Justin & Hailey Bieber’s 160+ ct diamonds signal quiet-luxury pull
Justin and Hailey Bieber wore over 160 carats of diamonds at the Grammys, spotlighting appetite for large-carat his-and-hers pieces and red‑carpet influence on US luxury trade.
Queen Camilla revives diamond floral necklace at Hamnet screening
At a London Hamnet screening, Queen Camilla re-wore a long-held diamond floral necklace — a timely reminder that provenance and quiet‑luxury cues still drive collector interest.
Margot Robbie’s Chanel ‘nude diamond’ choker signals quiet‑luxury shift
At the Paris premiere of ‘Wuthering Heights,’ Margot Robbie wore a Chanel ‘nude diamond’ choker — a subdued high‑jewelry moment that sharpens red‑carpet merchandising opportunity.
Lab‑grown diamonds near half of US engagement sales — market test
Lab-grown diamonds made up nearly half of U.S. diamond engagement ring sales in 2024, signalling inventory and margin shifts for natural‑stone retailers.
Indian jewellers eye US market recovery as tariffs drop, regain share
Tariff reductions strengthen Indian exporters’ competitiveness in the US, opening a path to recover lost market share and expand export opportunities.
Boucheron honors Place Vendôme — will heritage boost US demand?
Boucheron’s new high jewelry collection honors Frédéric Boucheron and 26 Place Vendôme (Hôtel de Nocé, 1893), sharpening heritage appeal for collectors and US retailers.
Margot Robbie’s 100‑carat necklace signals renewed high‑jewelry demand
Margot Robbie wore a 100‑carat diamond necklace to the ‘Wuthering Heights’ Paris premiere — a rare high‑carat showcase likely to reinforce private‑sale interest for high jewelry.
U.S.-India trade deal: 18% jewelry duty, 0% on gems — what now?
President Trump said a U.S.-India deal may set an 18% duty on imported jewelry while leaving loose gems duty-free — a potential margin and sourcing shift for US retailers.
North West’s 106‑carat pendant raises youth jewelry questions
North West, 12, wore a 106‑carat diamond pendant alongside a new bridge piercing, raising security, insurance and merchandising questions for US jewelers.
IGI acquires AGL, adds colored‑gem provenance — market signal
IGI’s Feb. 3, 2026 acquisition of AGL adds colored‑gem provenance reporting, strengthening traceability and services for global and US dealers.
India-US tariff cut to 18% reshapes US gems sourcing margins
India‑US trade deal cuts tariffs to 18%, lowering landed costs for textiles, gems and pharma. US jewelers could gain margin relief and sourcing flexibility.
North West’s 106‑carat pendant and bridge piercing — retail signal
North West, 12, wearing a 106‑carat diamond pendant and new bridge piercing spotlights celebrity influence — a strategic risk and opportunity for US jewellers and retailers.