Aalst Carnival
In 2019, Sylvain hears about the Aalst carnival for the first time. A troubling resemblance between the conventions of Nazi propaganda
About Sylvain Goldberg
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Omega Diamonds acquitted in lawsuit by Belgian customs (article published in January 2017)
Claims against Omega Diamonds by customs dismissed
Spinel: for kings and tsars
Why do you need to know spinel? Because it is perhaps the most underestimated gemstone in the world. It’s been used since
Sylvain Goldberg on the alpha and omega of the diamond industry
The Alpha and Omega of the diamond business history and some savvy expertise
Tsavorite: a rare cousin of emerald
What is tsavorite? Jewelers around the world are increasingly working with gems that are even rarer than real diamonds.In this series of
What is the difference between zirconia, crystal and diamond?
Zirconia, crystals, diamonds… all three sparkling stones that give cachet to each jewel. What exactly is the difference between zirconia, crystal and
Five of the world’s most expensive colored diamonds
Diamonds are a very rare gemstone. However, when it acquires a frank and shimmering colour, a diamond increases its level of rarity
Spirit of the Rose: Ultra-rare purple-pink diamond sells for a record $26.6M
Image: Spirit of the Rose – Sotheby’s An “ultra-rare” purple-pink diamond – The Spirit of the Rose – sold for a record
Louis Vuitton orders another huge diamond cut at HB Antwerp
© Louis Vuitton / Philippe Lacombe – Louis Vuitton has the Sethunya, an exceptionally clear diamond of 549 carats from Botswana, cut
India trade lobbies for lower taxes
The Indian diamond industry has urged the government to cut taxes and lift red tape ahead of the country’s annual Union Budget,