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From Gold to Platinum and Silver: The Global Jewelry Industry’s Strategic Shift
In 2025, gold prices rose sharply, reaching historic highs amid concerns over a potential global economic slowdown and heightened macroeconomic uncertainty. This rapid appreciation has created significant cost pressures across the global jewelry industry. Major retailers such as Pandora and Signet have signaled potential retail price adjustments or the adoption of alternative production strategies, including reduced gold karat and increased use of substitute precious metals, to mitigate the impact of rising gold costs.
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Thailand Gem and Jewelry Import-Export Performance January - March 2026
Thailand’s gem and jewelry export value from January to March 2026 amounted to USD 11,243.86 million, a 30.38% increase compared to the same period of last year. The products ranked as the country’s second most important exports with a 11.69% share of Thailand’s total gross exports. Nevertheless, when deducting unwrought gold from the total export value, the actual export value of gem and jewelry was USD 5,582.46 million, a 10.01% decrease year-on-year.
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Thailand Gem and Jewelry Import-Export Performance January - February 2026
Thailand’s gem and jewelry export value of January-February 2026 increased 18.92 percent from the value of USD 6,133.53 million last year to USD 7,293.97 million. The products are listed as Thailand’s first most important exports with a 11.95 percent share of the country’s gross exports. However, excluding unwrought gold, the actual export value of gem and jewelry products was USD 3,432.16 million, a 14.88 percent decrease from the same period of last year.
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Thailand Gem and Jewelry Import-Export Performance January 2026
In January 2025, Thailand's gem and jewelry exports surged to USD 4,566.20 million, marking an impressive 57.34% increase compared to the same month in the previous year. These exports ranked as the country's first most significant export category, contributing 14.46% to Thailand's total gross exports. However, after deducting the value of unwrought gold from the total export figure, the true export value of gem and jewelry stood at USD 1,808.12 million, reflecting a notable year-on-year increase of 4.26%.
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The Iran War Crisis 2026: Impact, Trends & Scenario Forecasts for the Global Diamond, Pearl, Gem, Jewelry & Precious Metal Markets
The world has reached a major turning point. On 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel launched “Operation Epic Fury” against Iran, resulting in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader and triggering escalating conflict across the Middle East. The Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most critical energy corridors — has fallen into a state of severe risk.
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Thailand Gem and Jewelry Import-Export Performance January - December 2025
Thailand’s gem and jewelry export value from January to December 2025 amounted to USD 26,593.14 million, a 44.75% increase compared to the same period of last year. The products ranked as the country’s third most important exports with a 7.83% share of Thailand’s total gross exports. Nevertheless, when deducting unwrought gold from the total export value, the actual export value of gem and jewelry was USD 13,586.84 million, a 41.33% rise year-on-year.
US Jewellery Retailer Brilliant Earth Posts 6% Sales Growth in Q1 2026
Brilliant Earth reported a 6% year-on-year increase in net sales for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026, driven by strong growth in fine jewellery and higher average selling prices across its product assortment.
50 Ct. Colombian Emerald Necklace Leads Bonhams’ Upcoming Hong Kong Sale
Bonhams is bringing an ambitious lineup to Hong Kong on May 24, with more than 140 lots in its Exceptional Jewels and Jadeite sale that leans hard into colored stones.
Most valuable jadeite' could fetch US$26M
A jadeite necklace, deemed the most valuable jadeite jewellery to appear at auction over the past 10 years, could sell for as much as HK$110 million to HK$200 million (around US$15 million to US$26 million) at Christie’s Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels auction on May 26.
Pandora to Drive Demand Through ‘Culturally Relevant’ Jewelry
Pandora plans to implement a new strategy to drive demand and save money by focusing on more distinctive, culturally relevant collections as well as multi-material jewelry.
High Gold Prices Hit Jewelry Sales Volumes in Q1
Worldwide demand for gold jewelry fell sharply by volume in the first quarter of 2026, although the overall value of gold jewelry purchases increased year-over-year, according to new data from the World Gold Council (WGC).
As Silver Steps Up, Jewelers Get Serious About Merchandising
Silver's moment may have arrived — if you're willing to change how you sell it, according to the Brain Squad.
Wholesale lab-grown diamond prices down 26%
After nearly ten years of sharp and often relentless price declines, the lab-grown diamond market appears to be catching its breath
Antwerp Can Export Polished Diamonds to U.S. Tariff-Free
Diamonds polished in Antwerp will not be tariffed when imported into U.S., thanks to a new executive order—which exempts diamonds from certain tariffs—and to the European Union’s trade agreement with the U.S.
40% of men open to wearing engagement rings
Among those open to wearing a ring, nearly 40% said they would expect their partner to buy the ring for them after the proposal
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