US-India pact cuts gems and natural-diamond tariffs to 0% — US market?
The US and India reached a trade framework setting tariffs on Indian gems and natural-diamond imports to 0%, shifting sourcing and margin dynamics for US jewelers.
Category: Markets
IBJA and top jewellers publish Feb 7 gold rates — US margins?
IBJA and leading Indian jewellers posted gold rates on Feb 7, 2026. A fresh pricing cue for US importers, retailers and wholesalers managing margin and inventory.
US to drop duty on Indian gems and diamonds — US margin signal
A US proposal to remove the reciprocal duty on Indian gems and diamonds could lower landed costs and strengthen margins for Indian exporters and US buyers.
Paraíba tourmaline outpaces gold; Dubai tests diamond blockchain
This week: Dubai puts polished diamonds on the blockchain and Paraíba tourmaline records stronger returns than gold — a traceability and allocation signal for retailers.
Lab-grown diamonds $56.94B by 2032 — CVD tech and Gen Z demand
Astute Analytica forecasts the lab-grown diamond market at US$56.94B by 2032. CVD tech and Millennial/Gen Z demand shift inventory, pricing and merchandising for US retailers.
Sambhal GST raid seizes ₹33 crore hoard — traceability test?
GST raid in Chandausi seizes 16 kg gold, 8 quintals silver and diamonds worth ₹33 crore; enforcement spotlights traceability and inventory risk amid rising prices.
US‑India trade deal lifts jewelry sentiment, tests US sourcing
Trump’s US‑India trade deal announcement on Feb 5, 2026 lifted market sentiment for US jewelry supply chains, prompting retailers and wholesalers to reassess sourcing and inventory risk.
MAXIMIZE projects jewelry market at $645.3B — retail implications
MAXIMIZE Market Research projects the global jewelry market will reach USD 645.3B by 2032 on double‑digit growth—an opportunity and inventory challenge for US retailers.
Gold falls 1.5% to $4,793.97/oz as dollar firms — margin signal
Gold fell 1.5% to $4,793.97/oz on Feb 2 as a firm dollar and market reaction to Kevin Warsh’s Fed stance pressured bullion — a near‑term risk for US jewelry margins.
Meyka diamond ad draws CREW complaint, tests US policy risk
CREW files an ethics complaint over a Meyka ad featuring a Trump energy aide; Swiss investors flag policy risk and a DOE IG review could touch diamonds and critical minerals.
US men’s metal wedding bands to reach $2B by 2035 — retail test
U.S. men’s metal wedding bands expand from $1.2B (2025) to $2.0B by 2035 at a 5.4% CAGR — a steady growth window that tests inventory, pricing and margin strategies.
Evolve BI forecast: $578.45B jewelry market by 2033 — signals US shift
Evolve Business Intelligence projects the global jewelry market will reach USD 578.45B by 2033. A signal for US retailers to reassess inventory, pricing and sustainability strategy.