International Trade

【Brussels, Be】Belgium Supports Ban on Russian Diamonds

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Editor’s NoteBelgium, a key hub in the EU’s diamond trade, has announced its support for banning Russian diamonds as part of sanctions against the…

【Sakha Republ】Decade’s Largest Diamond Found in Russia – US Sanctions Complicate Sale

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Editor’s NoteThis report details the discovery of a significant 390.7-carat diamond by Russia’s Alrosa. It is important to note that Alrosa is…

【德国】The New Blood Diamonds: How the West Aims to Stop Russia’s Gem Trade

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Editor’s NoteThe G7’s proposed inspection regime for Russian diamonds aims to curb Kremlin revenues but risks destabilizing the global diamond…

【European Uni】Diamonds and Nuclear Power: Will the EU’s Forthcoming Sanctions Package Continue to Exempt These Two Key Industries?

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Editor’s NoteThis article discusses the EU’s latest sanctions deliberations, highlighting a shift toward targeting evasion and transit routes. The…

【Antwerp, Bel】”Blood Diamonds” for Putin’s War Chest: Russia’s Gem Frenzy for the Ukraine War

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines a critical gap in EU sanctions, detailing how Russian diamonds continue to generate significant revenue for the…

【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…

【Bogotá, Colo】Over 200,000 Carats of Boyacá Emeralds Exhibited for Auction in Bogotá

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant event for Colombia’s gemstone industry, with over 200,000 carats of Boyacá’s famed rough emeralds…

【韩国】Russian Diamonds Traded Secretly Despite Western Sanctions, Disrupting Market

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the ongoing challenges in enforcing sanctions, detailing how Russian diamonds continue to enter global markets,…