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A Surging Rupee Tripled Gold’s Global Loss in India as Silver Broke Down
Macro Snapshot: The Reserve Bank of India changed the domestic arithmetic before trading opened on 12 October. On 10 October it announced a special window to meet the entire daily dollar requirement of Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum directly from its reserves, taking a large block of import demand out of the spot market. The central bank also tightened rupee derivative rules, imposing a 20% Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve on eligible contracts above $2 million and barring the
A Surging Rupee Tripled Gold’s Global Loss in India as Silver Broke Down
Macro Snapshot: The Reserve Bank of India changed the domestic arithmetic before trading opened on 12 October. On 10 October it announced a special window to meet the entire daily dollar requirement of Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum directly from its reserves, taking a large block of import demand out of the spot market. The central bank also tightened rupee derivative rules, imposing a 20% Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve on eligible contracts above $2 million and barring the
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GJEPC, BDB, GJF Welcome New ISO Standard
Mumbai: Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) along with Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) & Gem and Jewellery Federation (GJF) have praised the release of ISO International Standard 18323: Jewellery – Consumer confidence in the diamond industry. The ISO Standard provides a series of definitions which aim to provide further clarity for traders and to maintain consumer confidence in the
US Gold Jewellery Imports Up 9% in Q2
New York: Gold jewellery imports into the US rose by 9% during the quarter ended June 30, 2015, the slowest growth rate in almost three years, say media reports. During the quarter, the country imported 14,792 kg, with June imports reaching 4,205 kg, a rise of 3% as compared to the same month in 2014, the reports state. Gold jewellery
IDEX Online Signs MOU with WDM
Mumbai: IDEX Online has signed an MOU with the World Diamond Mark (WDM) Foundation to promote the WDM marketing campaigns and IDEX products. After signing at the MOU at the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) in Mumbai, IDEX chairman Ehud Cohen said he was confident of the benefits of the co-operation for both sides. “IDEX is pleased to support an
Gold Demand Falls 12% in Q2 2015: WGC
Chennai: The World Gold Council’s (WGC) Gold Demand Trends report for Q2 2015 shows total demand was 915 tonnes (t), a fall of 12% compared to the same period last year, due mainly to a decline in demand from consumers in India and China. However, demand in Europe and the US grew, driven by a mixture of increasingly confident jewellery
De Beers Introduces U.S. Diamond Reselling Insight Program
New York: De Beers created a program through its independent entity, the International Institute of Diamond Valuation (IIDV), that is meant to enhance the understanding of consumer diamond reselling activity in the U.S. and will being operating with a small number of retailers. The program was created to assess the effectiveness of reselling approaches and to explore ways to improve
Argyle Pink Diamonds Celebrates 30 Years
Sydney: Argyle Pink Diamonds is marking its 30th anniversary with a limited edition pink diamond encrusted feather pendant. Dubbed the Argyle Pink Plume, the necklace is set with more than 1 carat of natural Argyle pink diamonds. Only 100 of the anniversary pendants will be made. Each piece has a numbered “1 of 100” laser inscription and is accompanied by
Purple-Pink Diamond May Set New Record
Hong Kong: Auctioneer Sotheby’s will put an 8.41-carat pear-shaped internally flawless fancy vivid purple-pink diamond on the block in Hong Kong on October 7, with a pre-sale estimate of $12.8 million to $15.4 million. If the diamond is sold at the top of the estimate range, it will become one of the top three pink stones ever sold at auction
HRD Antwerp Launches 16th Edition of HRD Awards
Antwerp: HRD Antwerp has announced the launch of the 16th edition of the HRD Awards, the world’s leading design contest in creative and innovative diamond jewellery. The HRD Awards will be held within the framework of the World Expo Milano which will run from May 1st to October 31, 2015. The theme of the 2015 HRD Awards will be “A
