David Bonaparte, along with Tim Haake and Ronnie VanderLinden, continue to lobby for tariff exemptions for diamonds, gemstones, and pearls.
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The new sweeping slate of tariffs impacts 60 countries, including India, China, Thailand, Hong Kong, and the United Arab Emirates.

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.

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

The jewelry retailer is zeroing in on Zales, Jared, Kay Jewelers, and Blue Nile as it looks to create unique brand identities for each.

The owner of the Ekati mine, which opened in 1998, has filed for insolvency protection amid the significant decline in diamond prices.

De Beers’ diamond production was up 17 percent in Q1, boosted by increased output at its mines in South Africa and Canada.

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.

The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index edged up, with optimism about the present outweighing worries about the future.

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

Experts from India weigh in the politics, policies, and market dynamics for diamantaires to monitor in 2026 and beyond.

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

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

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

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.



















