GEMSWORLD | 38 | 2024 SPOTLIGHT 市场聚焦 holds significant importance for Belmont. The growing appreciation for emeralds of Brazilian origin among Chinese consumers, coupled with their curiosity about ethical mining practices, positions China as an increasingly influential market in the emerald sector.” Challenges and opportunities Ansari of Emergreen Exports said the non-disclosure of treatments is among the major challenges in the emerald trade as this could erode consumer confidence in the stone. This is also why customers are opting for certified, more expensive stones. The beloved green gem, however, will continue to enjoy its top position in the coloured gemstone segment despite a slowdown in growth momentum over the short term. Ansari explained, “Emeralds will continue to perform well as they have done in the past, but they might lose some steam due to market volatilities. China and the US will likely lead the growth moving forward.” Gad is likewise upbeat about business prospects, thanks to emeralds’ enduring beauty and viability. The Asian luxury market is expected to propel the emerald business to greater heights as consumers increasingly gravitate towards tangible investments. “The luxury world is becoming more expensive, but there are also more millionaires in the world today. And each one of them is eyeing a secondary luxury asset. They can buy 10-carat or 20-carat emeralds that they can put in the safe as a good, secure investment,” noted Gad. For its part, Belmont will focus on innovation and sustainability over the next three years to further drive the business. According to Ribeiro, the company is introducing state-of-the-art laser sorting machines in 2024, which builds on the success of optical sorters that Belmont implemented several years ago. “Projections indicate a noteworthy threefold increase in processing capabilities, representing a transformative upgrade that will significantly enhance efficiency and bolster the supply of high-quality emeralds,” said Ribeiro. “The Asian market is expected to play a pivotal role in driving this growth, fuelled by a growing interest in Belmont’s emeralds and the inherent sustainability embedded in our operations.” 祖母绿以其迷倒众生的魅力、象征意义和丰富的历 史获得广泛消费者的垂青。在过去几个世纪以 来，祖母绿一直深受人们宠爱，时至今日它的美 丽仍然能触动无数买家，成为购买高级珠宝的首选，或是宝 石珍藏的一部分。 2023年的祖母绿市场尤为炽热。据经销商称，买家大多 寻求大小介于3克拉和5克拉之间的宝石，而较大的宝石也 很畅销，特别是售予大单客户。由于珠宝商经常在新颖且富 现代感的设计中采用祖母绿，优质和商业品质的宝石均拥 有忠实的捧场客。 贸易商均表示，中国、欧洲和美国等领先市场是主要的 增长动力。祖母绿的产地在购买决策中发挥着关键作用，而 带有迷人木佐色(Muzo)的哥伦比亚祖母绿，更是消费者的 首选。 此外，可持续发展的实践举措在业界日渐盛行，成为购 买祖母绿时的一个重要考虑因素。 绿色宝石之王 Emergreen Exports首席执行官Rehman Ansari透露，去 年祖母绿在中国香港的表现相当优秀；而在知名宝石制造 中心印度斋浦尔，祖母绿更以历史新高的拍賣价成交。 Ansari分享道，买家主要想购买3克拉至5克拉的椭圆 形、八角形和圆形切割宝石。截至2023年底，3克拉以下的商 品每克拉价格介于150至300美元之间。5克拉至10克拉的中 上等宝石，每克拉售价为1,000至2,000美元。而顶级宝石每 克拉售价则为3,000至5,000美元。 Ansari说，其公司出售較多哥伦比亚祖母绿，赞比亚祖母 绿相對較少，主要由中国和美国市場推动需求。 Polished emeralds from Belmont Group Belmont Group的抛光祖母绿
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