【New Delhi, I】India Asks G7 to Delay Russian Diamond Ban Over Unclear Rules – Sources
Editor’s NoteIndia has formally requested a delay in the G7’s planned ban on Russian diamonds, citing unclear tracing rules. As the global hub for…
Conflict Diamonds
【Brussels, Be】EU Targets Russian Diamonds with New Embargo Set for January 2024
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses the European Commission’s proposed embargo on Russian diamonds, citing concerns over their role in financing the…
【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】Do Russian Diamonds Lose Their Luster? A Look at the Cutting-Edge Technology Tracking the ‘Bloodline’ of Rough Stones
Editor’s NoteThis personal reflection highlights a significant shift in consumer consciousness. Where once the primary concerns around a diamond…
【Brussels, Be】No Diamond is Worth the Suffering
Editor’s NoteThis guest commentary from Transparency International questions the EU’s delay in sanctioning Russian diamonds, a significant revenue…
SDGs in the Jewelry Industry Expand Beyond Brand Boundaries, Initiated by Cartier and Kering
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant shift in the jewelry and watch industry, as major players like Richemont and Kering move from…
【Bangui, Cent】Kimberley Process: When Russian Mercenaries Pressure Zonal Focal Points
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the role of the Kimberley Process in curbing the trade of conflict diamonds, with a focus on its implementation…
【Africa】The Kimberley Process certifies ‘conflict-free’ diamonds, but is it acceptable to ignore the violence miners face?
Editor’s NoteThis article contains disturbing accounts of violence against miners in some African diamond operations. While the Kimberley Process…
【哥伦比亚】Tiffany Promises More Transparency for Diamonds Amid Growing Social Responsibility Concerns
Editor’s NoteTiffany & Co. has announced it will disclose the provenance of its newly sourced diamonds, becoming the first major luxury jeweler to do…
International and Country-Specific Bodies in the Natural Diamond Industry
Editor’s NoteThis article is part of a series profiling key international organizations. CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, is the sector’s…