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JA, key industry persons met Washington officials on concerns about Russian sanctions

Jewelers of America (JA) and key industry figures met with lawmakers in Washington, DC, last week to express their concerns about plans for sanctions on Russian diamonds. 

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Jewelers of America (JA) and key industry figures met with lawmakers in Washington, DC, last week to express their concerns about plans for sanctions on Russian diamonds. 

“JA has been working tirelessly behind the scenes, and this visit to Washington, DC, was a critical step to ensure we minimize unnecessary disruptions to the US diamond industry,” JA president and CEO David Bonaparte said in a statement Tuesday. “We are very concerned about the additional requirements that could take effect on September 1.” 

These would include adopting a European Union proposal forcing all 0.50-carat and larger diamonds destined for Group of Seven (G7) markets to pass through a single import channel in Belgium, Bonaparte noted. 

JA supports efforts to keep diamonds of Russian origin out of the supply chain, including the more stringent rules that went into effect on March 1, it said. These require importers to self-certify that diamonds of 1 carat or larger are not Russian, notwithstanding their having been manufactured in a third country. 

However, mandating physical verification and certification in Belgium for all rough diamonds “would cause maximum damage to the global diamond and jewelry supply chain, while having minimal effect on Russia’s diamond revenues,” JA argued in the statement. 

Joining Bonaparte on the visit were Jon Bridge, chairman and counsel emeritus at Ben Bridge Jeweler; Dave Meleski, president and CEO of Richline Group; Matthew Swibel, vice president for sustainability and social impact at Signet Jewelers; and Ronnie VanderLinden, immediate past president of the Diamond Manufacturers Importers Association of America (DMIA) and president of the International Diamond

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Love, Light, and Legacy: Jacob & Co. Unveils the $3.4m Angel Cut Diamond Watch

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Forget everything you thought you knew about diamonds being just…sparkly. Jacob & Co. has decided to flip the script—and in true high-drama fashion, it’s not just about shine anymore, it’s about storytelling carved in stone. To mark its 40th anniversary, the maison introduces something that feels less like a gemstone and more like a manifesto: the Angel Cut. Not a remix. Not a tweak. A full-blown reinvention of how a diamond catches light—and attention.

The Angel Cut is defined by its distinctive lozenge-shaped table within a rectangular form with cut corners, designed to precisely control the movement of light. This unique geometry creates a refined, dimensional glow rather than intense sparkle, resulting in a look that is fluid, balanced, and architectural.

Meticulous calibration of crown height, pavilion depth, and facet alignment enhances internal reflection while ensuring even light distribution. By minimizing extinction and softening contrast, the cut produces a seamless, continuous radiance. Its sophisticated optical performance makes it especially effective in low-light settings, such as diamond-set watch cases, where consistent luminosity is essential.

At the heart of this innovation is Jacob Arabo himself. The Angel Cut isn’t just a technical flex; it’s a love letter. Inspired by his wife Angela, the design holds exactly 37 facets—a subtle, intimate nod to their 37-year journey together. In an industry obsessed with carats and clarity, this is something rarer: emotion engineered into geometry.

It’s this duality—precision and passion—that gives the Angel Cut its edge. It exists at the intersection of science and sentiment, where cold, calculated angles somehow translate into warmth, memory, and meaning.

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