Five Possible Ways Tariffs Will Affect the Industry

The industry is starting to feel the impact of the 10% tariffs imposed by the Trump administration earlier this month, with wholesalers already...

April 18 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

This week: Indian diamond exports fall to two-decade low. Are leading luxury products really made in China? And whatever happened to Christie...

The World Just Had a Really Wild Week

I’ve seen good weeks in this industry and I’ve seen bad. But I don’t think I’ve ever seen a week like the one we’ve just had, and I hope I...

April 11 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

This week: Who will bear the brunt of the new tariffs? The gold price soars past $3,200. And Macy’s claws back bonuses from executives. All...

Steep U.S. Tariffs Roil Global Jewelry Markets

In the wake of President Trump’s announcement of steep tariffs on virtually all goods coming into the United States, the jewelry industry has...

April 4 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

This week: Highlights from Watches and Wonders. Canada’s diamond mines could all close. And Jim Cramer buys gold bars at Costco. All...

Should The Natural Diamond Industry “Go Negative” Against Lab-Grown?

When I graduated from college, I moved to Boston and found myself initially unable to land a full-time writing gig. So I took a temp job as a...

March 28 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

This week: Natural diamond prices are heading up. Consumer confidence hits a new low. And are you ready for “space-grown” diamonds? All...

How Will Signet’s New Strategy Work?

On Signet's March 19 earnings call, CEO J.K. Symancyk unveiled the jewelry giant's “Grow Brand Love” strategy, which calls for a renewed focus on...

March 21 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

This week: The trade war is messing with consumers’ minds. New documentary series chronicles famous diamond heist. And a jeweler didn’t know he...