【Antwerp, Bel】Peace, Diamonds, and Sanctions: A Roller Coaster
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex reality behind EU sanctions on Russian diamonds, revealing a significant import spike into Belgium…
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【Antwerp, Bel】”Blood Diamonds” for Putin’s War Chest: Russia’s Gem Frenzy for the Ukraine War
Editor’s NoteThis article examines a critical gap in EU sanctions, detailing how Russian diamonds continue to generate significant revenue for the…
【Seoul, South】Wedding Jewelry Market Halved as Marriages Plummet… ‘For Rent’ Signs Plague Jongno’s Precious Metals District
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the stark decline in South Korea’s wedding jewelry market, a direct consequence of record-low marriage rates. As…
【Seoul, South】”You Should Buy Gold as a Luxury Item Too”… Once the World’s Largest, Now Hit by a ‘Direct Strike’
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the sharp contraction of South Korea’s wedding jewelry market, which has halved in a decade to a historic low of…
【Brussels, Be】EU and G7 Impose Full-Scale Sanctions on Russian Diamonds… Belgium Says “Well…”
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses the EU and G7’s move toward comprehensive sanctions on Russian diamonds, highlighting the challenges in tracing a…
【Antwerp, Bel】Why Do Russian Diamonds Evade Sanctions? Reasons Revealed by Visiting the ‘Diamond District’
Editor’s NoteAs the EU expands sanctions against Russia, this article examines the notable exceptions, such as diamonds, that remain outside the full…
【Chicago, USA】A Day in the Life: ‘Avi the Gem Guy’ Rahmanim
Editor’s NoteThis Q&A with gemstone wholesaler Avi “The Gem Guy” Rahmanim reveals how he built a massive TikTok following by pulling back the curtain…
【印度】Pinky Jalui Appointed as EVP of Global Business Development for GSI
Editor’s NoteGSI, a global leader in gemological certification, has appointed Pinky Jalui as Executive Vice President of Global Business Development….
【Thailand】Visit These Incredible Hidden Gems The Next Time You’re In Thailand
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the unique appeal of Chanthaburi, a Thai town renowned as a center for the gemstone trade. From its bustling…
【Brussels, Be】No Diamond is Worth the Suffering
Editor’s NoteThis guest commentary from Transparency International questions the EU’s delay in sanctioning Russian diamonds, a significant revenue…