Diamond Industry

【Antwerp, Bel】Antwerp Continues Diamond Campaign with Jewelry Days

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Editor’s NoteAs Antwerp responds to shifting global demand, this weekend’s Jewelry Days offers a rare public glimpse into the historic diamond trade…

【Antwerp, Bel】G7 Announces Botswana as Second Verification ‘Node’ for Rough Diamonds

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Editor’s NoteThe G7 has designated Botswana as its second certification point for rough diamonds, a move that leverages the country’s role as the…

Application of Blockchain in Trademark and Brand Protection

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Editor’s NoteThis article outlines the fundamental role of trademarks in identifying a business and building consumer trust. It introduces the…

【China】Lab-Grown Diamond Prices Plummet by 80%: How Much is Your Engagement Ring Worth Now?

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Editor’s NoteThe rapid price decline of lab-grown diamonds, now up to 80% cheaper, reflects significant shifts in both production technology and…

【Dubai, UAE】UK Statement Following Kimberley Process Plenary in Dubai

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Editor’s NoteThis report details how Russia used procedural rules to block discussion of its war in Ukraine at a key diamond industry forum,…

【Israel】Meet the Diamantaire: Moti Israeli

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Editor’s NoteThis article is part of a series featuring insights from veteran members of the diamond industry. Here, a trader with over four decades…

【Antwerp, Bel】A Little-Known Startup Is Acquiring Enormous Diamonds—and Using Blockchain Tech to Shake Up a $100 Billion Industry

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Editor’s NoteThis article explores Antwerp’s central role in the global diamond trade, a position it has held for over a century. It examines how…

【Surat, Gujar】Jobs Lost, Factories Shut; 71 Suicides in 18 Months: The Lives of Surat’s Diamond Workers on the Brink of Ruin

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Editor’s NoteThis story from Surat illustrates how global economic shifts can reshape local lives. As demand for diamonds wanes, skilled artisans…

【Antwerp, Bel】Antwerp’s Diamond Sector in Deep Crisis: What’s Next for the Industry?

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines the severe downturn in Antwerp’s diamond trade, citing a 38% drop in rough diamond imports and expert warnings of…

【Antwerp, Bel】Is Antwerp Still the Diamond Capital? The Diamond Trade on the Brink of Collapse in the Flemish Metropolis

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a critical downturn in Antwerp’s diamond trade, with imports of rough diamonds plummeting by 38% in a year,…