India Gems & Jewellery Exports Jump 19.6% — US Retail Impact?
India’s gems & jewellery exports rose 19.6% to $2.51B in Nov 2025; imports climbed 36%—opening sourcing and margin opportunities for US retailers and investors.
Indie Designers Rewriting Resort Jewelry — Will Retailers Invest?
Independent jewelers for Resort 2026 favor organic materials and heirloom craft—new retail demand and margin opportunities for US buyers and collectors.
James Avery Opens Humble Store Dec. 13 — Will Local Shoppers Follow?
James Avery opens a Humble, TX boutique Dec. 13, 2025, expanding its handcrafted sterling-silver and 14/18k gold range — a local retail play for curated buyers.
Nagpur Gold Theft: 105g Recovered — Is Your Retail Risk Exposed?
Nagpur police recover 105.3g of stolen gold (≈₹11.5L). Arrests expose employee-ring risks that threaten retail security and insurance costs.
Gerald Ratner Aims to Buy H Samuel UK Arm — Can He Fix Losses?
Gerald Ratner is mounting a bid to buy back H Samuel and Ernest Jones from Signet — a high-stakes attempt to reverse UK losses and unlock value.
Attero earns RJC certification — Will recycled gold reshape sourcing?
Attero becomes the first e‑waste recycler certified by the RJC, validating >99.9% purity recycled gold & silver and opening premium traceable supply for jewellers.
ALROSA Signals 10–15% Output Cut — Can U.S. Retailers Absorb Tariffs?
ALROSA forecasts a 10–15% output drop as U.S. tariffs hit polished imports. Natural diamonds retain premium — essentials for U.S. retailers and investors.
Ancaster Jewellers: $60K Recovered — Are Organized Rings Expanding?
Hamilton police recovered $60,000+ in high‑end watches and jewellery after an Ancaster break‑in; five charged under Project Crowbar. Retailers should reassess security.
CBP Seizes $18.6M of Cartier, Rolex Fakes — Who Profits Now?
CBP intercepted three shipments of counterfeit Cartier, Rolex and Audemars Piguet watches — a $18.6M street-value seizure that underlines risk to U.S. luxury trade.
Princess Catharina‑Amalia Wears 30ct Yellow Diamond — Why It Matters?
Princess Catharina‑Amalia’s 30‑carat yellow diamond stomacher — rare provenance, museum-grade presence and an estimated $6–10M market allure.
Tanishq Opens Tysons and Orlando Stores — U.S. Strategy?
Tanishq opens a 5,500‑sq‑ft Tysons flagship and 1,800‑sq‑ft Orlando boutique, its 8th–9th U.S. stores — a strategic move for South Asian bridal demand and investors.
Lab-Grown Diamonds Push India’s Market Toward 10–15% Penetration?
Lab-grown diamonds are widening India’s jewellery market—potentially lifting diamond household penetration to 10–15% and creating new retail margins and sourcing plays.