Belgian diamond sector supports sanctions on Russian diamonds but criticizes their implementation.
Ari Epstein resigned as CEO of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre amid industry unrest.
The resignation has intensified scrutiny of the import ban's impact on Antwerp's diamond trade.
Belgian’s diamond industry says it takes issue with the implementation of sanctions on Russian diamonds and not with the sanctions themselves. However, Ari Epstein’s resignation as CEO of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has brought unrest over the import ban into focus. Rapaport Senior Analyst Joshua Freedman reports.
Antwerp Resignation Highlights Tension over Sanctions
Antwerp Resignation Highlights Tension over Sanctions
Belgian’s diamond industry says it takes issue with the implementation of sanctions on Russian diamonds and not with the sanctions themselves. However, Ari Epstein’s resignation as CEO of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has brought unrest over the import ban into focus. Rapaport Senior Analyst Joshua Freedman reports.
Antwerp Resignation Highlights Tension over Sanctions
More Stories
Natural Diamond Council Rebrands as Diamond Collective
Organization also introduces new strategy for strengthening consumer confidence in mined stones.
GIA Partners with Watch Group on Timepiece-Education Program
Collab will add FHH Academy courses to institute’s global campuses.
US Retail Sales Rise in August
Consumer spending up 1.2% to $773.9 billion for the month.
Featured
WFDB President: Synthetics and Natural ‘Distinct Categories’
Lab-grown can serve as a gateway to broader diamond market, Mehul Shah said.