【Antwerp, Bel】Russian Diamonds in the Crosshairs: Why Antwerp Fears the Fifth Sanctions Package

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the pivotal role of Antwerp in the global diamond trade and the potential impact of sanctions on Russian…

【San Pablo de】Impressive Emeralds from Colombia’s Coscuez Mine to be Auctioned in the United Arab Emirates

Editor’s NoteFura Gems will hold its second auction of rough Colombian emeralds in the UAE from April 3-10, 2022, following a record-setting…

【Russia, USA】World’s Largest Diamond Producer Sanctioned by US, Industry Insiders: Can’t Stop Russian Diamonds Flowing West

Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the latest U.S. sanctions targeting Russian imports, including diamonds, following the ongoing conflict in…

【European Uni】Luxury Goods at the Heart of the New Sanctions Package

Editor’s NoteThe European Union, in coordination with key G7 partners, has formalized a new round of sanctions against Russia. This latest package…

【USA】Amazing! Company Creates ‘Air-to-Air’ Diamond, Not Mined from a Pit, Made in a Lab

Editor’s NoteThis article discusses a novel process for creating diamonds from atmospheric carbon dioxide, as reported by the Daily Mail. The claims…

【Lausanne, Sw】Sustainable Diamonds: Does Ecology Trump Ethics?

Editor’s NoteThis article explores the paradox of synthetic diamonds, which are gemologically identical to natural stones but face market resistance….

【Tel Aviv, Is】Family of Diamond Magnate Lev Leviev Now Sues the ‘Tinder Swindler’

Editor’s NoteThis report details a new legal challenge facing Shimon Hayut, as the family he claims to be a part of seeks to recover alleged illicit…

【Colombia】There are 1,038 active mining titles for emeralds in the country, most of them in Boyacá

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the key mining regions for Colombian emeralds, primarily in the departments of Boyacá and Cundinamarca….