How Are Tariffs Impacting Diamond Investments?

FCD Invest President Rayah Levy making introduction to article below by EVP Aleja SeabronRapaport

On April 10th, I attended the Rapaport Webinar: US Tariffs and the Jewelry Industry. There were three main points echoed throughout the meeting:

• US Tariffs will reconstruct the foundations of international trade.

• Trade is now a matter of national security.

• Shift to “America First” attitude.

Martin Rapaport’s message to attendees was very clear: people within the diamond industry need to remember that diamonds are a luxury item. He told attendees that the only way of reaching luxury status is by sourcing quality. When discussing his thoughts on “America First,” he predicted that U.S. Diamonds will cost 10% more (they are already up almost 20% from what we have seen) and preowned U.S. Diamonds will be the best for business.

Reflecting on the Webinar and Looking Ahead

The luxury market for natural diamonds is expected to expand in tandem with the ongoing generational transfer of wealth in the US. This “Great Wealth Transfer” is anticipated to bring a new cohort of clients seeking diamonds that reflect their individual tastes and complement and expand their family collections. As a result, the industry as a whole will begin preparing for a significant shift in consumer preferences and marketing strategies in the evolving retail environment. We will also see a huge shift in the retail space raising diamond prices and marketing themselves as investment experts. The best advice we can give to our clients is to only move forward with trusted and vetted investment authorities.

Aleja Seabron, FCD Invest Executive Vice President

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Written by Aleja Seabron, FCD Invest EVP

As Executive Vice President of FCD Invest, Aleja oversees all operational, marketing, and project management initiatives. She leads business strategy, data analytics, and creative execution—from R&D and investor materials to digital infrastructure—ensuring every deliverable meets the exacting standards of high-net-worth clients and institutional partners. With a focus on precision and executional excellence, she transforms strategic vision into measurable results through project delivery and operational discipline.