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Afghanistan Under Pressure: The New Reality of ...

Afghanistan in early 2026 stands at a volatile intersection of regional confrontation, economic isolation, and unresolved international recognition. The country remains under Taliban control without broad diplomatic legitimacy, while cross-border...

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Scarcity by Friction: How Geopolitical Disrupti...

Scarcity in the gemstone market is frequently described in geological terms: deposits are finite, extraction is irregular, and mineral formation is non-repeatable. Yet in real market conditions, scarcity is as...

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Coloured Gemstones in 2026: The Trends That Wil...

In 2026, coloured gemstones are no longer a seasonal alternative to diamonds. They have become a strategic pillar of the luxury jewellery market, driven by scarcity, cultural shifts, and a...

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A Year in Motion: What We Learned Between Afgha...

There are years that simply pass, and there are years that change the way a company understands itself. For Lisbon Gem Exchange, this was the latter. Over the past twelve...

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How Afghanistan’s Geopolitical Realities Are Re...

Afghanistan has re-entered a phase of intensified geopolitical visibility. Border tensions, shifting regional alliances, recalibrated sanctions frameworks and heightened security concerns are converging into a complex landscape whose effects reach...

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The Future of Gemstones: Experience and Investment

In luxury markets shaped by acceleration and digital repetition, natural gemstones stand apart as one of the last domains where value cannot be manufactured. They cannot be printed, scaled, or...

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