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De Beers continues crusade against synthetic diamonds in NYC

The lobbying battle that has been raging for several months between players in the natural diamond industry and manufacturers of laboratory stones will come to a head next week at New York City Jewelry Week. [...]

Published on 09.11.2023 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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Questions mount over synthetic diamond certifications

The ratings that certification bodies ascribe to diamonds to determine their quality, and thus inform their value, are under fire. Critics say certain defects in synthetic diamonds, such as premature ageing, are not sufficiently taken into account, nor is the stones' environmental impact.

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De Beers leads charm offensive in China

With the price of natural diamonds in free fall since the summer and luxury consumption sluggish in Europe and the United States, market leader De Beers is focusing on China to mitigate losses.

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Spectre of Russian sanctions looms over synthetic gem sector

Demand is raging for synthetic diamonds, with every luxury house leaping on the bandwagon. But the artificial stones industry fears that sanctions against Russia - one of the sector's leading producers - could disrupt its momentum.

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Luxury jewellers seek alternative solutions now that Russian diamonds are off limits

Unable to buy Russian diamonds due to US and EU sanctions, jewellery companies are looking for other options to help them play by the rules and polish up their reputations with clients.

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De Beers and Russian diamonds: Following up on our revelations

Since Glitz.paris disclosed that De Beers sold Russian stones in the United States in 2022, the diamond giant has fiercely denied it - letting slip some revealing information in the process.

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De Beers sold Russian diamonds in US despite sanctions after Ukraine invasion

De Beers claims to source its diamonds only from Africa and Canada, but last year it sold stones of Russian origin in the United States. The firm also bought diamonds in 2022 from the Russian firm Alrosa via an Israeli company.

Subscribers only Houses 25.05.2023

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Madagascar sapphire mine exposes jewellery firms' hollow 'ethical' claims

All the luxury groups, from Richemont to LVMH, have made traceability commitments for their coloured stone jewellery. But the realities of a market concentrated in a handful of countries make credible certification impossible. Glitz.paris looks into the situation in Madagascar, the epicentre of the sapphire business.

Subscribers only Houses 11.05.2023

In the absence of a proper traceability system, jewellers have come up with charters of good conduct to try to respond to their customers' concerns.

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HB Antwerp diamond deal caught in political crossfire between Masisi and Ian Khama

In Botswana, a diamond partnership between Belgian trader HB Antwerp and state firm ODC has roused the opposition rallied behind former president Ian Khama after President Masisi revealed having been personally involved in the negotiations.

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Mokgweetsi Masisi, President of Botswana, in Gaborone, 7 February 2023.

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Luxury jewellers seek alternative solutions now that Russian diamonds are off limits

Document | Russia, United States
De Beers and Russian diamonds: Following up on our revelations

Russia, United States
De Beers sold Russian diamonds in US despite sanctions after Ukraine invasion

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Madagascar sapphire mine exposes jewellery firms' hollow 'ethical' claims

HB Antwerp diamond deal caught in political crossfire between Masisi and Ian Khama

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France, Russia, United States Spectre of Russian sanctions looms over synthetic gem sector

Russia Luxury jewellers seek alternative solutions now that Russian diamonds are off limits

Document | Russia, United States De Beers and Russian diamonds: Following up on our revelations

Russia, United States De Beers sold Russian diamonds in US despite sanctions after Ukraine invasion

Spotlight | France, Switzerland Madagascar sapphire mine exposes jewellery firms' hollow 'ethical' claims

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United States
De Beers continues crusade against synthetic diamonds in NYC

United States
Questions mount over synthetic diamond certifications

China
De Beers leads charm offensive in China

France, Russia, United States
Spectre of Russian sanctions looms over synthetic gem sector

Russia
Luxury jewellers seek alternative solutions now that Russian diamonds are off limits

Document | Russia, United States
De Beers and Russian diamonds: Following up on our revelations

Russia, United States
De Beers sold Russian diamonds in US despite sanctions after Ukraine invasion

Spotlight | France, Switzerland
Madagascar sapphire mine exposes jewellery firms' hollow 'ethical' claims