Cover photo L’Éclat Originel necklace – White South Sea cultured pearls, Akoya cultured pearls, diamonds, Mother-of-Pearl, 18K white gold. Photo courtesy of Mikimoto. Contents Organization CIBJO’S Centenary Congress to be Held in Vicenza, Italy, from September 4 to 7, 2026 Vicenzaoro September 2026: Asian Zone – Why Asia’s Precision Craftsmanship Remains the Ultimate Advantage for Global…
Gem Spectrum print magazine Issue #10 September/October2026 issue debuted and was distributed in Vicenzaoro on top of the regular distribution channels. Hundreds of copies were distributed in the Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong (JGW, September 14-20 2026). Gem Spectrum magazine is a media partner of Vicenzaoro and a supporting media of JGW Hong Kong.
Gem Spectrum is a media partner of Vicenzoro. We take pride in covering the show!
Gem Spectrum in JGW September 2026 (Hong Kong September show). Gem Spectrum is a supporting media of JGW.
Julius Zheng (left 1) was invited to attend the opening ceremony of JGW September 2026 (AWE Venue). Photo courtesy of JGW.Julius Zheng (left 3) was invited to attend the opening ceremony of JGW September 2026 (HKCEC). Photo courtesy of JGW.
1)Founder, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief @ Gem Spectrum print and digital magazine.
2)China and Asia Expert who has developed many projects to connect the East and the West. Organized 80+ China delegations to America, Europe and Asia. Organized 20+ international gemological courses.
3)Editor of China Diamond Yearbook by Shanghai Diamond Exchange; Editor of Bangkok Gems & Jewellery print magazine; Correspondent of several important trade magazines.
4)GIA Graduate Gemologist, AGA Accredited Senior Gemologist, AIGS Graduate
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