Industry Groups File Anti-Tariff Brief With Supreme Court

The American Watch Association and the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down President Trump’s...

In-Transit Tariff Exemption Doesn’t Apply to Air Shipments

It’s hard to play “beat the tariff” when the government keeps changing the rules. (more…)

“Grandfathered” Diamonds Can Still Enter U.S., Says OFAC

The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) recently renewed a general license that allows importers to bring older diamonds into...

Industry Officials Bring Tariff Concerns to White House

Officials from two trade groups met with Peter Navarro, one of President Trump’s top trade advisers, at the White House Tuesday to discuss how...

N.J. Jeweler Misrepresented Lab-Grown Diamonds, Police Say

New Jersey jeweler Justin Wentzel, 43, was arrested on Aug. 7 for allegedly misrepresenting lab-grown diamonds as naturals, according to a notice...

Trump Raising Tariffs on Indian Imports to 50% on Aug. 27

In an executive order released today, President Trump said that the United States will impose an additional 25% tariff on imports from India,...

Calif. Jeweler to Pay $500K to Settle Deceptive Lending Claims

San Diego–based Attractive Gems Jewelers has agreed to pay $500,000 to settle charges that it engaged in deceptive lending practices, ...

Navigating the New World of Trade Wars and Tariffs

Monica Gorman, a White House special assistant for manufacturing and industrial policy during the Biden administration who now works at Crowell...

Prosecutors: New York Jeweler Was “Fence” For Theft Gangs

Mark Simon, the owner of a New York state jewelry store with a home in Putnam County, has been charged with one count of conspiracy to commit money...

Florida Jeweler Accused of Selling Cocaine From Store

Pedro Martinez, owner of Three J Jewelers in Spring Hill, Fla., has been charged with 21 drug-related counts for allegedly selling cocaine out of his...