EU Adds Key Exemptions to Russian Diamond Sanctions June 24, 2024 Bloc extends “sunrise period” by six months, introduces “grandfathering” clause. Legal
US Jewelry Industry Meets with Washington Officials over Sanctions June 19, 2024 Single import channel in Belgium would cause harm, trade leaders argue. Legal
De Beers Urges One-Year Extension to G7 ‘Sunrise Period’ June 9, 2024 Sanctions must be “practical, industry-wide and enforceable,” miner argues. Legal
EU to Exempt Pre-2024 Diamonds from Russia Sanctions – Report May 12, 2024 Proposal for “grandfathered” goods reaches EU envoys, according to Reuters. Legal
Podcast: Russia, Sanctions and the Diamond Market February 8, 2024 Industry consultant Robert Wake-Walker analyzes what we know and what we don’t about the G7 rules. Industry
Hong Kong Busts $64M Diamond Scam December 31, 2023 Money-laundering syndicate exported low-value synthetics to India but declared them as high-value naturals. Legal
Bans on Russian Diamonds Take Shape December 28, 2023 US and European Union outline plans for sanctions, but details lacking. Legal
US (Finally) Removes Origin Loophole for Russian Diamonds December 25, 2023 Executive order bans imports irrespective of where manufacturing took place. Legal
How EU Sanctions on Russian Diamonds May Work December 25, 2023 What we know — and what we don’t — about the timeline, scale and provisos of the long-awaited ban. Legal
Unique Designs Sues Signet over Product Recall November 23, 2023 Wholesaler takes issue with retail giant’s handling of customer refunds. Legal