More Than Love, AGUAdeORO's flagship campaign, celebrates ethical and universal love. Each piece of jewelry embodies the values of traceability, respect for the environment and social justice, whil...
The diamond market is being disrupted by the rise of lab-grown diamonds, particularly in China and the United States. De Beers’ famous “A Diamond is Forever” slogan, created to support the industry...
Discover the troubling reality behind Colombian emeralds, where beauty is intertwined with exploitation. From the history of the “Green War” to precarious conditions for miners, the emerald industr...
As a matter of fact, it is not. Indeed, the gold has already been mined originally but we don’t know how, by whom, and where! Did it support wars, money laundering or bribery? And how were the mine...
Recycled gold, often touted as an eco-responsible alternative, conceals a deceptive reality. Due to its lack of traceability, it can come from unethical practices, including precarious working cond...
Swissaid Report: Analysis of Gold Trade from Africa to Switzerland According to a report by the NGO Swissaid, published in May 2024, between 321 and 374 tons of gold are unofficially imported from ...
For a few years now, laboratory-grown diamonds have been making their appearance in the world of jewelry. Possessing the same quality characteristics as mined diamonds, these newcomers now allow th...
GemGenève 2024 chose to exclude laboratory-grown gemstones. This article examines that decision and explains why traceability, innovation and changing expectations make these gems an essential part...
Sapphire mining in Madagascar raises serious social, economic and environmental concerns, including child labour, miners’ precarious conditions and limited traceability. This article examines these...