Jen did a spectacular job on this story, and she's not the only one who's examining this topic. Just as we wrapped it up, the book "Deluxe" was released. Nancy Kelly of Old World Chain recommended it highly and I just bought a copy. Jen will get it when I'm finished, so stay tuned!

One item is a bit misleading about "Made in America" rules. Even though a jewelry product is "made" in America, i.e., all USA labor in design, casting, cleaning, assembly, polishing, and setting, it still cannot be labeled "Made in America" because the diamonds were cut outside the US, the gold was (probably) mined and refined outside the USA, the color gem was mined, cut and treated outside the USA, etc. For 99% of the precious jewelry sold in the USA, it is impossible to use the "Made in America" label, regardless of the manufacturer's intent or location.

According to Made in America laws, you can say 'Made in America of imported parts/materials'. You are correct, just about all the materials in jewelry come from other places, but if you assemble them in the States and give the product "your look," then you can make a qualified Made in America claim.