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Is Ukraine a gateway for Russian stones?

Published on 07.12.2023 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 min

The Ukrainian jewellery market is riding high on its position as an alternative to Russia's dominance in the sector, fast-tracking its access to global trading hubs. But the provenance of Ukraine's raw materials, especially diamonds, remains opaque.

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Russia, Ukraine, United States
Is Ukraine a gateway for Russian stones?

The Ukrainian jewellery market is riding high on its position as an alternative to Russia's dominance in the sector, fast-tracking its access to global trading hubs. But the provenance of Ukraine's raw materials, especially diamonds, remains opaque.

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Russia, Ukraine, United States Is Ukraine a gateway for Russian stones?

The Ukrainian jewellery market is riding high on its position as an alternative to Russia's dominance in the sector, fast-tracking its access to global trading hubs. But the provenance of Ukraine's raw materials, especially diamonds, remains opaque.

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LVMH focuses lobbying efforts on alcohol

The diamond-trading Benmussa clan's record French tax adjustment

Spectre of Russian sanctions looms over synthetic gem sector

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

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Russia, Ukraine, United States
Is Ukraine a gateway for Russian stones?

Spotlight
Luxury brands scramble to protect their trademarks in Russia

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