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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

【Tokyo, Japan】Japan Jewellery Fair Returns to Tokyo After Three Years, August 31 (Wed) – September 2 (Fri), 2022

Editor’s NoteThis article announces the upcoming Japan Jewellery Fair (JJF), the country’s premier international trade event for the industry, set to…

【Ramat Gan, I】Diamonds, the Cornerstone of Relations Between India and Israel

Editor’s NoteThis article explores the unique role of the diamond trade in fostering deep economic and diplomatic ties between India and Israel, as…

【Ramat Gan, I】Diamonds Forge Cornerstone of Israel-India Ties

Editor’s NoteThis article explores the often-overlooked diamond trade between India and Israel, a multi-billion dollar exchange that forms a…