Podcast: Russia, Sanctions and the Diamond Market

Industry consultant Robert Wake-Walker analyzes what we know and what we don’t about the G7 rules.

Bans on Russian Diamonds Take Shape

US and European Union outline plans for sanctions, but details lacking.

How Russian Diamonds End Up on Your Finger, and Other News

Plus: reports of a scam in the Surat Special Economic Zone.

Podcast: The Year in Review

The team looks back at the stories and people that impacted the trade in 2023.

The 10 Most-Read Stories of 2023

News about De Beers dominates this year’s list.

US (Finally) Removes Origin Loophole for Russian Diamonds

Executive order bans imports irrespective of where manufacturing took place.

How EU Sanctions on Russian Diamonds May Work

What we know — and what we don’t — about the timeline, scale and provisos of the long-awaited ban.

The Individuals Who Shaped the Diamond Industry in 2023

Rapaport’s “People of the Year” reflect the broad range of challenges affecting the trade — and some of the solutions.

Signet Sales Decline in Weak US Market

Bridal demand slowed during third fiscal quarter, in line with predictions.

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