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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AWDC Welcomes Postponement of Mandatory Traceability

Antwerp: Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), the industry organization representing the interests of Belgian diamond companies, has welcomed the provisions of the 16th sanctions package against Russia, announced recently by the G7. AWDC considers the postponement of the deadline for the mandatory implementation of a traceability mechanism for diamonds to January 1, 2026, an important signal, as it grants diamond

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Argyle Pink Diamonds Partners with West Australian Ballet

Mumbai: Argyle Pink Diamonds has forged a collaboration with the West Australian Ballet, Australia’s oldest ballet company, to establish the Rare Gem partnership. This initiative will fund a 12-month scholarship within the prestigious Young Artists Program, providing emerging ballet dancers with invaluable stage experience, mentorship, and preparation for a professional career. Lauren Major, Executive Director of West Australian Ballet, expressed

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Gemfields Held Auction of Unsold High Quality Emeralds

London: Gemfields has generated $4.8-million in revenue from a mini auction, held from February 19 to 21, of previously unsold higher-quality emeralds. The Gemstone miner says 10 of the 13 lots on offer were sold, with 45 864 ct sold out of the 59 192 ct on offer. An average sales price of $105.49/ct was achieved. Gemfields product and sales MD Adrian Banks said

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India Takes Centre Stage as Partner at INHORGENTA

Munich: India proudly takes centre stage as the role of official partner country at INHORGENTA 2025, marking a pivotal moment in the global gem and jewellery industry. The show, INHORGENTA 2025, was inaugurated at the India Pavilion recently by Mr. Shatrughna Sinha, IFS, Consul General of India, Munich; Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC; Mr. Stefan Rummel, CEO of Messe München;

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IGJS Kickstarted in Dubai

Dubai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) successfully kickstarted the International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) 2021 in Dubai yesterday at the Grand Hyatt. It is the first ever gem and jewellery physical event hosted internationally, since the onset of pandemic. The show was inaugurated by His Excellency Pavan Kapoor, Ambassador of India to UAE along with Mr.

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CIBJO Describes Jewellery Ind.’s Role as a Catalyst

Milan: CIBJO President Gaetano Cavalieri has described to an audience of business and industry leaders meeting in the Italian capital of Rome, as well as online, the current and potential role of the jewellery industry as a catalyst for the fulfilment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He was participating in the Sustainable Development Festival (Festival dello Sviluppo Sostenibile), organised

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IIGJ Mumbai Holds Glimpz 2021 Exhibition

Mumbai: Glimpz, the annual jewellery exhibition by graduating students of the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) Mumbai, was inaugurated on 25th September 2021 at the Andheri campus. The theme of Glimpz 21 was “India…Enticing Land of Wonders”, based on the unique crafts and architecture exclusive to each Indian state and its ethos, the institute said. Each design undergoes

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Kiara Advani is Brand Ambassador of Senco Gold

Kolkata: Senco Gold & Diamonds, one of India’s largest jewellery retail chains has signed Bollywood actress Kiara Advani as their brand ambassador. She will be promoting entire gold jewellery range of the brand. Senco Gold & Diamonds also unveiled their new campaign titled ‘Now is the time’ featuring Kiara. Kiara Advani, who has joined the likes of Vidya Balan, Deepika

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