Global events in 2024 have impacted the jewellery and watch industry in many ways, most notably the war in Ukraine prompting G7 Sanctions against Russian diamonds. While the industry eagerly awaits clarity on what comes next, the U.S. Presidential election is on all minds and will have global implications regardless of who wins. Here at home, interest rate increases have impacted spending habits in most categories. As we take a look at the year at large, remember: Change is inevitable, yet how you prepare for and respond to it makes all the difference.