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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Candere Unveils New Store in Navi Mumbai

Mumbai: Candere, the lifestyle jewellery brand by Kalyan Jewellers celebrated for its modern, trend-led designs, has unveiled its newest retail store in Navi Mumbai, this time in the bustling commercial hub of Vashi. Located Sector 30A, the Platinum Techno Park, this new outlet marks Candere’s 8th store in Mumbai and 79th nationwide, underscoring its commitment to accessible, stylish jewellery for

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India–UK BSM Builds Trade Momentum

London: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of India’s gem and jewellery industry, successfully organised the India–UK Gem & Jewellery Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM) in London, strengthening commercial ties between the two nations and paving the way for deeper engagement through the soon-to-be-signed India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Bringing together 26 leading Indian manufacturers from key

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Guests of Honour at Inauguration of IIJS Premiere

Mumbai: The countdown has begun for the 41st edition of IIJS Premiere, the most anticipated B2B gem & jewellery show of the year! With preparations in full swing, the show is all set to unlock new growth, new partnerships, and your biggest breakthrough to success. The show is being organized by India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) from

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GJEPC Hosted SAJEX 2025 ‘Curtain Raiser’ Event

Jeddah: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) successfully hosted the Curtain Raiser event for the Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition (SAJEX) 2025 at The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah on 6th July. The evening brought together key dignitaries and trade leaders, marking the formal launch of the much-anticipated exposition. The event was graced by Hon’ble Chief Guest Mr. Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri, Consul

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Time for Expanding Conflict Diamonds Definition: WDC

Moscow: Speaking to the full assembly of delegates during the Opening Session of the 2021 Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary, World Diamond Council (WDC) President Edward Asscher has reasserted the need for Kimberley Process members to agree to expand the conflict diamond definition in order to support long-term consumer confidence. Mr. Asscher noted that the Plenary was taking place at a

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Jewellery Sales of Rs 7,500 Crores on Dhanteras

Mumbai: Jewelers in India saw sales worth Rs 7,500 crores and around 15 tonnes of gold jewellery were sold on the Dhanteras festival. This includes an estimated sale of Rs 1,500 crore in Maharashtra, Rs 1,000 crore in Delhi, Rs 600 crore in Uttar Pradesh and Rs 2,000 crore in South India, besides other states of the country, as per

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CIBJO Releases New Retailers Reference Guide

Milan: With the 2021 Virtual CIBJO Congress nearing the end of its first week, the World Jewellery Confederation has launched a new website, which will serve as the platform of the second edition of the CIBJO Retailer’s Reference Guide, the valuable in-store resource for sales staff in retail jewellery outlets. Comprehensively updated, the Guide is being made available in interactive

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India-Thailand to Revive Bilateral G&J Trade

Mumbai: India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) hosted the 12th India Global Connect with Thailand on 28th October with an aim of exploring the untapped potential in the gem and jewellery sector. So far GJEPC had successfully organised India Global Connect e-meetings with the UK, Colombia, Switzerland, Angola, Oman, Singapore, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Hong Kong and Qatar.

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