Russia says it may buy diamonds from sanctions-hit Alrosa
Russia may buy an as yet undetermined amount of rough diamonds from sanctions-hit producer Alrosa through its[…]
Alrosa roughs are not ‘conflict diamonds’, says India
Exports of rough diamonds from Russia’s state-owned Alrosa mines have resumed to India, although tensions remain high[…]
Gaborone meeting unlikely to blacklist Russian diamonds
Analysts expect that the June meeting of the global diamond industry scheduled for Gaborone will not result[…]
Christie’s to Sell the Red Cross Diamond
One of the world’s largest yellow diamonds weighing 205.7 ct and known as the Red Cross Diamond[…]
World’s top diamond miner Alrosa hit by US sanctions
Alrosa, the world’s top diamond producer by output, has been hit by fresh sanctions imposed by the[…]
Alrosa Leaves the Responsible Jewellery Council
Russian miner Alrosa has suspended its membership in the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), both organizations announced last[…]
Major jewellers to cease buying Russian-origin diamonds after increased scrutiny
Major jewellers are ditching Russian diamonds after facing increased scrutiny over how Russia’s state-controlled diamond monopoly could[…]
US Bans Imports of Russian Diamonds
US President Joe Biden has issued an executive order prohibiting the import of “nonindustrial” diamonds originating in[…]
Alrosa Profit Soars as Focus Turns to Sanctions
Alrosa has highlighted concerns about the impact of the US’s punitive measures after reporting its strongest annual[…]
US Places Sanctions on Russian Miner Alrosa
The US has imposed sanctions on Alrosa and its CEO, Sergey S. Ivanov, in response to Russia’s[…]