【Brussels, Be】EU Partially Allows Import of Russian Diamonds

Editor’s NoteThis article has been updated to clarify the European Commission’s statement regarding exemptions to the EU’s ban on Russian diamonds,…

【South Africa】De Beers: ‘The End of a Diamond Monopoly Once Believed Eternal’

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the swift decline of De Beers’ once-unassailable monopoly, contrasting the geological eons required to form a…

Ban on Russian Diamonds, a Weighty Decision

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the G7’s 2024 decision to ban Russian diamond imports, a move aimed at weakening a key revenue stream for Moscow…

【Antwerp, Bel】Diamonds in Turmoil: Sanctions Against Russian Stones Cripple the Industry

Editor’s NoteNew EU sanctions on Russian diamonds, effective March 1, are causing significant customs delays and supply chain disruptions in Antwerp,…

Diamond Market Shows Serious Fractures Due to Synthetic Stones

Editor’s NoteThe diamond market is undergoing a significant transformation. As this article highlights, the price of natural rough diamonds has…

【德国】Sanctions Against Russia: What Happens to Diamond Prices

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the latest EU sanctions on a major diamond producer and explores the dual market pressures from geopolitical…

【Russia】TRIBUNE | The Rise of Synthetic Diamonds Threatens Russia’s Monopoly on Raw Gemstones

Editor’s NoteThis column from Ingo Wolf of the Osmium Institutes examines the profound and unexpected challenges reshaping the global diamond market,…