Learn more about the new terms for lab-grown diamonds and composite gemstones, and the major changes in store for precious metals jewelry.

Michelle Graff

The higher tax is set to go into effect in August and will apply to loose polished diamonds as well as precious and base metals jewelry.

Michelle Graff

The new tariff, imposed after a Trump administration study, is 25 percent and will stack on top of existing tariffs.

Michelle Graff

Experience gemstones with greater precision and comfort than ever before.

Marianna Smirnova previously spent a decade working with the Responsible Minerals Initiative, in addition to other relevant roles.

Natalie Francisco

Importers can submit claims now to receive money back for the IEEPA tariffs they’ve paid, with refunds expected to take up to 90 days.

Michelle Graff

Set for April 2, the webinar will discuss how the jewelry industry can address the workforce gap.

Lenore Fedow

Submit your pieces for a chance to win in this year's competition.

Also, a federal judge has ordered that companies that paid tariffs implemented under the IEEPA are entitled to refunds.

Michelle Graff

Kering, Apple, and other retailers have reportedly temporarily closed stores in the Middle East region in light of the recent conflicts.

Lenore Fedow

After the Supreme Court struck down the IEEPA tariffs, President Trump imposed a 10 percent tax on almost all imports via a different law.

Lauren McLemore

In a 6-3 ruling, the court said the president exceeded his authority when imposing sweeping tariffs under IEEPA.

Lenore Fedow

The organization is seeking a new executive director to lead it into its next phase of strategic growth and industry influence.

Natalie Francisco

The White House issued an official statement on the deal, which will eliminate tariffs on loose natural diamonds and gemstones from India.

Michelle Graff

President Trump said he has reached a trade deal with India, which, when made official, will bring relief to the country’s diamond industry.

Michelle Graff

Yood will serve alongside Eduard Stefanescu, the sustainability manager for C.Hafner, a precious metals refiner in Germany.

Lauren McLemore

The retailer, which sells billions in fine jewelry and watches, is suing the Trump administration and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.

Michelle Graff

Former De Beers sustainability leader Purvi Shah will take over the role in February 2026.

Lauren McLemore

The Swiss government announced the deal, which cuts the tax on Swiss imports by more than half, on social media Friday morning.

Michelle Graff

Ahead of the hearing, two industry organizations co-signed an amicus brief urging the court to declare Trump’s tariffs unlawful.

Lauren McLemore

A trade deal with Switzerland seems probable, but reaching an agreement with India remains a challenge, David Bonaparte said.

Lauren McLemore

The 50 percent tariffs on diamonds shipped from India to the U.S. have pushed midstream manufacturers to the edge.

Stephen Rego

They are trying to balance the need to sustain well-established relationships with the pressure higher tariffs have put on margins.

Stephen Rego

He previously served as co-chair of the nonprofit’s beneficiary committee.

Lauren McLemore

Founded in 2004, the organization is now called the Community for Ethical Jewelry.

Michelle Graff

A decision likely won’t come until January 2026 at the earliest, and the tariffs remain in effect until then.

Michelle Graff

Two lower courts have moved to block the import taxes, which will remain in place as the legal battle continues.

Michelle Graff