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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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Platinum Jewellery Shines in Emmy Awards
Mumbai: Platinum jewellery was prevalent at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, as Hollywood’s fashionable television stars adorned themselves in a spectacular array of designs set in the precious metal. Platinum, the naturally white setting that truly enhances the brilliance of diamonds and colored gemstones, perfectly complemented the dazzling couture gowns. The most prominent platinum jewellery trends tonight were timeless ear studs
De Beers Drastically Slashes Diamond Prices
London: Diamond giant De Beers slashed the price of its precious solitaires amid plunging sales as bargain-hunting fiancées increasingly opt for cheaper labgrown gems, according to Bloomberg. Among De Beers’ larger stones, one category of mined diamonds had its price slashed by as much as 25%. The category, called “select makeables,” include big rocks between two and four carats that can
CIBJO’s Seminars at January Vicenzaoro
Milan: CIBJO’s popular Jewellery Industry Voices webinar and seminar series will kick off its fifth season at the VICENZAORO show in Vicenza, Italy, with seven hybrid seminars – in person at the Fiera di Vicenza exposition centre, and simultaneously live streamed. They will take place over two days, on Saturday, January 20, 2024, and Sunday, January 21, 2024. The event
Cleaver Quitting from all Roles of De Beers
Gaborone: Bruce Cleaver is stepping down from his remaining roles with De Beers, after quitting as CEO last February. He will no longer serve as co-chairman of the De Beers’ board of directors and is resigning from the board of Element Six, its lab grown company. “The focus of Bruce’s role on these boards was to enable a smooth transition
Laguna Blu Diamond Sells for $25m
Geneva: The ultra-rare 11.16-carat pear-shaped Bulgari Laguna Blu – certified as the highest grade blue diamond ever by the GIA – was auctioned for just over $25m at Sotheby’s Geneva on Tuesday. It became the most valuable gem ever to be sold by Bulgari, after a four-minute bidding war between three parties on the phone and one in the showroom.
CIBJO Pays Tribute to Harry Levy
Milan: The World Jewellery Confederation pays tribute to Harry Levy, who passed away in London on May 15, 2023, at age 83. During his long and important career he held a variety of roles in CIBJO, as well as in other industry bodies, both in the United Kingdom and internationally. The quintessential Englishman, Harry actually was born Hanukkah Levy in
GJNRF Honoured with CFBP Jamnalal Bajaj Award
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery National Relief Foundation (GJNRF), backed by prominent industry bodies, including GJEPC, was bestowed with the esteemed Jamnalal Bajaj Uchit Vyavahar Puraskar for a Charitable Association by the Council for Fair Business Practices (CFBP) at its 35th Awards Ceremony held in Mumbai on 16th May. GJNRF was recognised for its for its ethically driven philanthropy and
Feriel Zerouki is New President of WDC
Antwerp: Feriel Zerouki, a prominent advocate for advancing standards in the diamond industry, has taken the helm as the new President of the World Diamond Council (WDC). With an impressive track record spanning nearly two decades, Zerouki brings extensive experience and a vision for driving progress in the diamond industry. Zerouki’s appointment as WDC President was announced during a meeting
