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Belgium approves hire of foreign polishers and sorters
The Belgian government has approved a key policy change allowing the diamond industry to hire foreign polishers and sorters without prior labor-market shortage verification. The move addresses an acute skills gap and supports Antwerp’s position as a leading global diamond hub, the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) announced.
With the new provision, foreign specialists can now obtain a combined work-and-residence permit more quickly, giving companies smoother access to critical talent.
This decision comes at a pivotal time, enabling Antwerp to fully leverage its recent agreement with the US government. Under the deal, natural diamonds polished within the European Union are exempt from US import tariffs—making Antwerp the only major trading center with tariff-free access to the American market. The city currently exports approximately USD 2.1 billion in polished diamonds to the US each year.
The policy shift is expected to enhance Antwerp’s global competitiveness and support sustained growth in Belgium’s diamond industry.
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Tiffany ring with a 10.02-ct emerald cut diamond is leading a Christie’s online auction, expected to sell for $500,000
As the spring season breathes new life into the world of fine art, Christie’s is proud to announce its first jewelry event of the year: the Jewels Online sale. Running from March 9 through March 19, this exquisite 156-lot curation invites collectors to journey through a gallery of peerless stones, legendary signatures, and storied provenance. A Tiffany ring with a 10.02-ct emerald cut diamond is leading a Christie’s online auction and is expected to sell for $500,000 to $700,000.The Type IIa stone is D color, IF clarity, set in platinum and signed Tiffany & Co.
The auction further dazzles with a pair of earrings that define celestial symmetry. Featuring two Type IIa round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 5.13 and 5.04 carats respectively, these D-color gems radiate a fiery brilliance. Estimated at $300,000 – $500,000, they represent a rare opportunity to acquire stones of such matched magnitude and VVS2 clarity.
In a poignant tribute to glamour, Christie’s is honored to present selections from The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor. These intimate treasures offer a glimpse into the lavish world of the silver screen’s ultimate jewelry connoisseur:
- The Golden Evening Bag: A sumptuous diamond and gold vessel of elegance (Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000).
- The Ruby Suite: A vibrant, matching set of ruby and diamond beaded necklace and earrings (Estimate: $15,000 – $20,000).
Beyond these headliners, the sale celebrates the “Great Houses” of jewelry design. Connoisseurs will find meticulously crafted pieces from:Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels. David Webb & Seaman Schepps
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