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Yuliya Kutovaya unveils Doppi Tassels colection, inspired by Uzbekistan’s national costumes
Jewellery designer Yuliya Kutovaya presents a new collection, Doppi Tassels, inspired by the aesthetics of Uzbekistan’s national costumes and tells an inspiring “jewelry story” about traditional tubeteikas, an important element of the country’s culture. The campaign features renowned Uzbek model and Cannes Film Festival guest Vazira John.
She has been fascinated since childhood by the beauty of national garments and headpieces — intricate and vibrant, embroidered, adorned with moving decorative details. Tubeteikas here are a kind of calling card: they reflect one’s social status and age, and the pattern of the embroidery often reveals the wearer’s region.
The concept of Doppi Tassels centers on movement and the play of gemstones. The jewels are shaped like tassels, a common decorative element on tubeteikas in Uzbekistan. The artistic image of the collection is based around this symbolic feature of Eastern costume — its shape and color.
Earrings crafted in yellow gold are adorned with diamonds and cascading strands of black tourmaline beads. The central element of the design is a decorative detail shaped like a tubeteika with a traditional Oriental motif.
Yuliya Kutovaya Jewelry specializes in the creation of demi-couture jewelry. The showroom and production facilities are located in Tashkent. The brand’s jewelry is distinguished by its unique style and design. Each collection features gold, natural gemstones, and pearls, combining handcrafted artistry with the latest innovations in jewelry-making technologies.
International News
AGTA appeals US Government to Scrap 10% Import Tariff on Gemstones
Trade body seeks exemption for coloured gemstones under new temporary tariff regime, with potential implications for diamonds.
The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has formally appealed to the US government to remove the newly imposed 10% global import tariff on gemstones, and potentially diamonds, warning of its impact on the trade.
The tariff was announced on February 20 after the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). In response, the administration introduced a temporary 10% import surcharge under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The measure will remain in effect for 150 days unless Congress votes to extend it, though further tariff mechanisms have not been ruled out.
AGTA has submitted a formal request to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), urging that precious and semiprecious coloured gemstones be added to the exception list under Annex I or Annex II. The association argued that these stones are not mined domestically in the US and therefore should qualify for exemption.
Previously, AGTA’s lobbying efforts contributed to diamonds and gemstones being included in Annex III — a list of products eligible for potential exemption from duties for “aligned” countries. This had placed Indian diamonds and gemstones on track for relief following a prospective US-India trade agreement. However, it remains unclear whether Annex III provisions apply under the new tariff framework that recently took effect.
If the across-the-board exemption request is denied, AGTA has asked the USTR to confirm whether Annex III remains a viable pathway for country-specific tariff relief on coloured gemstones.
While the current petition focuses on coloured gemstones, AGTA noted that trade experts believe any exemption granted in this category could effectively extend to diamonds, as seen in past trade agreements such as the US–European Union deal.
“We will continue to work tirelessly toward eliminating tariffs on gemstone imports into the US. We remain fully committed to this effort — giving up is not an option,” said AGTA President Bruce Bridges and CEO John Ford.
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