Happy Hannukah to all who celebrate.
This week: Indian and U.S. trade negotiations have hit a wall. Are Swiss watches too expensive? And industry legend Terry Chandler looks back. All below.
Signet says it’s uninterested in Gerald Ratner’s bid for U.K. stores
Ippolita acquired by MadaLuxe Group
Gold price predicted to keep rising in 2026
EU diamond importers must do more Russian diligence
Botswana still wants to buy De Beers, despite IMF warning
– Botswana’s economy seen to shrink 1%
Ekati mine staves off closure with government loan
Namibia’s diamond industry overtaken by other minerals
India-U.S. tariff deal negotiations may have “hit a wall”
– Despite tariffs, Indian exports have risen 20%
– India’s diamond industry is “calm” about Mexican tariffs (subscription)
Indian gem and jewelry industry nervous about end of bank loan moratorium
– 70+ Indian workers trapped (then rescued, thankfully) in gem factory fire
– Surat Diamond Bourse struggles to attract traders
Big pink diamond in Sotheby’s auction goes unsold
Are Swiss watches too expensive?
National Jeweler’s review of 2025’s news and trends
– The jewelry trends that defined 2025
America’s consumers “are turning into cheaters”
Even U.S. six-figure earners are feeling strained
Costco’s loyal customers enable its Trump resistance
TikTokker claims Sam’s Club diamond bracelet is “fake”
Pandora switching CEOs ahead of schedule
Bulgari elevates deputy CEO to top job
Emilie Marsh named chief marketing officer of U.K. jeweler Jessica McCormack
Signet responsible sourcing manager Teresa Fullerton is leaving
Terry Chandler looks back on his 40-year career
Luca + Danni founder starts jewelry brand based on holy water (subscription)
Bonhams’ new U.S. flagship set for February opening
Bob’s Watches opening boutique at JFK airport
Taylor Swift boost sales of Utah designer’s necklace
Andy Warhol and his watches
Demi Lovato’s holiday nails prove diamonds go with everything
Details about Marjorie Taylor Greene’s engagement ring
Donald Trump Jr. gave new fiancé bigger diamond than last one
Boxer Terence Crawford sued by jeweler
Diamonds Do Good honoring Anna Martin, Tiffany, CD Peacock
Childhood friends find $55,000 diamond in India
Three new jewelry books made for holiday gifting
From the Podcast
Olivia Landau and Kyle Simon of The Clear Cut Guest on The Jewelry District Podcast
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