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Signet Appoints Former Helzberg Exec to Lead Kay Jewelers 

Julie Yoakum will also oversee the company’s Peoples brand.

Hong Kong Luxury Sales Up in June 

Revenue for category grew 7% year on year, after dropping 3.2% in May.

Market Comment: July 31, 2025

Diamond market in shock after US President Donald Trump announces 25% tariffs on Indian goods from Aug. 1 and unspecified additional penalties.

Processing-Plant Pause Impacts Gemfields’ Auction Revenue 

Sales plunge 50% year on year in first half amid five-month production shutdown at Kagem emerald mine.

De Beers Skids to Loss Even as It Eyes Recovery

Miner reports deficit of $245 million for first half.

Majors Delay Buying Amid Tariff Uncertainty 

Dealers expect a late season as large US jewelry retailers keep leaner inventories.

US to Place 25% Tariffs on Indian Goods, Trump Says 

President also plans to impose additional penalties on imports from country as punishment for buying from Russia.

Labs’ About-Face on Synthetics Certification ‘No Big Deal,’ Industry Says 

Some were happy about the decision, others not so much — but overall sentiment is that it’s completely irrelevant.

Jewelry Solid for Kering Amid Weak Market 

New Pomellato collection and Qeelin’s sales were highlights for maisons in first half.

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