With more than a century in business, it’s clear why the brand has remained one of the most sought-after, especially ...

The feel of a mechanical watch but the affordability of quartz, meca-quartz is the big trend in horology. These are the ...

In recent years, there has been a growing focus on sustainability in the manufacturing of quartz countertops. Many brands now incorporate recycled materials, such as reclaimed quartz or glass, into ...

Two North Carolina facilities that manufacture the high-purity quartz used for making semiconductors, solar panels and fiber ...

The Sibelco mine in North Carolina is one of the most crucial sites to the global production of semiconductors.

It was an amazing way to reposition not just a brand or company, but an entire industry. They took something that the ...

Nestled in the Appalachian mountains, the community of Spruce Pine, population 2,194, is known for its hiking, local artists and as America’s sole source of high-purity quartz. Helene dumped ...

Hurricane Helene devastated the town of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, shutting down mining operations for pure quartz, a ...

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The brand that bears his name is now celebrating the 40 th anniversary with a range of new pieces. For the first time, the ...

A version of this article originally appeared in Quartz’s members-only Weekend Brief newsletter. Quartz members get access to ...