The White House issued an official statement on the deal, which will eliminate tariffs on loose natural diamonds and gemstones from India.
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Sherry Smith unpacks independent retailers’ January performance and gives tips for navigating the slow-growth year ahead.

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

Jewelers of America execs and National Jeweler editors discuss tariffs, the sky-high gold price, and the engagement that broke the internet.

Inflations, tariffs, and politics—including the government shutdown—were among consumers’ top concerns last month.

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

The retailer offered more fashion jewelry priced under $1,000, including lab-grown diamond and men’s jewelry.

During its Q3 call, CEO Efraim Grinberg discussed the deal to lower tariffs on Swiss-made watches, watch market trends, and more.

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

Plus, how tariffs and the rising price of gold are affecting its watch and jewelry brands.

The National Retail Federation is bullish on the holidays, forecasting retail sales to exceed $1 trillion this year.

The retailer also shared an update on the impact of tariffs on watch customers.

De Beers also announced more changes in its upper ranks ahead of parent company Anglo American’s pending sale of the company.

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

Leaders from Jewelers of America and National Jeweler discuss the gold price, tariffs, and more in this one-hour webinar.

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

The 50 percent tariffs on diamonds shipped from India to the U.S. have pushed midstream manufacturers to the edge.
They are trying to balance the need to sustain well-established relationships with the pressure higher tariffs have put on margins.

At Converge 2025, Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff attended sessions on DEI, tariffs, security, and more. Here are her top takeaways.

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

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

The retailer has raised its guidance after seeing total sales increase 3 percent in the second quarter, beating expectations.

CEO Efraim Grinberg noted a resurgence in the fashion watch market.

The group met with the president's senior trade advisor earlier this week to express the industry’s concerns about the effects of tariffs.

The company had a solid second quarter, with sales of non-charm jewelry outpacing sales of pieces in its core collections.


















