SourcingSep 20, 2023
Natural Diamond Outlook: Indian Diamantaires Navigating Multiple Storms Economic slowdowns, geopolitical tensions, and the rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds are clouding the outlook for mined diamonds.
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35 results for “Ukraine Crisis”
Policies & IssuesSep 18, 2023
Grib Diamonds Among Companies Named in Latest Round of SanctionsGrib is the Belgium-based subsidiary of Russian company JSC AGD Diamonds, which also was sanctioned.
Policies & IssuesJul 25, 2023
Alrosa’s New CEO Lands on US Sanctions List Pavel Marinychev was appointed as leader of the diamond mining company in May.
Policies & IssuesJun 29, 2023
U.S. Sanctions Gold Cos. Allegedly Tied to Russian Mercenary Group OFAC sanctioned four companies it claims are helping fund the Wagner Group, the organization that just attempted a coup in Russia.
SourcingMay 17, 2023
Alrosa Names New CEOSergey Ivanov Jr., who is under U.S. sanction, is out, replaced by Almazy Anabara CEO Pavel Marinychev.
SourcingMar 15, 2023
Amid Uncertainties, India’s Diamond Industry Continues to Adjust The mood among diamantaires is fairly optimistic despite the challenges brought about by sanctions and a cloudy economic outlook.
SourcingMar 15, 2023
Q&A: GJEPC Chairman Vipul ShahShah talks with National Jeweler about diamond demand, lab-grown, and why it’s difficult to make predictions about the U.S. market.
Policies & IssuesFeb 28, 2023
Tighter Sanctions on Russian Diamonds Are Likely Coming, JVC Warns New regulations could block the pathway that allows diamonds cut and polished outside of Russia to enter the United States.
EditorsFeb 15, 2023
4 Predictions for the Diamond Market in 2023 and BeyondExperts and Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff share views on natural diamond prices, lab-grown supply, and diamond jewelry sales in 2023.
Recorded WebinarsDec 15, 2022
Watch: Looking Back on 2022In the final “My Next Question” of 2022, National Jeweler’s editors discuss the year’s top stories and reveal their predictions for 2023.
SourcingDec 02, 2022
Alrosa CEO Sergey Ivanov to Step Down, Report SaysAccording to Russian news sources, the sanctioned head of the diamond company is leaving to take a job with an investment group.
SourcingAug 24, 2022
Nomad’s Launches ‘Gems for Ukraine’ Benefit AuctionThe colored stone company will donate 100 percent of the proceeds to a charity that supports the country.
SourcingJul 26, 2022
De Beers to Mine More Diamonds This Year Than Originally Planned The company upped its 2022 production guidance despite warning of a potential slowdown in diamond jewelry sales. Here’s why.
Policies & IssuesJul 01, 2022
U.S. Expands Sanctions to Russian GoldThe U.K, Canada, and Japan have also banned the import of gold originating from Russia.
SourcingMay 24, 2022
State of the Diamond Industry: Where Does Supply Go From Here?The 2008 economic crisis, COVID-19, and sanctions on Russian goods have set the stage for an interesting decade for natural diamond supply.
Recorded WebinarsApr 22, 2022
Watch: What Jewelers Need to Know About Russian GoodsJewelers of America's David Bonaparte and Jewelers Vigilance Committee's Tiffany Stevens discuss how to navigate the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
SourcingApr 18, 2022
De Beers: Diamond Businesses Taking a ‘More Cautious’ Approach Strength in rough diamond sales continues, but the war in Ukraine and COVID lockdowns in China have companies on alert.
Policies & IssuesApr 11, 2022
US Ratchets Up Sanctions on AlrosaAlrosa is now on the Specially Designated Nationals list, meaning U.S. companies need to stop doing business with it now.
SourcingApr 06, 2022
Moscow Diamond Bourse Pulls Out of WFDB It’s the latest in a string of developments involving Russia and Russian companies following the Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine.
MajorsApr 04, 2022
Alrosa Suspends RJC MembershipThe Russian diamond miner’s membership had been a point of contention, causing major companies to leave the organization.
EditorsApr 01, 2022
What Do We Mean When We Say ‘Responsible’? It’s a question that’s been on Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff’s mind since Feb. 24.
MajorsMar 30, 2022
RJC Executive Director Resigns, Major Companies Exit Over Russia InactionIris Van der Veken has quit while Pandora and Richemont are leaving RJC, citing the council’s soft stance on Russian companies.
Policies & IssuesMar 28, 2022
Tiffany Suspends Use of Russian DiamondsThe retailer joins Signet Jewelers and Brilliant Earth in refusing to purchase Russian diamonds.
Policies & IssuesMar 25, 2022
UK Sanctions Russian Diamond Miner Alrosa Foreign Secretary Liz Truss announced 65 new sanctions Thursday.
FinancialsMar 17, 2022
Signet Cuts Ties With Russian-Owned CompaniesThe news preceded announcement of the company’s full-year results, which were strong.
