【Botswana】World’s Second Largest Diamond Headed for a Museum?
Editor’s NoteThe future of the world’s second-largest diamond, discovered in Botswana last year, remains a subject of global interest. As reported,…
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【Antwerp, Bel】World’s Second Largest Diamond Could Soon End Up in a Museum
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses the discovery of the “Motswedi,” a 2,488-carat diamond found in Botswana in 2024. It highlights the partnership…
【Dubai, UAE /】Rough-Polished: The Shifting Dynamics of Global Diamond Hubs
Editor’s NoteThis chart illustrates a significant shift in the global rough diamond trade over the past decade. While market shares among the top…
【India】India Moves to Establish a Local Diamond Verification Center
Editor’s NoteIndia is advancing plans to establish its own Diamond Verification Center, potentially operational by next year, positioning it…
【Antwerp, Bel】Diamonds may not be forever: Belgium’s grip on gems shaken by Russian sanctions drive
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the profound impact of the G7’s ban on Russian diamonds on Antwerp’s historic diamond district, a centuries-old…
【Belgium】Trade in ‘Blood Diamonds’: Belgium’s Responsibility Under Scrutiny Again
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a critical report from Justice and Peace, a Belgian NGO, which reiterates Belgium’s significant role in the…
【Antwerp, Bel】Indian Bank Quits Antwerp Diamond Hub in Blow for Gem Financing
Editor’s NoteThis article details Union Bank of India’s decision to exit the Antwerp diamond hub, citing industry-wide challenges including fraud and…