How Trump’s Tariffs Accidentally Boosted Our Jewelry Business — Thanks to Italian Chains

When the Trump administration started throwing around tariffs like confetti at a campaign rally, most of us in the jewelry industry panicked. And by “panicked,” we mean we were running around double-checking supplier invoices, bracing for impact like we were on a sinking ship made of 925 silver.

But funny thing happened on the way to that trade war meltdown:
Our business—ItaliaChains—actually got stronger.

Yeah, we didn’t see it coming either.

The Tariff Bomb Hits... But Misses Italy (Mostly)

Here’s how it went down. The U.S. slapped a 35% tariff on Chinese-made jewelry—which is a big deal when most cheap chains and mass-market silver pieces come from China. That extra cost basically nuked the margins of every retailer and wholesaler who relied on Chinese suppliers.

But Italy?
Only a 10% tariff on Italian jewelry.
A light drizzle compared to the thunderstorm China got.

And since we source all our products straight from Italy—diamond-cut rope chains, heavy Figaros, solid curb links—our business didn’t just avoid the worst of it. It suddenly looked better than a lot of the competition.

From Underdog to Front-Runner

Before the tariffs, we were competing with a sea of low-cost, hollow chains that would bend if you looked at them sideways. But once the 35% tariffs kicked in? Those “deals” suddenly cost more than our Italian chains—which are solid, handmade, and crafted with real Italian pride (and espresso-fueled precision).

Customers who used to say “your stuff is a little more expensive” were now saying “wait… your stuff is better and somehow cheaper now?”

Yes. Yes it was.

Thank You for Your Service (Kind Of?)

Look, we didn’t lobby for these tariffs. We’re just a team selling Italian jewelry who suddenly found ourselves in a much stronger position—because the playing field finally tilted in favor of quality over quantity.

The tariffs made it harder for Chinese suppliers to flood the market with cheap stuff, and in doing so, they cleared the way for businesses like ours to shine.

Literally. The shine on a diamond-cut 925 Italian rope chain? Come on. That’s not even a competition.

Italian Jewelry: The Real Winner of the Trade War

It turns out “Made in Italy” wasn’t just a marketing line—it became a strategic advantage. Our customers started noticing the difference:

• Solid links that don’t dent

• Real weight you can feel

• Chains that won’t turn your neck green after a week

Suddenly, ItaliaChains wasn’t just another online jewelry shop—it was the smart choice for anyone looking to invest in real Italian chains without the tariff headache.

So... Did Trump Accidentally Help ItaliaChains?

We mean… yeah. We won’t say it too loud, but the numbers don’t lie.

Thanks to those tariffs, our Italian suppliers kept producing the best stuff in the world, while our Chinese competition either raised prices or vanished altogether. That left customers with fewer bad choices—and a much clearer path to better chains.

And us?
We were sitting here with a warehouse full of Italian jewelry, smiling like we just got upgraded to first class.

Moral of the story:
When life gives you tariffs, make sure you’re importing from Italy.