【Antwerp, Bel】First Industry ‘Sentenced to Death’ by Tariffs: Shipments Plummet to Just 14%
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the severe impact of recent U.S. tariff measures on the global diamond industry, highlighting a dramatic decline…
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【比利时】A Grand Journey in the Small World of Diamonds
Editor’s NoteIn an era of geopolitical tension and rising military budgets, Alain Berset of the Council of Europe offers a timely reminder: “Our…
【Antwerp, Bel】Antwerp’s Diamond Trade Seeks State Aid Due to Russia Sanctions
Editor’s NoteThe global diamond trade faces a critical test as geopolitical sanctions reshape supply chains. This report from Antwerp examines the…
【Antwerp, Bel】Antwerp Diamond Industry Faces Historic Crisis Amid Global Competition
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the profound challenges facing Antwerp’s historic diamond sector, detailing a sharp, multi-year decline in trade…
【Antwerp, Bel】Jewelry: In Pursuit of the Antwerp Diamond, the Global Hub for the Most Coveted Precious Stone
Editor’s NoteThis reportage offers a glimpse into Antwerp’s storied Diamond District, where history and high-stakes commerce intersect. It follows…
【Antwerp, Bel】Belgian Office of Russian Diamond Giant Alrosa Goes Bankrupt
Editor’s NoteThis report details the closure of Alrosa’s Belgian office due to expanded EU sanctions, highlighting its immediate impact on the…
【Antwerp, Bel】Carlos Soler-Cabot, a Spaniard in the Antwerp Diamond Exchange
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant achievement for Spanish luxury, as the Soler-Cabot family firm becomes the first from Spain to…
【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…
【Brussels, Be】European Union Sanctions Russia’s Largest Diamond Producer
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the EU’s latest sanctions targeting Russian diamond giant Alrosa and its CEO, part of ongoing measures in…
【Brussels, Be】War in Ukraine: Russian Diamonds Banned from Import into Europe… What Economic Consequences for Russia?
Editor’s NoteThe EU has expanded its sanctions regime to include Russian diamonds, marking a significant escalation in economic pressure. This…