US Adds Alrosa-Owned Manufacturer Kristall to Sanctions List August 28, 2024 OFAC also names Moscow-based jeweler Miuz Diamonds, which belongs to Israeli billionaire Lev Leviev. Russian sanctions
Dealing with Russian Diamonds May 23, 2024 What do the ongoing G7 sanctions mean for suppliers around the world? Russian sanctions
Diamond Buyers Asking for Too Much Origin Info, Indians Say April 4, 2024 US and European clients demanding self-certification even for goods under 1 carat. Russian sanctions
Russia’s Finance Ministry Agrees to Purchase Alrosa Rough March 28, 2024 Gokhran has already bought miner’s first production of the year, according to Interfax. Russian sanctions
Diamond Source Certification March 28, 2024 The advent of G7 Russian sanctions is driving the need to identify and certify the mined source of diamonds — a move that’s as much a commercial necessity as a legal requirement. Russian sanctions
G7 Sanctions Will Harm Botswana’s Diamond Development, Officials Say March 20, 2024 Fresh off the success of its deal with De Beers, the government is concerned the new measures will be a step back for its diamond industry. Russian sanctions
Rapaport Requests OFAC Exemptions and Clarification on Diamond Sanctions March 19, 2024 Group recommends exemptions for goods purchased before March 1, 2024. Russian sanctions
Four Questions the US Must Answer on Diamond Sanctions March 10, 2024 A broader US ban on Russian diamonds went into effect on March 1, but uncertainty remains about key details. Russian sanctions
Rapaport Statement: US Customs Issues Problematic Guidelines March 5, 2024 Includes “Russian Source” diamonds substantially transformed (i.e. cut) outside Russia. Russian sanctions
