【Brussels, Be】EU Partially Allows Import of Russian Diamonds
Editor’s NoteThis article has been updated to clarify the European Commission’s statement regarding exemptions to the EU’s ban on Russian diamonds,…
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Ban on Russian Diamonds, a Weighty Decision
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the G7’s 2024 decision to ban Russian diamond imports, a move aimed at weakening a key revenue stream for Moscow…
【Antwerp, Bel】Diamonds may not be forever: Belgium’s grip on gems shaken by Russian sanctions drive
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the profound impact of the G7’s ban on Russian diamonds on Antwerp’s historic diamond district, a centuries-old…
【Antwerp, Bel】Gujarati Diamond Merchants Flee Antwerp for Dubai Amid EU Scrutiny on Russian Diamonds
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the shifting landscape of the global diamond trade, as historic EU sanctions prompt a significant relocation of…
【Antwerp, Bel】EU Sanctions Regime: Diamonds Stuck at Customs for Over a Week
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights significant disruptions in the diamond trade following new EU sanctions on Russian imports. Implementation…
【Germany】Import Ban on Russian Diamonds: Will Jewelry Become More Expensive?
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights concerns from the German jewelry and watch industry that the EU’s import ban on Russian diamonds may lead to…
【Antwerp, Bel】Diamonds: The Year of Traceability
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the G7’s new sanctions targeting Russian diamonds, a key measure aimed at cutting off revenue streams funding the…
“More Surprises” in Sanctions on Russian Diamonds
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the ongoing challenges in enforcing sanctions on Russian diamonds, highlighting the implementation gap that…
【Japan】Japan Expands Ban on Russian Diamonds, Prohibiting Non-Industrial Imports via Third Countries in Additional Sanctions
Editor’s NoteThis article details Japan’s latest sanctions against Russia, expanding an existing ban to now prohibit imports of Russian…
【Brussels, Be】EU Sanctions Russia’s Largest Diamond Producer Alrosa
Editor’s NoteThe EU has expanded its sanctions against Russia by targeting diamond producer Alrosa and its CEO, reinforcing the G7-led embargo on…