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Israel’s Diamond Industry Under Severe Pressure
Did Natural Diamond Ind. Misjudge LGD Threat?
Despite Global Losses & Firmer Rupee, Indian Gold & Silver Held Their Floors
Macro Snapshot: The selling that pushed both metals lower in the week ending 25 September came from the American bond market rather than from any bullion-specific news. S&P Global’s flash survey on 23 September put its composite output index at 58.4, the strongest reading since July 2021, with services at 58.7 and manufacturing at 56.7. On the same morning, Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said further policy adjustments were likely to be needed to return inflation to target. A poorly
Despite Global Losses & Firmer Rupee, Indian Gold & Silver Held Their Floors
Macro Snapshot: The selling that pushed both metals lower in the week ending 25 September came from the American bond market rather than from any bullion-specific news. S&P Global’s flash survey on 23 September put its composite output index at 58.4, the strongest reading since July 2021, with services at 58.7 and manufacturing at 56.7. On the same morning, Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said further policy adjustments were likely to be needed to return inflation to target. A poorly
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Gold Jewellery Testing Centres in India
Mumbai: To safeguard the interest of the end consumer, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is coming up with a policy by which a customer will be able to get his gold jewellery tested at the Bureau’s local office. According to the policy, in the event the purity is not as guaranteed by the jeweller, the Assaying and Hallmarking (A&H)
Indian Diamantaires Offer Large Discounts
Mumbai: Severe liquidity problems are forcing some Indian diamond companies to offer large discounts to off-load inventory in order to pay off loans, according to Indian media reports. The liquidity issues have been sharpened further by the winding down of the Antwerp Diamond Bank (ADB), and recent reports that Standard Chartered Bank is cutting back its exposure to the diamond
eBay Launches Live Auctions
New York: Online marketplace eBay has launched its live auctions in a move that it says opens the doors of traditional brick-and-mortar auction houses to online shoppers around the world. Among the first sales planned is an Important Jewelry auction, which will be hosted by Doyle New York. The sale, which will take place on October 21, comprises 439 lots.
IDE to Advance "Natural is Real" During IDW
Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) will be advancing its “Natural Is real” campaign during the Israel Diamond Week in New York to be held next month at the Diamond Dealers Club of New York (DDC). The campaign, which was launched during last year’s Israel Diamond Week in New York, stresses the Israeli diamond industry and trade’s commitment to
Did Natural Diamond Ind. Misjudge LGD Threat?
The natural diamond industry is finally confronting a question it perhaps should have asked much earlier: Did it underestimate the speed, scale and nature of the laboratory-grown diamond (LGD) revolution? For years, laboratory-grown diamonds (LGDs) were treated by much of the natural diamond industry as a niche product—an inexpensive alternative with limited appeal to serious jewellery consumers. The assumption was
India’s G&J Exports Rise 2.44% in April–July 2026
Mumbai: India’s gross gems and jewellery (G&J) exports for the April–July 2026 period stood at US$ 9.17 billion (Rs. 87,078.01 crore), registering 2.44% growth in US Dollar terms and 13.58% growth in Rupee terms over the corresponding period last year, according to figures provided by Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). The growth has been led by value-added segments.
Russia Plans Europe’s Largest Diamond Cutting Cluster
Moscow: Russia is planning to create the largest cluster of diamond-cutting facilities in Europe, in a move aimed at retaining more value from its stones. The cluster will combine Alrosa’s Kristall cutting plant in Smolensk with facilities in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Russia’s main diamond-producing region. President Vladimir Putin formalized the plan in an executive order signed August 6.
Sky Gold & Diamonds Unveils Innovative Designs
Mumbai: Sky Gold & Diamonds showcased its strong focus on innovation and design excellence at IIJS Premiere 2026, unveiling a diverse portfolio of products reflecting evolving consumer preferences and market trends. The showcase was attended by Mr. Rajesh Kalyanaraman, Executive Director, Kalyan Jewellers, and Mr. Ba Ramesh, Joint Managing Director, Thangamayil Jewellery Ltd., along with Sky Gold & Diamonds’ Directors
