International News
A new collection to celebrate ruby month- Arayian x Gemfields
Ruby is the fiery birthstone for the month of July – and to mark the arrival of this sultry summer month comes a new collaboration featuring gems from Gemfields’ ruby mine in Mozambique.



The Arayian Jewellery x Gemfields capsule collection harnesses the allure and talismanic properties of Mozambican rubies in an array of designs, from elegant dangling ‘chandelier’ earrings to diamond-encrusted ruby rings, classic bracelets, and rich statement necklaces.



Renowned for its bold use of coloured gemstones and red-carpet-worthy designs, Arayian’s pieces are a perfect showcase for rubies from Montepuez Ruby Mining, located on one of the world’s most significant ruby deposits and majority-owned by Gemfields, a world-leading responsible miner and marketer of coloured gemstones. Though the deposit was only discovered in 2009, Montepuez has been the source of some of the most exquisite gems the world has ever seen, putting Mozambique firmly on the map when it comes to rubies.



Arayian is renowned for working with some of the finest coloured gemstones from selected suppliers, and then expertly cutting these and managing the entire process in-house, from sourcing to creation, to ensure the most exceptional quality. The new collection features refined, timeless designs, created by Arayian’s team of master artisans to highlight the natural beauty of each gemstone, with subtle modern elements woven into classic forms, resulting in pieces that feel current yet enduring: worthy of being passed down generations.
Arayian shares Gemfields’ passion for responsible practices, making it an ideal brand partner. Gemfields strives to operate with transparency, legitimacy and integrity at every stage of the mining process, ensuring that profits from sales of its coloured gemstones – rubies from Mozambique and emeralds from the Kagem mine in Zambia – bring tangible benefit back to their countries of origin, positively impacting communities.

“Each piece from the Arayian Jewellery x Gemfields collection features responsibly mined Mozambican rubies, chosen for their vivid colour and unique character,” says Elena Basaglia, Gemfields’ Head of Partnerships and Product – Downstream. “Gemfields takes great pride in seeing these gems showcased in striking designs that capture the glamour of the red carpet and the strength of the women who wear them,” adds Basaglia. Gemfields is delighted to see these treasures from Mozambique shining brightly in this exciting new collection – perfectly timed for ruby month, a high point of the year! The Arayian Jewellery x Gemfields ruby collection ranges from USD 7,500 to USD 150,000 and is available from 1 July 2025 on Arayian.com
International News
Natural Diamonds Cut In Europe Will No Longer Face US Import Tariffs, Decision Is Expected To Benefit Antwerp
The Main Reason Was That The US Does Not Have A Domestic Diamond Mining Or Cutting Industry That Needs Protection From European imports.
Natural diamonds cut in Europe will no longer face US import tariffs after the US government removed the 10% duty that had been in place for the past six months.
The decision is expected to benefit Antwerp, Europe’s largest diamond cutting and trading hub. According to the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), Belgium exported $2.1 billion worth of polished diamonds to the US in 2024.
The exemption was first introduced in September 2025 after discussions between the AWDC and the European Commission. The main reason was that the US does not have a domestic diamond mining or cutting industry that needs protection from European imports.
The reasons for granting the exemption remain unchanged- no diamonds are mined or cut in the US, so there is no local industry that requires tariff protection.
The earlier exemption ended in February 2026 after the US Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were unlawful. The US government then imposed a temporary 10% import surcharge under Section 122 of the Trade Act, which also applied to European polished diamonds.
After this surcharge expired on July 24, the US introduced new tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act. These tariffs target countries that do not have adequate measures to prevent imports linked to forced labor. However, natural diamonds cut in Europe have been exempted from these tariffs.
According to the US Trade Representative (USTR), the European Union is still strengthening its forced-labor regulations, which are expected to be fully implemented by December 2027.
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