diamond trade

【Brussels, Be】No Diamond is Worth the Suffering

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Editor’s NoteThis guest commentary from Transparency International questions the EU’s delay in sanctioning Russian diamonds, a significant revenue…

【Belgium】Russian Diamonds Evade Sanctions Despite War with Ukraine

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant increase in the declared value of Russian diamond imports to Belgium in mid-2022, as reported by…

【Antwerp, Bel】The Business of Blood Diamonds: Why the Kremlin Still Profits from Gems

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Editor’s NoteThis article explores Antwerp’s pivotal role in the global diamond trade, detailing how the city handles a dominant share of both rough…

【Panna, Madhy】MP: Impact of Russia-Ukraine War on Diamond Auction, Diamonds Worth Only Lakhs Sold During Diwali

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Editor’s NoteA recent diamond auction in India’s Panna district sold only ₹94 lakh worth of diamonds, far below the expected ₹4 crore. Traders cite…

【Henan, China】EU Bans Russian Diamonds: Will China’s Henan Province Benefit?

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines the potential impact of proposed EU sanctions on Russian diamonds, which account for approximately 30% of global…

【Hong Kong】Hong Kong ‘Jewelry King’ Lo Chung-fai Dies in Cliff Fall at Age 65

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Editor’s NoteThis article reports on two separate fatal hiking accidents in Hong Kong. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends…