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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
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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Tanzanite Foundation Shutting Down
New York: The New York City–based Tanzanite Foundation will cease operations on Aug. 31. Tanzanite Foundation executive director Hayley Henning confirmed to JCK this week that the 11-year-old promotional agency for tanzanite will close at the end of August. Formed by miner TanzaniteOne, the nonprofit foundation has served all ethical and socially responsible operators and partners in the tanzanite industry,
New York Orders Comprehensive Ivory Ban
New York: New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation yesterday that amends the state’s environmental law to ban elephant ivory, mammoth ivory and rhino horn sales in New York. This state legislation enhances federal efforts to tighten the ivory trade ban on a federal level. Under the law, this permanent ban on the sales of these products has only a
Gemfields Reports Auction Revenues of $15.5 Million
Lusaka: Gemfields plc reported auction revenues of $15.5 million, the second highest achieved at any lower quality auction, of its auction of mostly lower quality rough emerald and beryl held in Lusaka, Zambia, from August 5 to 8. Excluding the sale of 1.5 tonnes of low grade beryl, the average realized price was $3.61 per carat, a new record for
Viewing of 122.52-Ct Blue Diamond to Start Soon
Johannesburg: Petra Diamonds will shortly start the viewing process for the sale of the exceptional 122.52-carat blue diamond that it recovered in June at the Cullinan mine in South Africa. The viewing process will open on Monday, August 18, and will close on Friday, September 12, when offers from prospective buyers are to be submitted. Appointments to view the stone
WHP Jewellers Receives IAGES Accreditation
Mumbai: In India’s highly dynamic gold sector, consumers are increasingly seeking retailers who follow a strict Code of Conduct that offers transparency, trust, and sustainability across the entire gold value chain. To establish a stringent framework across the industry, the Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) established by and for the Indian gold industry,
Senco Gold Clocks Record Sales of ₹1700+ cr. for October
Mumbai: Senco Gold & Diamonds has reported the highest ever retail sales for the month of October in its 85+ year old history! Senco clocked sales of over ₹1,700 crore for the month backed by robust festive buying for Diwali and Dhanteras, registering a 56% YoY growth over October last year. Gold value for the brand went up by 60%
NDC, Dubai Jewellery Group Host ‘The Diamond Dialogue’
Dubai: Natural Diamond Council (NDC), a global not-for-profit organization collaborating the natural diamond industry and its entire value chain, hosted first-ever edition The Diamond Dialogue in partnership with Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG). The Diamond Dialogue was a thought-provoking industry roundtable that brought together leading voices from the UAE’s jewellery sector to discuss the evolving landscape of the natural diamond industry.
Platinum Love Bands Unveils New Season Collection
Mumbai: Platinum Love Bands has unveiled its new Season Collection — a tribute to the unspoken language shared between couples. Rooted in the belief that every love story has its own dialect, one the world may not understand, this collection transforms those quiet connections into something you can wear — something you can cherish for life. These aren’t just rings.
