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Diamond market roundup: Domestic and overseas demand increasing, Chinese buyers slowly returning
United States:Trading steady amid shortages in select categories. Market still memo-centric, with little inventory-buying. Retailers seeking 2.50 to 2.99 ct., F-H, VS-SI, rounds and fancies with no center black, paying premiums due to goods’ scarcity. Melee in demand. US February inflation better than expected at 2.8%.
Belgium:Mood improving following Hong Kong show. Dealers cautiously optimistic, as goods are starting to move. Large stones in short supply. Belgium polished exports for February down 24% year on year at $783.7 million, with volume declining 20% to 297,700 cts.
Israel:Market sentiment more positive after dealers report sales of 3 ct. and larger diamonds at Hong Kong show. Low inventories supporting prices, with some price increases in fancy shapes.
India:Manufacturers reporting better Hong Kong show than anticipated, boosting market mood. Domestic and overseas demand increasing. Chinese buyers slowly returning, especially for small goods, but quantity of purchases still limited. Polished production remains low, supporting prices and sales.
Hong Kong:
Industry reflecting on show, which beat expectations but was slow relative to pre-pandemic times. Many Indian trade buyers. Dealers following up on sale leads. Fair attracted purchasers from around the world, but few Chinese clients present. Demand was very specific, with exhibitors holding prices firm amid high replacement costs.
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Mikey Madison Champions Self-Love In Tiffany & Co.’s Playful New Diamond Campaign
Oscar-Winning Actress Gives The Iconic Sixteen Stone Ring A Fresh, Empowering Meaning
Tiffany & Co. has unveiled its latest Love & Celebration campaign, starring Academy Award-winning actress Mikey Madison, who brings charm, wit and confidence to a refreshing take on modern love, self-expression and luxury jewellery.
In the campaign film, Madison appears in a classic black dress, seated at a vanity as soft music plays in the background. Opening the signature Tiffany Blue Box, she slips on the iconic Sixteen Stone solitaire diamond ring, originally created by legendary designer Jean Schlumberger in 1959.
What follows is a playful twist on the familiar “loves me, loves me not” ritual. As Madison moves the ring from one finger to another, she alternates between the two phrases while admiring herself in the mirror. The moment culminates with her placing the ring on her middle finger, switching off the music and confidently declaring, “I love me.” She closes the Tiffany box and walks away, leaving behind a powerful message of self-love, confidence and independence.
The campaign has resonated strongly with audiences, with many praising Madison’s effortless performance and the brand’s contemporary storytelling. Social media users described her as the perfect face for Tiffany’s evolving image, while others applauded the introduction of the Sixteen Stone solitaire as a meaningful everyday statement piece.
Madison, who won the 2025 Academy Award for her performance in Anora and became a Tiffany & Co. ambassador the same year, previously fronted the brand’s HardWear campaign.
Through Love & Celebration, Tiffany & Co. expands its traditional narrative around love beyond romance. The maison positions fine jewellery as a celebration of personal milestones, family bonds, friendships and, most importantly, self-appreciation. The campaign reflects the belief that love is personal, inclusive and defined by the wearer.
Alongside the film, Tiffany has also released a series of digital videos showcasing the brand’s diamond expertise, artisanal craftsmanship and nearly two centuries of heritage. The campaign further highlights the versatility of the Sixteen Stone collection—once designed as a wedding band and now reimagined as a striking solitaire ring suited for everyday wear.
With Mikey Madison’s confident portrayal, Tiffany & Co. delivers a modern message: the most meaningful diamond purchase can be the one made for yourself.
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