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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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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Workshop on Enameling by IIGJ

Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery Tardeo, Mumbai, (IIGJ) recently organized a ‘Workshop on Enameling’ by Mr. Kana Lomror which was well attended. The institute now proposes to organize another full day workshop on Enameling on 11th October 2014, a News Release from the Institute says. IIGJ Tardeo participates actively in Career Fairs. The institute motivates artistic and

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De Beers Investing Billions in Business

Gaborone: Diamond mining and manufacturing company De Beers Group is making major investments in its business operations as diamond demand is expected to almost outstrip growth in diamond carat production in the next ten years, given the lack of new discoveries in the last decade, reports miningweekly.com. Industry analyst Goldman Sachs indicates that diamond demand is expected to expand at

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Diamantaires Demand EDI Facility at SHB

Surat: Diamantiares in the world’s biggest diamond cutting and polishing centre in Surat have demanded the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) facility at the Surat Hira Bourse (SHB) customs house for the hassle-free export and fast reimbursement of duty draw back, reports The Times of India. Recently, an industry delegation led by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) represented

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Surat to Get De Beers' 1st Research Institute

Surat: With the diamond consumers in the country accounting for the third largest share in the global polished diamond demand, a fiery competition is all set to start in the diamond certification business, reports The Times of India. De Beers, the world’s biggest mining company, has zeroed in on Surat to set up its International Institute of Diamond Grading and

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Forevermark Hosted Forum 2014

Jaipur: Forevermark, the diamond brand from De Beers group hosted the 3rd Annual Forevermark Forum in The Pink City to celebrate the brand for the year 2014. The three day interactive forum held from 02nd till 04th June 2014 in the city of Jaipur for its key associates & stakeholders was a massive success and was attended by India’s leading

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JCK Show to Remain a Four-Day Format

Las Vegas: JCK Las Vegas will continue as a four-day show, according to an announcement sent out to exhibitors. “While some customers had expressed a desire for JCK to extend to five days, the research simply did not indicate enough interest to justify a fifth day and the costs associated with an extra day,” said a note sent out to

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De Beers Sending AMS Machines to Sightholders

Gaborone: Jonathan Kendall, President of De Beers’ International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR), said the Automated Melee Screening (AMS) instrument is being dispatched to Sightholders across the globe. The first installation and training sessions successfully took place at the end of June with Tasaki and Rosy Blue in Japan. “The focus has now shifted to installing the AMS

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Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair in February 2015

Antwerp: The organizers of the Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair (ADTF) announced the 2015 dates of this unique by-invitation-only international loose diamond trade show. The sixth edition of the ADTF will open its doors on Sunday, February 1st, and close on Tuesday, February 3. The ADTF’s dates are in sync with those of other prestigious jewellery industry events in the region

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