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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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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
Australia to Withdraw Candidacy for KP Vice Chair
Luanda: In a surprise move, Australia will shortly confirm its withdrawal from the race for the vice chair of the Kimberley Process (KP), having expressed its intention to do so during the final day of the intercessional meeting in Luanda on Friday. When the KP meeting began on June 22, it was reported that both Australia and their rival for
Ban on CAR Diamonds Partially Lifted
Luanda: Radio France International reports that at the intersessional meeting of the Kimberley Process in Luanda, the organization that regulates the diamond trade, the decision was made on Friday 26 to partially lift the embargo on the Central African Republic for two years. The diamonds mined in the “green zone”, that is to say in the west of the country,
Andrew Bone to Head Responsible Jewellery Council
New York: Longtime De Beers executive Andrew Bone will take over the role of executive director of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), according to JCK. A three-decade veteran of De Beers, Bone served as the company’s global head of government and industry relations and also served as vice president of the World Diamond Council. The appointment marks something of a
IDE Selects New Biometric ID Security System
Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) has chosen FST Biometrics to provide a biometric identification security system for its new polishing house. FST’s system is a combination of facial recognition and body behavior biometric analysis. The system is a non-invasive and highly secure system, providing hands-free entry for staff and visitors. The system was chosen after a rigorous trial
