Why Is a Widening Gulf War Lifting Oil but Sinking Gold and Silver?

Macro Snapshot: The week ending 30 October brought the kind of news that once sent buyers into gold. Reuters reported the first known successful limpet-mine strike on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz since the war began in February, and Houthi forces claimed strikes on Saudi refineries. Washington ordered non-emergency government staff out of Saudi Arabia amid reports that US strikes on Iran could resume after the 3 November midterm elections. Brent rose 13.6% over October, with the expiring

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Why Is a Widening Gulf War Lifting Oil but Sinking Gold and Silver?

Macro Snapshot: The week ending 30 October brought the kind of news that once sent buyers into gold. Reuters reported the first known successful limpet-mine strike on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz since the war began in February, and Houthi forces claimed strikes on Saudi refineries. Washington ordered non-emergency government staff out of Saudi Arabia amid reports that US strikes on Iran could resume after the 3 November midterm elections. Brent rose 13.6% over October, with the expiring

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Chinese Buyers Make Strong Comeback at JGA Hong Kong

Hong Kong: The return of Chinese buyers and increased attendance from Southeast and Central Asia-based visitors energised the show floor of the recently concluded Jewellery & Gem ASIA Hong Kong (JGA), Informa Markets Jewellery announced recently. Held from 19 to 22 June at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), Asia’s No.1 mid-year B2B jewellery sourcing fair recorded a

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Global Platinum Jewellery Market Rebounds

London: Platinum Guild International (PGI), a worldwide marketing organisation dedicated to creating, expanding and strengthening consumer and trade markets for platinum jewellery, has shared its findings from its Platinum Jewellery Business Review update for Q1 2025, highlighting strong growth across key global markets, led by a significant recovery in China. Platinum jewellery is seeing renewed global momentum, with China leading

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Tanishq Partners with GSI to Deepen Gemological Expertise

Mumbai: In a step towards enriching customer experiences with meaningful knowledge and trust, Tanishq, India’s most trusted jewellery brand from Titan Company Limited (a Tata Group company), has collaborated with Gemological Science International (GSI) to bring specialized gemological sales training to its retail and corporate teams across India. At Tanishq, jewellery has always been more than just a product; it

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Zoya-Alice Cicolini Craft Limited-Edition Capsule 

Mumbai: In a defining moment for Indian luxury jewellery, Zoya- India’s leading luxury jewellery atelier from the Tata Group—unveils a limited-edition capsule in collaboration with globally acclaimed British designer and curator Alice Cicolini, marking the first international creative partnership for an Indian luxury jewellery atelier. Born out of deep mutual admiration of Indian craft, the capsule pays homage to enamel—one

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India's G&J Exports Rise 12.82% in April-September

Mumbai: For the cumulative period of April – September 2022, the overall gross exports of gem & jewellery (G&J) witnessed a growth of 12.82% to Rs. 161545.06 crores (6.31% in dollar terms to US$ 20580.11 million) as compared to Rs. 143187.15 crores (US$ 19359.01 million) for the same period last year. With this the gem & jewellery sector has managed

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Al Cook to Succeed Bruce Cleaver as CEO of De Beers

London: De Beers Group has announced that Bruce Cleaver will be succeeded by Al Cook as CEO of De Beers Group from early next year. Bruce will become Co-Chairman of De Beers Group, alongside De Beers Group Chairman and Anglo American Chief Executive Duncan Wanblad. During more than six years as CEO of De Beers Group, Bruce has led the

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PGI Men of Platinum Launches New Campaign

Mumbai: There are a few men who show self-belief and display immense courage when faced with challenging situations. These are men who always stay true to their values no matter what. In doing so, these men of character inspire those around them. The cricket pitch too is a place that tests the character of many, including the icons we love.

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De Beers' 8th Cycle Worth $500 Mln.

Gaborone: De Beers said its eighth sight held from 19th September to 4th October witnessed rough diamond sales of $500 million, an increase of 1.62% on a year-on-year basis, but down 22% versus the preceding seventh sight of 2022. Mr. Bruce Cleaver, CEO, De Beers Group, said, “Demand for our rough diamonds during sales cycle 8 was in line with

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