Journal of Gems & Gemmology (ISSN 2096-9120) was officially included in the Scopus database on July 30, 2023 after rigorous review and evaluation by Scopus Content Selection & Advisory Board (CSAB), and has been admitted to the list of Scopus journals since July 2023.

This is an important milestone in the journal’s internationalization process, which indicates that JoGG has been recognized by the international academia and by the publishing industry as well in terms of academic quality, influence, internationalization and standardization. It is of great significance for further enhancement of the international influence of JoGG and will definitely strengthen the construction of the journal.

Scopus database is the world's largest abstract and citation database launched by the internationally renowned publisher Elsevier in November 2004. It is one of the world's five major literature retrieval systems. The Scopus database has a wide coverage, including: scientific journals, books and conference proceedings, and with all the indexed documents peer-reviewed, it provides a comprehensive overview of the world's research results in the fields of science, technology, medicine, social sciences, arts and humanities..

The successful admission of JoGG to the Scopus database cannot be achieved without the strong support and hard work of the authors, readers, editors and reviewers, and this achievement should also be credited to the joint efforts of the editorial board and the administrative department. The journal will persist in constructing a high-quality, international journal, strive for excellence in quality, provide considerate service for authors, and try hard to build up an ideal platform for international academic exchange, which will definitely benefit China’s gemmology discipline construction, talent cultivation, industry development, scientific research innovation and jewelry education.