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Despite Global Losses & Firmer Rupee, Indian Gold & Silver Held Their Floors
Macro Snapshot: The selling that pushed both metals lower in the week ending 25 September came from the American bond market rather than from any bullion-specific news. S&P Global’s flash survey on 23 September put its composite output index at 58.4, the strongest reading since July 2021, with services at 58.7 and manufacturing at 56.7. On the same morning, Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said further policy adjustments were likely to be needed to return inflation to target. A poorly
Despite Global Losses & Firmer Rupee, Indian Gold & Silver Held Their Floors
Macro Snapshot: The selling that pushed both metals lower in the week ending 25 September came from the American bond market rather than from any bullion-specific news. S&P Global’s flash survey on 23 September put its composite output index at 58.4, the strongest reading since July 2021, with services at 58.7 and manufacturing at 56.7. On the same morning, Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said further policy adjustments were likely to be needed to return inflation to target. A poorly
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HRD Design Awards Coming to India
Mumbai: For 40 years, the HRD Design Awards have celebrated the world’s finest jewellery design talent. Now, for the first time in its history, the awards are coming to India. Designers, jewellers, students, goldsmiths, and creative talents from around the world are invited to submit their entries and compete on a global stage. THEME “Where Earth Meets Eternity Born from the
IAGES Directory Brings Verified Partners on One Platform
Mumbai: The Accredited Partner Directory launched by the Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) in November, 2025, has gained significant momentum among consumers and gold businesses since its inception. This one-stop digital platform now hosts a growing network of over 700 IAGES partner outlets across 200 cities, allowing consumers to find verified, trusted jewellers nearest to them before
De Beers Sets out Portfolio & Organizational Actions to Support Long-Term Value Creation
London: De Beers Group is advancing delivery of its business streamlining by setting out a number of planned portfolio and organisational changes to ensurean efficient cost base that strengthens resilience in the near-term while enhancing future competitiveness and retaining optionality as industry conditions improve. Since 2024, De Beers has been streamlining its business in line with its Origins strategy to
Kering Holds 2nd “Kering Generation Award X Jewelry” Ceremony
Milan: The second edition of the Kering Generation Award X Jewelry took place on July 9, 2026, at the luxury group Kering’s headquarters in Paris during Paris Haute Couture Week. The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) is a partner of Kering in the awards, which aim to support visionary talent whose work demonstrates excellence in sustainable design and practices in jewellery-making.
De Beers Report Highlights Progress in Key Areas
London: De Beers Group today published its 2024 sustainability report, highlighting significant progress across its key focus areas of climate, livelihoods, nature and provenance. These areas were identified as the priorities for De Beers Group’s sustainability work as part of a mid-term review of the Group’s Building Forever sustainability framework initiated last year. During the course of 2024, De Beers
A Moment of Reckoning for India’s G&J Industry
Mumbai (Gems2jewellery.com Exclusive): India’s Gem and Jewellery (G&J) sector has long dazzled global markets, not just with its sparkle but with the millions of livelihoods it sustains. From the diamond polishing units of Surat to the gold jewellery workshops of Mumbai and Jaipur, this industry has been the backbone of India’s export story. But today, that glitter is under threat.
Gaston to Acquire 100% Ownership of Lucapa Diamond
Dubai: Gaston International DMCC (“Gaston”), part of Jemora Group, has announced that it has entered into a binding term sheet (the “Binding Term Sheet“) with Richard Tucker and Paul Pracilio (“Administrators”) of Lucapa Diamond Company Limited (“Lucapa”), an ASX-listed company, for a Deed of Company Arrangement (“DOCA”) contemplating the acquisition of all issued shares of Lucapa by Gaston (the “Transaction“).
16% Surge in India’s G&J Exports in July 2025
Mumbai: The Indian gem and jewellery industry is witnessing signs of revival, with July exports delivering a much-needed boost amid the lingering impact of US tariffs. A robust 15.98% growth in overall exports, a sharp rebound in cut and polished diamond exports to Hong Kong, and strong order bookings from IIJS Premiere 2025 have infused optimism ahead of the festive
