【Antwerp, Bel】Quiet Pressures Reshaping the World of Diamonds
Editor’s NoteFor centuries, Antwerp has been the heart of the global diamond trade. But as Chris Livesay reports, the industry now faces…
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【Antwerp, Bel】A Centuries-Old Diamond Hub Is Under Strain Like Never Before
Editor’s NoteThe global diamond industry, long anchored by historic hubs like Antwerp, is facing unprecedented challenges that threaten its…
【Antwerp, Bel】Raids in Antwerp’s Diamond District Amid Swiss Investigation: The Diamond Sector Defends Itself
Editor’s NoteThis report details recent law enforcement activity in Antwerp’s diamond district, conducted at the request of Swiss authorities. The…
【Belgium】Queen Fabiola’s Jewelry Up for Auction: Here’s Why They Didn’t Go Directly to Philippe and Mathilde
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses the upcoming auction of several pieces of jewelry that once belonged to Queen Fabiola of Belgium. The sale of…
【Kolkata, Ind】Will the Diamond Trade Shift from India to Israel and Belgium?
Editor’s NoteThe Nirav Modi scandal has raised serious concerns about the future of India’s diamond industry, with traders fearing reputational…
【Surat, India】As Trade Dulls, Antwerp Cuts Barriers for Polishers
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the dual pressures facing India’s diamond industry—market slowdowns and competition from lab-grown gems—while…
【Antwerp, Bel】Did the Louvre’s $100 Million Crown Jewels Flow into Belgium? Uncovering Antwerp’s ‘Diamond Black Market’
Editor’s NoteThis article examines why Antwerp, a historic global diamond hub, has become a focal point for international law enforcement following…
【Morocco】Fake Diamonds, Real Profits: A Smuggling Network Shakes Morocco’s Luxury Market
Editor’s NoteThis investigation reveals a sophisticated international smuggling ring trafficking counterfeit diamonds with forged certificates. The…
【Zaventem, Be】”The Danger is Often Invisible”: Behind the Glitter of Chinese Jewelry, a Multitude of Risks
Editor’s NoteThis investigation reveals a troubling reality: nearly one-third of online costume jewelry fails to meet European heavy metal safety…
【Paris, Franc】Louvre Heist: Can the Stolen Jewels Be Resold in Antwerp, the Diamond Capital?
Editor’s NoteThis investigation follows the trail of stolen Louvre jewels to the diamond markets of Antwerp, probing a central dilemma for art…