【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…

【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…

【Belgium】Russian Diamonds Evade Sanctions Despite War with Ukraine

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant increase in the declared value of Russian diamond imports to Belgium in mid-2022, as reported by…

【德国】Melee & Point Diamonds: Small but Mighty

Editor’s NoteThis article examines a notable shift in the diamond market, where economic and geopolitical turbulence is driving demand toward smaller…

【Antwerp, Bel】The Business of Blood Diamonds: Why the Kremlin Still Profits from Gems

Editor’s NoteThis article explores Antwerp’s pivotal role in the global diamond trade, detailing how the city handles a dominant share of both rough…

【韩国】Russian Diamonds Traded Secretly Despite Western Sanctions, Disrupting Market

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the ongoing challenges in enforcing sanctions, detailing how Russian diamonds continue to enter global markets,…

【Geneva, Swit】Will Sanctions and Inflation Weigh on the Gemstone Market?

Editor’s NoteThe global diamond market faces a pivotal moment as geopolitical sanctions and economic pressures converge. This analysis examines how…

【Henan, China】EU Bans Russian Diamonds: Will China’s Henan Province Benefit?

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the potential impact of proposed EU sanctions on Russian diamonds, which account for approximately 30% of global…