Despite Collapsing Hike Odds, Rising Yields Kept Indian Gold, Silver Below Their Floors

Snap Shot: Most of the damage in the week ending 2 October landed before the good news arrived, and the good news then failed to repair it. August core PCE inflation, released on 30 September, rose 3.0% from a year earlier against expectations of 3.3%, helped partly by methodology changes at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. September payrolls on 2 October then added just 29,000 jobs against forecasts near 90,000, with unemployment at 4.2% and August revised down to 133,000

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Despite Collapsing Hike Odds, Rising Yields Kept Indian Gold, Silver Below Their Floors

Snap Shot: Most of the damage in the week ending 2 October landed before the good news arrived, and the good news then failed to repair it. August core PCE inflation, released on 30 September, rose 3.0% from a year earlier against expectations of 3.3%, helped partly by methodology changes at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. September payrolls on 2 October then added just 29,000 jobs against forecasts near 90,000, with unemployment at 4.2% and August revised down to 133,000

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Forevermark Diamond Jewellery Launched in India

New Delhi: Forevermark Diamond Jewellery from De Beers Group, the world’s leading diamond company, officially launched as a jewellery brand yesterday. India becomes the lead market for the Forevermark brand with a landmark brand debut and flagship store opening in New Delhi. The opening of the flagship New Delhi store marks a significant milestone in Forevermark’s journey of bringing its

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0% U.S. Import Tariff for EU-Polished Diamonds 

Antwerp: Thanks to intensive negotiations, the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), the umbrella organization for the Antwerp diamond industry, has succeeded in securing a zero percent import tariff for natural polished diamonds under the trade agreement between the European Commission and the United States. This exemption is part of a U.S. executive order, effective retroactively as of Monday, September 1,

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GSI Launches State-of-Art Lab in Kolkata

Kolkata: Gemological Science International (GSI) proudly announced the official launch of its laboratory in Kolkata, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to providing world-class gemological services to one of the leading jewellery manufacturing hubs of India. The event, which was attended by prominent industry leaders and luminaries, received an overwhelming outpouring of support and enthusiasm, further solidifying GSI’s

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GJEPC Announces Newly Elected CoA for 2025

Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of the gem and jewellery trade in India, has announced the results of its recent Committee of Administration (CoA) elections for 2025 for the vacant positions. Welcoming the new members, Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, said, “I warmly welcome all the newly elected members of the CoA. Each

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Gemfields’ May Emeralds Auction Sets Record

Mumbai: Gemfields sold 208,990 carats of high-quality emeralds mined at its 75%-owned Kagem Mine in Zambia for total auction revenues of $35 million. The stones were sold at an average price of $167.51 per carat. It said the 48 auctions of Kagem gemstones held since July 2009 have generated just above $1 billion in total revenues. “We are very pleased

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India Pavilion at JCK Las Vegas 2024

Las Vegas: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organised India Pavilion at the 2024 JCK Las Vegas trade show, continuing its presence at this key event for the 19th consecutive year. Scheduled from 31st May to 3rd June 2024, at the Sands Expo & The Venetian, this year’s event promises to be a spectacular showcase of the finest

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Lab Grown Threat to Botswana Economy

Gaborone: Lab grown diamonds (LGDs) are a threat to Botswana’s economic lifeblood, says the country’s president Mokgweetsi Masisi. He was speaking to reporters on 29th May, ahead of the first phase in a $6bn project to extend the life of Jwaneng, its flagship diamond mine. “If lab grown diamonds take our space, then you and I are finished,” he said.

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GJEPC Expanding Market Horizons in LAC

Mumbai: As part of their mission, the GJEPC delegation recently visited Panama to assess market needs, identify business opportunities, and network with industry associations and leading companies. The aim is to solidify India’s presence in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region’s gems and jewellery sector and encourage greater participation in international trade events. During their visit, the Indian Ambassador

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