The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has announced that its trade shows will not feature lab-created or ‘synthetic’ diamonds and gemstones beginning next year. Founded in 1981, the AGTA…
Concern within the international diamond industry about the impact of sanctions against Russian diamonds has worsened in recent weeks. In December, it was announced that sanctions targeting Russian diamonds…
Many trade associations fail to uphold the standards they set themselves. SAMUEL ORD discusses an ongoing issue facing the jewellery industry. Many people and industry bodies in the jewellery…
Industry speculation over the future of diamonds sourced from Russia has ramped up, with media sources suggesting further prohibitions will be installed in early 2024. Rob Bates of JCK…
As debate continues to swirl around future economic penalties expected to be implemented against Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine, the impact of these sanctions has been…