Belgian government auctions ‘suspicious’ diamonds
The Belgian Finance Authority is selling a large consignment of precious stones seized by customs and forfeited by the courts. It involves
495 euros for a bottle of champagne with real diamond
Image: The Bubble Company – Karma Champagne Managing director Filip Mertens of The Bubble Company has been making his own exclusive champagne
9 up-and-coming Belgian jewelers to keep an eye on
Image: © Alexandre Hekkers Whether you choose gemstones or diamonds, when picking out an engagement or wedding ring you not only want
Carat Tax UPDATE – Diamond dealers never paid as much in taxes
Diamond dealers have paid a record amount of nearly 100 million euros in taxes in one year. Since the introduction of the
Money laundering: new regulations for diamond traders
In Belgium, under the Anti Money Laundering Act diamond traders (including synthetic diamond traders) are obliged to report any suspicion of money
Government can compel banks to give current account to diamond dealers
Yesterday, the Parliamentary Committee on Economy approved a proposal which entitles diamond traders to a current account, even if this is refused
Investing in diamonds. Why not?
Stock market, real estate, gold, various collections… Besides these classical markets, some investors are looking for other paths. Unknown to the general
Belgium: tighter control over the diamond sector
The conditions for registering diamond intermediaries are tightened, while synthetic diamonds are now subject to a specific procedure.
Diamond market – a global update
What is the current state of the diamond market? Polished market improving, with suppliers selling at lower prices to generate liquidity. Rough
Flemish Government Backs Industrial-Synthetics Factory
A Belgian regional authority will invest EUR 2 million ($2.3 million) in a production facility for industrial synthetics.