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Tariff Shock for India’s Gem & Jewellery Industry!
Sector Looking at Alternatives


The Indian gem and jewellery sector, a cornerstone of the nation’s export economy, now finds itself staring into a vexed tariff situation. US President Donald Trump has added an additional 25% over and above the 25% imposed last week, sending shockwaves through an industry already reeling from a prolonged global economic slowdown.
The implications are dire: thousands of workers, especially in the diamond-cutting and polishing hubs of Surat, face uncertainty. The initial 25% tariff had already begun prompting Indian exporters to scout for alternative export routes via countries like Mexico and the UAE. But the announcement of an additional 25%, reportedly linked to India’s diplomatic alignment with Russia, threatens to bring operations to a halt, setting the stage for uncertainties and a severe dent in foreign exchange earnings.

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Diamonds Do Good Announces Marcus ter Haar as Incoming President-Elect
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The Potential of Nigeria's Mining Sector
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CIBJO Centenary Congress in Paris to be Held Under Patronage of French President Emmanuel Macron
The French government has extended its highest recognition to the global gem and jewellery fraternity, as the 2025 CIBJO Congress will convene in Paris under the official
GJEPC Signs Historic Luanda Accord that Commits 1% of Rough Sales Revenue to Global Natural Diamond Marketing
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Letter from WFDB President Yoram Dvash
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ANGOLA CONFIRMS FULLY FINANCED BID FOR STRATEGIC STAKE IN DE BEERS
Minister Diamantino Pedro Azevedo underscores vision for industry-led, pan-African ownership.
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Angola stressed that the proposal does not seek majority control.
SIJE 20th anniversary celebrations end on a high note - paving the way for SIJE 2026 and the World Diamond Congress
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DE BEERS GROUP AND ENDIAMA DISCOVER NEW KIMBERLITE FIELD IN ANGOLA
De Beers Group, together with Angola’s national diamond company, Endiama, today announced a significant step forward in their joint exploration efforts with the discovery of
Expo Catoca — 30 Years celebrates the legacy of Angola's largest diamond mining company
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Antwerp Secures Zero Percent US Import Tariff on EU-Polished Diamonds
The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has successfully secured a zero percent US import tariff on natural polished diamonds of European origin. The exemption,
Angola Bids for Strategic Stake in De Beers with Fully Financed Offer
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Gaston Signs Binding Term Sheet to Acquire 100% Ownership of Lucapa Diamond Company
Gaston International DMCC ("Gaston"), part of Jemora Group, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding term sheet (the "Binding Term Sheet") with Richard Tucker and Paul Pracilio ("Administrators") of Lucapa Diamond Company Limited ("Lucapa"), an ASX-listed company, for a Deed of Company Arrangement ("DOCA") contemplating the acquisition of all issued shares of Lucapa by Gaston (the "Transaction"). Under the Transaction, Gaston proposes to acquire Lucapa and its mining interests
The New Jeweller International Media Group Launches India Jewellery Designers & Artisans Forum
The first edition of India Jewellery Designers & Artisans Forum was launched by the New Jeweller International Group during the ongoing IIJS Premiere 2025. Industry stalwarts as panelists discussed the way ahead with respect to the Artisan and Jewellery designers fraternity. A unified call for safeguarding the depleting artisan numbers in India was called for both by the panelists as well as Participants in the room, comprising Association heads, Jewellery designers, manufacturers as well as Educationists.
CIBJO President Gaetano Cavalieri receives ICA Lifetime Achievement Award
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AGDRT 2025 Opened today at Bharat Diamond Bourse Convention Hall, Mumbai
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International Gemological Institute [IGI] 50 Years of Rich legacy built with Trust, Transparency & Innovation
In an exclusive with Mr. Tehmasp Printer, CEO, IGI & Mr. Anoop Mehta, recently appointed Chairman of IGI, the New Jeweller magazine bureau gains insights into the
The Next Chapter in India’s Timeless Diamond Story - GA Demands
India’s diamond industry has seen better days. With rising costs, delayed deals, and fewer opportunities, many traders are struggling to keep pace. But a change is here. GA Demands, a mobile-first app built by Indian traders, for Indian traders, is helping the diamond market bounce back — by giving users more control, zero commission fees, and smarter technology to close deals faster.
Sarine Leans on Specialised AI to Power Next Phase of Growth
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GIA Examines the World’s Second Largest Diamond
In July 2025, staff from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), including GIA Executive Vice President and Chief Research and Laboratory Officer Tom Moses
  
NATURAL DIAMOND is Authentic, Natural Diamond is Beautiful - Antonio Gervasio Manuel Zola
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Elegant Collection
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Botswana
An Important Investment Destination for the Diamond Industry
In an exclusive with Mr.Julius Tsheko, Regional Director, India & Asia, Botswana Investment & Trade Centre, The New Jeweller International Media Group got an insight on the trade development initiatives of Botswana regarding the diamond sector and the dynamic economic development initiatives under the new regime. Excerpts:
Your presentation at the Bharat Diamond Bourse, Mumbai was indeed enlightening. What are you looking at   
On Why to Introduce Diamond Traceability
Whenever I meet with traders, manufacturers, and other diamond industry professionals, I continue to hear complaints about the strong emphasis placed on diamond traceability.
Time to Realign the Natural Diamond industry
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The ASEAN Gems & Jewellery Trade Association (AGJA) and the Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association (HKJJA) proudly marked a milestone collaboration during HKJJA’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations,