NEWS BRIEFING 13 February 2026

A curated edit of the week's global jewellery news - national and international - compiled for industry insight and trend monitoring.

💰 'Gold holds above $5,000 as prices stabilise after volatile January'
Fortune staff, 12 February 2026, Fortune:
Gold was trading at $5,066 per ounce, consolidating above $5,000 after January’s spike to $5,586 and subsequent crash; the metal is up more than $2,100 year on year.
fortune.com

💰 'United States–India Joint Statement'
White House, 7 February 2026, The White House:
The US and India announced a trade framework that will eliminate tariffs on cut-but-not-set natural diamonds and gemstones and lower the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods from 25% to 18%.
www.whitehouse.gov

💰 'Zero US tariff on diamonds and gemstones a major step forward'
Social News XYZ, 10 February 2026, IANS:
The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council said the deal will greatly help India’s cutting and polishing industry survive after US tariffs caused exports to plunge 60%.
www.socialnews.xyz

💰 'Love that lasts: natural diamonds continue to win hearts, with 2.1% growth in speciality jeweller sales'
Natural Diamond Council, 12 February 2026, PR Newswire:
The NDC’s annual report, compiled from over four million transactions across 2,500 US speciality jewellers, found steady demand for natural diamonds heading into Valentine’s Day, with round brilliants accounting for 62% of engagement ring sales.
www.prnewswire.com

💰 'Gucci-owner Kering jumps 12% as new CEO maps revival, sales beat estimates'
CNBC staff, 10 February 2026, CNBC:
Gucci’s Q4 comparable sales fell 10% — the smallest decline in two years — while Kering’s jewellery brands Boucheron, Pomellato and Qeelin posted growth; CEO Luca de Meo called high jewellery “a very big hanging fruit” for fashion houses.w
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💰 'Kering Pledges Return to Growth Despite Sweeping Store Closures'
Robert Williams, 10 February 2026, Business of Fashion:
Kering’s jewellery brands Boucheron and Pomellato continued “dynamic expansion” as new CEO de Meo pledged growth and wider margins in 2026, announcing plans to close 100 stores while investing in brand desirability.
www.businessoffashion.com

💰 'Gucci Sales Fall as Kering Seeks Turnaround Under New CEO'
Angelina Rascouet, 10 February 2026, Bloomberg:
Better-than-expected Gucci results sent Kering shares soaring as investors bet CEO Luca de Meo will revive growth; the positive sentiment lifted the broader luxury sector including Richemont and LVMH.
www.bloomberg.com

💰 'Kering beats market estimates and runs on the stock market'
Il Sole 24 Ore staff, 10 February 2026, Il Sole 24 Ore:
Boucheron achieved double-digit growth and Pomellato maintained a steady trajectory as Kering’s jewellery houses recorded “dynamic expansion” in Q4, helping lift the share price by more than 11%.
en.ilsole24ore.com

💰 'How Jewellery Houses Aim to Stay Ahead In 2026'
Business of Fashion staff, February 2026, Business of Fashion:
Richemont’s cautious pricing strategy is outpacing rivals, with Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels delivering 14% growth, while LVMH continues to shift Tiffany away from silver and bridal toward gold, platinum and high jewellery.
www.businessoffashion.com

💎 'Halle Berry confirms engagement to Van Hunt — and debuts a striking vintage-style diamond ring'
HELLO! staff, 6 February 2026, HELLO!:
Berry revealed the engagement on The Tonight Show, flashing an architectural ring featuring an old European-cut diamond surrounded by dark accent stones in a geometric yellow gold setting; experts valued the piece at $120,000–$200,000.
www.hellomagazine.com

💎 'All About Halle Berry’s Engagement Ring (And Its Connection to Taylor Swift’s Sparkler)'
InStyle staff, 9 February 2026, InStyle / AOL:
Jewellery experts noted the ring’s old European-cut centre stone reflects a growing celebrity trend away from modern brilliants toward antique diamonds that feel more personal and romantic.
www.aol.com

💎'Grammys 2026: Stunning Diamond Jewels On Music’s Big Night'
Hannah Militano, 1 February 2026, Natural Diamond Council / Forbes:
Kendrick Lamar wore SHAY oval-cut diamond studs and a Jacob & Co. chain; Justin Bieber appeared in a 100-carat Lorraine Schwartz necklace; Chappell Roan added Boucheron’s Étoilée collar to her Mugler naked dress; Doechii chose Chopard tourmaline earrings with 27 carats of black diamond beads.
www.naturaldiamonds.com

💎 'All the Celebrity Red-Carpet Looks From the 2026 Grammy Awards'
Harper’s Bazaar staff, 1 February 2026, Harper’s Bazaar:
The 68th Grammy Awards red carpet featured Sabyasachi jewellery on Ejae, a custom Pandora necklace on Zara Larsson, Jon Batiste’s pearl-embellished military jacket, and Lorraine Schwartz diamonds on multiple after-party guests.
www.harpersbazaar.com

💎'The best jewellery looks at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards'
Vogue Singapore staff, 12 January 2026, Vogue Singapore:
Diamonds dominated the Golden Globes: Elle Fanning wore Cartier’s Pavocelle necklace, Priyanka Chopra Jonas sparkled in a Bulgari sapphire, Connor Storrie debuted Tiffany’s Bird on a Rock brooch, and Colman Domingo dripped in new Boucheron Histoire de Style pieces.
vogue.sg

👗 'Why the Shine Isn’t Fading on Jewellery Sales'
Business of Fashion / McKinsey, December 2025, Business of Fashion:
The BoF–McKinsey State of Fashion 2026 report projects annual jewellery unit growth of 4.1% — four times the rate of clothing — with lab-grown diamonds expected to account for half of all diamond jewellery unit sales by 2030.
www.businessoffashion.com

👗 'The 8 jewellery trends set to define 2026 — from sculptural silver to colourful gemstones'
Woman & Home staff, February 2026, Woman & Home:
Industry experts highlight sculptural silver, maximalist layering and colourful gemstones as defining trends for SS26, with silver reclaiming the spotlight on catwalks at Ralph Lauren and Bottega Veneta.
www.womanandhome.com

👗 'The Most Exceptional Jewellery Pieces for Valentine’s Day 2026'
Something About Rocks, 13 February 2026, Something About Rocks:
A roundup of Valentine’s jewellery from emerging and heritage brands, highlighting recycled silver designs, personalised lockets and sculptural heart motifs.
somethingaboutrocks.com

💍 'The Best Jewelry Launches of February 2026'
Madison Rexroat and Alexis Wolfe, 12 February 2026, ELLE:
British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean is unveiled as the new face of Clash de Cartier; Mikimoto launches Les Pétales and The Bows pearl collections at a pre-NYFW event; Dior debuts Rose des Vents campaign with Mia Goth; Bulgari releases limited-edition minaudrières.
www.elle.com

💍 'Pomellato Taps Kerry Washington for L.A.'
Madison Rexroat and Alexis Wolfe, 12 February 2026, ELLE:
Pomellato appointed Kerry Washington as ambassador, aligning with the brand’s focus on self-purchasing women and its expanding high jewellery segment.
www.elle.com

💍 'A$AP Rocky debuts Pavē Niteō jewellery brand at Chanel Couture'
Madison Rexroat and Alexis Wolfe, 12 February 2026, ELLE:
A$AP Rocky launched his new fine jewellery brand through a collaboration with Venetian jeweller A. Codognato, debuting rings inspired by the visual world of his album Don’t Be Dumb.
www.elle.com

💍 'Could 2026 Be the Year of Kering’s Resurrection?'
WWD staff, 10 February 2026, WWD:
De Meo cited custom-made and high jewellery as “a very big hanging fruit” for fashion brands like Gucci, noting the label was once doing three times its current business in the jewellery category.
wwd.com

🏛️ 'Spotlighting Getting Started — final week at the Goldsmiths’ Centre'
Goldsmiths’ Centre, to 18 February 2026, Goldsmiths’ Centre:
The free exhibition featuring 15 emerging jewellers and silversmiths with over 50 handcrafted designs enters its final week in London; online Meet the Maker sessions run on 18 February and 12 March.
www.goldsmiths-centre.org/whats-on

🏛️ 'Collect fair at Somerset House opens 26 February'
The Goldsmiths’ Company, February 2026, The Goldsmiths’ Company:
Annie Warburton, CEO of The Goldsmiths’ Company, will be in conversation with Collect director TF Chan at the contemporary craft fair, which brings together makers and galleries from around the world.
www.thegoldsmiths.co.uk

🏛️ 'The NGV’s 2026 Winter Masterpieces exhibition will be a sparkling showcase of jewels by Cartier'
Time Out Melbourne, January 2026, Time Out:
The National Gallery of Victoria announced a major Cartier exhibition featuring more than 300 jewels spanning decades of design history, opening later this year.
www.timeout.com