Russia Sanctions: Resource Center
RAPAPORT... With the US imposing sanctions on Alrosa and other Russian entities, there is rising concern about the impact on the diamond market, considering the vast rough supplies from the country. The following is a resource center to help the trade gain clarity on the crisis and its effects on the industry.May 31: How the War Has Shaken Up Diamond Supply (Joshua Freedman)May 27: Alrosa not planning to suspend production amid sanctions - CEO (Interfax)May 25: No Russian rocks! US companies want cast in stone guarantee (Economic Times) May 20: Canada Bans Russian Caviar, Vodka and Diamonds in Latest Sanctions (Wall Street Journal)May 20: Russia-Ukraine Crisis Hits Diamond Industry in Gujarat (MSN)May 18: Russian Sanctions TimelineMay 18: De Beers may have gained market share amid US-led sanctions on Russia's Alrosa (miningmx)May 11: Russia Sanctions Are Increasing Diamond Prices by 20% (Yahoo)May 11: Diamond Prices Are Spiking and Even De Beers Can't Fill the Gap (Bloomberg)May 10: Rapaport Bans Russian Diamonds (Rapaport Press Release)May 10: A Wake-Up Call from Russia (Rapaport Magazine)May 5: Russia Produces a Third of the World's Diamonds. Now They're Coming Under Scrutiny (Time.com)May. 1: Alrosa Poised to Sell Diamonds to Gokhran (Rapaport News)Apr. 25: UK Slaps 35% Tariffs on Russian Diamonds (Rapaport News)Apr. 18: DDC New Guidance on U.S. Sanctions on Russia Relating to the Diamond Industry (Diamond Dealers Club) Apr. 16: GJEPC Trade Advisory (GJEPC) Apr. 15: *FAQs about the Russia Sanctions (JVC)Apr. 13: Israeli Diamond Traders Fund Putin's War Machine in Ukraine (Haaretz) Apr. 12: *American Gem Society Notice to Members (AGS) Apr. 11: World Diamond Council Removes Alrosa (World Diamond Council) Apr. 10: US Imposes Further Sanctions on Alrosa (Rapaport News) Apr. 8: JVC Notice to Members (JVC) Apr. 8: *US Jewelry Council Advisory Notice (US Jewelry Council)Apr. 7: *The United States Sanctions Major Russian State-Owned Enterprises Apr. 7: Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations - 31 CFR part 587 -GENERAL LICENSE NO. 24 (OFAC) Apr. 7: *Lawmakers Seek Review of Sanction 'Loopholes' (Rapaport News) Apr. 7: Analysis: Crisis Mismanagement (Rapaport News) Apr. 6: **Rapaport Press Release: Rapaport Group Takes Action Following Russian Invasion Apr. 6: GJEPC India Notice to Members (GJEPC India) Apr. 6: Kering Joins Exodus from RJC (Rapaport News) Apr. 5: Moscow Bourse Suspends WFDB Membership (Rapaport News) Apr. 4: Bulgari Quits RJC Board (Rapaport News) Apr. 3: Alrosa Leaves the Responsible Jewellery Council (Rapaport News) Mar. 31: Zelensky: Peace Worth More Than Diamonds (Rapaport News) Mar. 31: Chopard Stops Sourcing Russian Diamonds (Rapaport News) Mar. 30: RJC Head Iris Van der Veken Resigns (Rapaport News) Mar. 30: Pandora Exits RJC over Boycott Dispute (Rapaport News) Mar. 27: UK Lays Down Sanctions Against Alrosa (Rapaport News) Mar. 27: Tiffany Presses 'Pause' on Russian Diamonds (Rapaport News) Mar. 20: Signet Halts Trade in Russian Diamonds (Rapaport News) Mar. 16: * Analysis: The Diamond Origin Dilemma (Rapaport News) Mar. 16: EU Bans Exports of Diamonds to Russia (Rapaport News) Mar. 15: Guidance Regarding US Sanctions Against Russia: Notice to Rapaport Members Mar. 15: EU ban on exports of diamonds and other luxury goods to Russia Mar. 15: Russian Goods Cut Elsewhere Are Legal, Says JVC (Rapaport News) Mar. 14: ** Rapaport Statement: Russian Invasion's Impact on Diamond Prices Mar. 14: Updated guidance from the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) Mar. 14: Statement from the NY Diamond Dealers Club Mar. 14: Letter from Kimberley Process (KP) Civil Society Coalition Mar. 13: US Bans Imports of Russian Diamonds (Rapaport News) Mar. 11: US Department of the Treasury - Russian harmful foreign activities sanctions 1027 FAQs Mar. 11: US executive order prohibiting imports of nonindustrial diamonds originating in Russia Mar. 11: Statement by the GIA Mar. 10:Indian Cutters Face Sales Drop: Report (Rapaport News) Mar. 10: JVC member alert following US ban on Russian diamond imports Mar. 8: US Department of the Treasury - Russian harmful foreign activities sanctions 1019 FAQs Mar. 8: Rapaport Webinar: Politics, Economics, and Diamond Prices Mar. 8: Alrosa US Chief Leaves Role at Diamonds Do Good (Rapaport News) Mar. 8: Podcast: Questions About Russia (Rapaport News) Mar. 6: Alrosa Sales Continue via Non-Dollar Payments (Rapaport News) Mar. 6: Alrosa to Stop Funding the Natural Diamond Council (Rapaport News) Mar. 3: Alrosa Quits RJC Board over Ukraine Crisis (Rapaport News) Mar. 2: Should the Industry Still Sell Russian Goods? (JCK) Mar. 2: When It Comes to Russian Diamonds, Industry Is Watching, Waiting (National Jeweler) Mar. 2: Alrosa Profit Soars as Focus Turns to Sanctions (Rapaport News) Feb. 28: Rapaport Trade Alert Feb. 28: Analysis: Ukraine Crisis Leaves Diamond Industry Vulnerable (Rapaport News) Feb. 28: India Fears Effects of Russia Sanctions on Supply (Rapaport News) Feb. 27: US Places Sanctions on Russian Miner Alrosa (Rapaport News) Feb. 25: US Sanctions Target Alrosa and Its CEO (JCK) Feb. 25: Alrosa Lands on US Sanctions List After Russia Invades Ukraine (National Jeweler) Feb. 24: US Department of the Treasury announces sanctions against Russia Feb. 24: JVC directive to the trade
