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Israel’s Diamond Industry Under Severe Pressure
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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
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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ALROSA and IDE Sign MoU
Ramat Gan: ALROSA and Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening partnership between the company and Israel diamond community, to develop the diamond industries of both countries and promote the business in the international market. The document was signed at the sidelines of International Diamond Week in Israel on February 9 by Andrey Polyakov,
America to Set up Jewellery Units in India
Mumbai: In what could be a significant boost for the ‘Make in India’ campaign, the gem and jewellery sector could see participation from the U.S., the world’s largest market for jewellery, to set up manufacturing hubs in India, reports The Hindu. In this direction, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s (FICCI) Gems & Jewellery, Luxury and Lifestyle
Important Clarification from EGL
Ramat Gan: The holders of the worldwide rights of EGL hereby notify you, the members of the Israel Diamond Exchange, and all members of the diamond industry and trade, that on November 25th, 2014, the license agreement with the gemological laboratory operated by Mr. Guy Benhamou (a former EGL laboratory that also uses the name EGL INTERNATIONAL), located in the
‘Design Inspirations’ Workshop on Feb 24-25
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) will be organizing ‘Design Inspirations’, its annual two-day workshop on contemporary jewellery design trends for India and key international markets, on February 24-25 at Grand Hyatt, Mumbai. The workshop will be conducted by well-known jewellery trends forecaster Paula DeLuca from Italy. It will cover the trends in India, Europe and USA.
Zen Diamond Opens New Store in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Zen Diamond, the globally acclaimed fine jewellery brand with a presence across more than 450 stores worldwide, continues to expand its presence in India with the opening of its new store at Lake Shore Mall, Hyderabad. After establishing a strong foothold in Mumbai with stores in Bandra and Borivali, and further strengthening its presence in Chandigarh with one store
World Diamond Day Sparks Global Groundswell
Mumbai: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) announced the successful inaugural launch of World Diamond Day (April 8, 2026), a global, social-first movement that mobilized the diamond industry across more than 50 countries in a single unified moment. Designed to ignite a groundswell across the trade, the first-ever World Diamond Day drove a surge in global searches and social mentions for natural diamonds,
Artisan Jewellery Design Awards ’26 Presented
Mumbai: 9th edition of the Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2026, organised by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and curated by The Futurist, concluded in Mumbai on April 8, bringing together the finest expressions of creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation in jewellery design. The Artisan Awards 2026 was powered by GIA and supported by the World Gold Council (WGC).
BDB Collaborates with GIA Alumni Mumbai
Mumbai: The Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), recently organized a special address as part of its “Leadership Series.” The session featured Ms. Ali Pastorini, President of the International Jewellers Association MUBRI, and Mr. Sachin Jain, Regional CEO of the World Gold Council (WGC). Ms. Pastorini discussed the growing demand for Indian diamonds and jewellery in Latin America, providing encouraging statistics for
