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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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49th IGJA Function Held Successfully by GJEPC
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organized the 49th edition of the India Gem & Jewellery Awards (IGJA) in Mumbai. The Chief Guest Mr. Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister for Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution & Textiles, Government of India, felicitated 27 top Gem & Jewellery exporters during the award ceremony. The 49th edition
Akshaya Tritiya: Jewellers Expect Pick up in Sales
Mumbai: The recent softening of the gold price has supported demand for the yellow metal on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya and jewellers have been witnessing steady footfalls since morning. Mr. Saiyam Mehra the Chairman of All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) said, “The 2023 Akshaya Tritiya was exceptional for jewellery retailers and consumers. Despite high prices,
NDC Report Clears Misconceptions about Diamonds
Mumbai: Natural Diamond Council (NDC), the authoritative resource on natural diamonds, has released its 2023 analytical report entitled, Diamond Facts: Addressing myths and misconceptions about the diamond industry. Through this report, the NDC has set out to address misinformation about both natural diamonds and their synthetic counterparts. “In an age where consumers are more inquisitive and enlightened than ever, they
Celebrate this Akshay Tritiya with Platinum Jewellery
Mumbai: Akshay Tritiya, also known as “Akha Teej”, is a highly revered and auspicious festival celebrated throughout India. This year, the festival is slated to be celebrated on April 22nd, 2023. Akshaya Tritiya, observed on the third day of the Shukla Paksha of the Indian month of Vaisakh, signifies new beginnings and fresh opportunities. The festival is synonymous with wealth,
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
