Breaking Boundaries – Astaguru
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
In India, jewelry is not only for personal adornment; it’s a reservoir of wealth, a safety net, an insurance...
Colombia – New Realities in the Emerald Industry
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
For millennia, from antiquity to the present, emeralds have fascinated humankind. The luscious green gem is found in many...
The Unmasking of Beatrice Matiash
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
When life gives you a Monday, dip it in glitter and sparkle all day. For Beatrice Matiash, this is...
North America – The Ethically Sourced Sapphires of Rock Creek, Montana
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
Sapphires from Montana have seen growing interest over the last few decades by a multitude of jewelers—not only in...
Australia – Colored Gemstone Mining and Supply
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
Australia is renowned for its deposits of opal and sapphire, which are mined predominantly by small mining operations—typically family...
Adapting to the Covid Crisis – Elke Berr
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
It’s no secret that the Covid pandemic has affected everyone all around the world, and in different ways....
Sri Lanka – Holding Strong
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
With little to no warning, the Covid-19 pandemic hit Sri Lanka in full force in March 2020. The nation’s...
