【Brussels, Be】EU States Approve Import Ban on Russian Diamonds
Editor’s NoteThe European Union has approved a new sanctions package targeting Russia, including a significant ban on Russian diamonds. This article…
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【Angola; Lisb】Illegal Diamond Trade in Angola, a Network with Global Ramifications
Editor’s NoteThis article is based on an investigation by the magazine “Visão,” which cites detailed testimony provided to Portuguese authorities. It…
G7 Expected to Announce Ban on Russian Diamond Imports as Additional Sanction, Foreign Media Reports
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the G7’s anticipated ban on Russian diamond imports, part of ongoing sanctions against Russia. The information…
【Antwerp, Bel】Antwerp’s Diamond Dilemma
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the immense pressures facing Antwerp’s historic diamond district, where billions in gems flow daily through its…
【Antwerp, Bel】Antwerp, Belgium’s ‘Diamond Capital’, Sees Wave of Closures on Its Historic Diamond Street
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the profound impact of geopolitical sanctions on Antwerp’s historic diamond district, highlighting how global…
【New York Cit】Industry Legend Marvin Samuels Reflects on His Diamond Journey
Editor’s NoteThis excerpt from a larger interview offers a rare glimpse into the personal journey of a gem trader, highlighting the blend of family…
【Antwerp, Bel】”Shut Up!” – A Belgian Diamond Startup Stirs Up the Industry and Faces Resistance
Editor’s NoteWhile Botswana has famously avoided the “resource curse” that plagues many commodity-rich nations, the global diamond industry itself is…
【Madrid, Spai】Russia’s ‘Blood Diamonds’ Slip Through Different Loopholes
Editor’s NoteThis article offers a glimpse into the global diamond trade, centered in Antwerp, where a glittering retail front conceals a…
【Antwerp, Bel】Netflix’s ‘Rough Diamonds’ Celebrates Major Success
Editor’s NoteThis analysis explores the surprising resonance of contemporary dramas about ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities, using the Netflix hit…
【Antwerp, Bel】Commodity Trading: The Dirty Business with Russian ‘Blood Diamonds’
Editor’s NoteAs the G7 and EU push to curb the trade of Russian diamonds, which account for 30% of global rough diamond production, Antwerp’s diamond…