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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
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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Gemfields Showcases 36 Ct. Ruby at June 2025 Auction
London: Gemfields will offer a broader range of secondary-type material at its forthcoming mixed-quality ruby auction in June 2025. The auction will include rubies recovered from a newer section of its Mozambican mine that has not previously been represented at auction in meaningful quantities and with a notable 36-carat ruby forming part of the offering. The gems, from the newer
Arvog Opens First Gold Loan Branch in Chennai
Chennai: Arvog, a smart-tech-enabled diversified finance company that provides financial products and services, particularly focusing on digital lending for personal and gold loans, announced the launch of its first Gold Loan Branch in Chennai, marking a strategic milestone in the company’s expansion into South India. The setting up of the branch will serve as a physical touchpoint for consumers to
Aupulent Jewellery Marks Milestone in Ethical Luxury
Mumbai:: Aupulent Jewellery, India’s lab-grown diamond brand, is redefining modern luxury with a powerful blend of legacy craftsmanship and sustainable innovation. Founded in 2021 by Surya Jain, a 5th-generation jeweller with a 150-year family heritage, the brand has quickly emerged as a frontrunner in the lab-grown diamond sector—championing a future where fine jewellery is both ethical and accessible. From its inception,
Rosy Blue Foundation Launches Scholarship
Mumbai: The Rosy Blue Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Rosy Blue, a global leader in the diamond and jewellery industry, proudly announces the official launch of the Arunkumar & Ramniklal Mehta (ARRA) Scholarship, following a successful pilot phase in 2024. Established in memory of Late Shri Ramniklalbhai Rajmalbhai Mehta and Late Shri Arunkumar Ramniklalbhai Mehta, this flagship initiative aims to
Hallmark of Jewellery now Mandatory in India
New Delhi: The Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) Bill, passed by the Indian Parliament, empowers the government to make hallmarking of gold and silver mandatory and provides for jail up to two years and fine up to 10 times of the goods’ value in case of violation related to misuse of standards. The Parliament, on 8 Mar, passed a bill
DPA Announces Changes to Marketing Team
New York: The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) has announced that Sally Morrison, Managing Director of Marketing, will leave the organization in May to pursue another professional opportunity. To ensure continuity of momentum in the DPA’s US marketing activities, Michael Pace will join the organization at the end of March as Interim Managing Director of Marketing, until a permanent replacement to
Vicenzaoro Dubai from 14th April
Dubai: An unmissable event for the jewellery business community, VICENZAORO DUBAI will open up a new chapter for the industry. It is set to be the world’s most important networking platform for those involved in jewellery, gold, precious stones and diamonds. Taking place from 14 to17 April 2016 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the event is now in its
HRD Antwerp and HKIDA Sign Agreement
Antwerp: HRD Antwerp, Europe’s Leading Authority in Diamond Certification, and the Hong Kong Indian Diamond Association (HKIDA) have signed an agreement concerning an exclusive screening service using the M-Screen. During the 2016 March Hong Kong Diamond, Gem and Pearl show, HRD Antwerp and HKIDA have come to an agreement concerning an exclusive melee diamond screening service using the M-Screen, the
