【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】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…
【India; New Y】Trump Unleashes Two-Front War on Gems and Jewellery Sector
Editor’s NoteThis article examines how recent increases in U.S. visa fees are compounding existing tariff pressures on the global gems and jewellery…
【Antwerp, Bel】No Alarm Triggered, 120 Safes Emptied, Record Haul… In Antwerp, the Heist Was Almost Perfect
Editor’s NoteThis article recounts the notorious 2003 Antwerp diamond heist, one of the largest and most sophisticated burglaries in history. The…
【Antwerp, Bel】In Antwerp, Diamond Traders Have the Blues: “The Belgian State Treats Us Like Criminals, the Entire Luxury Industry Is Leaving”
Editor’s NoteThis dispatch from Antwerp’s historic diamond district captures a moment of profound crisis for a traditional industry. The personal…
【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…
【Los Angeles,】Deciphering the Diamond and Gem District
Editor’s NoteThis article delves into the professional techniques used to authenticate diamonds and gemstones, offering readers reliable methods to…
【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】How the Biggest Diamond Heist in History Happened: A Loot That Never Appeared and the Mystery of the Financier
Editor’s NoteThis excerpt introduces the once-impenetrable security of Antwerp’s Diamond District, a hub for the global diamond trade. The scene is…
【New York, US】U.S. Diamond Prices Drop 14% in a Year, Outshone by IT Luxury… New York Shopping Districts Wither
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the shifting fortunes of New York’s historic Diamond District, where traditional jewelry retail is contracting…