a ...

Gems' unique elemental composition and atomic orientation act as a fingerprint, enabling researchers to uncover the stones' past, and with it, historical trade routes. Scientists now employ three ...

The international gem trade can be a shady business. In a quiet corner of a busy London pub, a trader, who asked to remain anonymous, tells C&EN about passing off synthetic gems, made in a ...

Raw gemstone jewellery is gaining popularity. It showcases natural beauty. People want authenticity and connection with nature. Each raw gemstone is unique. Crystals may offer healing properties. They ...

Mining gemstones, like diamonds, imposes harmful impacts on the environment, especially when it's not well-regulated. That's why the jewelry industry is taking steps to address such valid concerns.

The demand for gemstones is increasing, and fake gemstones are becoming a prominent and difficult-to-tackle problem in the jewelry and gemstone industries. Synthetic, fake, and enhanced gemstones can ...

Man-made gems are reshaping the $89 billion global diamond jewellery market - Copyright AFP Sam PANTHAKY Man-made gems are reshaping the $89 billion global diamond ...