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US to demand Origin Declaration for diamonds
The US will require importers to state the mining provenance of diamonds entering the country, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said last month.
The new rules for enforcing sanctions on Russian goods will come into effect in April, according to a Trade User Information Notice dated January 14, which CBP distributed on January 23.
Those filing diamond imports in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), the US government’s electronic system for shipment declarations, will have to “provide the country of mining,” the notice said.
It did not specify whether they needed to give evidence or the carat sizes to which the rule applies. As of September 1, 2024, the US has banned imports of Russian nonindustrial diamonds weighing 0.50 carats or more.
Meanwhile, importers of jewelry that excludes diamonds will be able to “disclaim the additional data requirement,” the notice added. CBP will continue to require diamond importers to provide self-certification statements verifying that the products “do not contain Russian inputs.”
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Susie Dewey Appointed Chief Marketing Officer At Natural Diamond Council
Seasoned Global Marketer Joins To Elevate The Narrative Of Natural Diamonds and Drive Cultural Relevance Worldwide
The Natural Diamond Council today announces the appointment of Susie Dewey as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), marking a significant step forward in strengthening its global marketing leadership and cultural influence.
Susie joins the organisation with over 17 years of experience shaping and evolving globally recognised fashion and lifestyle brands. She has held senior leadership roles across internationally renowned companies, including Tapestry, NET-A-PORTER and Michael Kors, following an early career in PR at Topshop and Burberry.
Throughout her career, Susie has led integrated marketing strategies, global partnerships and high-profile brand activations—building a strong track record of driving brand growth, customer acquisition and cultural relevance across international markets.
In her role as CMO, Susie will lead the Natural Diamond Council’s global marketing and communications strategy, further elevating the narrative of natural diamonds and strengthening the organisation’s position at the intersection of culture, creativity and impact.
Susie brings an integrated approach to modern marketing, combining creative and commercial thinking to translate brand vision into insight-led campaigns that deliver measurable business impact. Known for her instinctive understanding of brand building, she has consistently positioned brands at the centre of cultural conversations.
A collaborative and emotionally intelligent leader, Susie is deeply committed to building high-performing teams and fostering environments where talent can thrive.
– Amber Pepper, CEO, National Diamond Council
“Susie’s appointment marks an exciting moment for the Natural Diamond Council. Her ability to connect brand, culture and commercial impact makes her exceptionally well placed to lead our global marketing efforts.”
– Susie Dewey, CMO, National Diamond Council
“I’m incredibly excited to join the Natural Diamond Council at such a pivotal time. The opportunity to shape the global narrative around natural diamonds is one I’m truly passionate about.”
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