Category: Industry

Latest US Tariffs Threaten India’s Diamond Exemption

Duties on polished from Belgium now 10%, AWDC believes.

Congolese Diamonds Fetch High Prices at Antwerp Tender

Sale brings in $3.2 million, achieving a 40% higher figure per carat than in Dubai.

GIA Announces Buccellati Foundation Jewelry Design Award Winner

Prize goes to Catherine Aulick, a graduate of the institute’s Carlsbad school.

Rapaport Research Report: A Recovery in the Diamond Industry?

Controlling supply will be key to dealing with lower demand, latest issue argues.

US Supreme Court Vetoes Trump’s Global Tariffs

Vote of six to three determines president exceeded his authority, but what this means in terms of refunds and taxes is unknown.

Swiss Watch Exports See Slow Start to New Year

Total January shipments down 3.6% from same period in 2025.

GIA Examines Unusual Faceted Armenite

Testing reveals inclusions that match a similar specimen from the institute’s museum.

JSA Offers Up to $10,000 Reward for Leads in Abduction of Nancy Guthrie

The family has connections to the jewelry industry.

India’s Exports Stable Ahead of US Tariff Deal

Country reports $23.19 billion in shipments between April 2025 and January 2026.

NDC: Average Engagement-Ring Price Tops $7,000

Most popular shapes are round and oval.

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