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US jewellers warn Congress of harm from new sanctions on Russian diamonds
US jewellers have warned Congress of the harm that new sanctions on Russian diamonds will cause for the entire retail sector.
The trade association Jewelers of America (JA) met with a dozen Democratic and Republican lawmakers in both the House and Senate to voice concerns over the 1 September restrictions that will require all goods of 0.50-scts and above to enter G7 countries via Antwerp for verification.
JA said it continues to staunchly support efforts that will keep diamonds of Russian origin out of the supply chain, including the more stringent U.S. Customs and Border Patrol requirements that went into effect on 1st March. However, the proposed adoption of an exclusive physical verification and certification system in Belgium for all rough diamonds would cause maximum damage to the global diamond and jewellery supply chain, while having minimal effect on Russia’s diamond revenues.
They say a single import channel will “cause maximum damage to the global diamond and jewelry supply chain, while having minimal effect on Russia’s diamond revenues”.
JA is urging all its members to lobby Congress and explain that the way the restrictions are being implemented will hurt jewellery businesses.
“JA has been working tirelessly behind the scenes and this visit to Washington, D.C. was a critical step to ensure we minimize unnecessary disruptions to the U.S. diamond industry,” said JA president & CEO David J. Bonaparte.
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A Rare Fusion Of Eastern Heritage and Cutting-Edge Metallurgy, The Lagan Osmium Collection Redefines Contemporary Jewelry Design
Jewelry designer Yuliya Kutovaya presents the new Lagan Osmium collection, created in collaboration with the Osmium Institute. The collection embodies a contemporary approach to design, merging tradition with innovation.
At the core of the concept lies the aesthetic of traditional Eastern culture combined with the uniqueness of osmium as an innovative jewelry material.
–Yuliya Kutovaya Said:
“The idea for the collection originated from the image of the Uzbek lagan — a round, decorated serving plate traditionally placed at the center of the table, around which guests gather. In my imagination, I sought to unite this symbol of Eastern hospitality with a material that represents something truly unique and captivating. Osmium became a metaphor for the central element around which form and ornament are built.”
Crystalline osmium is an innovative platinum group metal — the rarest and densest precious metal in the world. It is highly resistant to external influences, and its natural structure does not require cutting.
The Lagan Osmium pieces are adorned with the refined vegetal “Islimi” pattern — a traditional Eastern ornament commonly found in wood carving. The tactile relief of the jewelry conveys the sensation of natural surfaces, while the contemporary interpretation of the ornament reflects the artistic heritage of Uzbekistan.
The design allows for transformation: the central osmium element can be easily removed.
The collection already has its own story. Last year, Yuliya Kutovaya presented her design at the Osmium Visionary Contest in Germany and subsequently continued her creative collaboration with the Osmium Institute. The collection will be showcased in May at the international exhibition GemGenève in Switzerland.
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