Is Diamond Production on the Decline? September 2, 2024 The drop in diamond recoveries is a response to market conditions, but also a reflection of diminishing prospects for viable new mines. Industry
RAPAPORT TRADE ALERT: US Imports of Diamonds and Diamond Jewelry Now Require New Certification Statements from Importers August 29, 2024 Exclusions apply to “grandfathered” goods that were outside of Russia prior to sanctions. Trade Alert
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
US OKs Importing Some ‘Grandfathered’ Russian Diamonds August 25, 2024 New OFAC licenses allow jewelry and certain loose goods if they were bought before sanctions went into effect. Industry
Piecing Together Russia’s Diamond Exports July 18, 2024 Sanctions didn’t stop the world’s largest rough producer from shipping its goods. Rough
EU Adds Key Exemptions to Russian Diamond Sanctions June 24, 2024 Bloc extends “sunrise period” by six months, introduces “grandfathering” clause. Legal
Do Consumers Care About Diamond Origin? June 20, 2024 Panelists at RapNet event highlight provenance challenges. Social Responsibility
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