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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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India-UK BSM 2026 kicks off in London
London: With the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) set to come into force on 15 July 2026, India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has brought together 20 leading Indian gem & jewellery manufacturers and prominent UK buyers for two days of focused business meetings at the Arsenal Executive Box, Emirates Stadium, London. The event marks another significant step
Forevermark Presents ICON Bracelet Inspired by Abhishek Shama
Mumbai: Forevermark Diamond Jewellery gifted a bespoke ICON bracelet for ace Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma, a culmination of sports, design & inspiration. The bracelet was designed in association with the cricketer and reimagines the brand’s most recognizable symbol, The North Star- as a bold, contemporary jewellery design. Set in 18 carat white gold, delicate pavé diamond links connect each ICON element, adding brilliance and refinement throughout.The continuous sequence of icons across the bracelet symbolizes excellence, consistency and enduring value, qualities that reflect
CIBJO Publishes 2nd Pre-Congress Special Report
Milan: With fewer than nine weeks to go to the opening of the 2026 CIBJO Congress in Vicenza, Italy, on September 4, 2026, the second of the pre-congress Special Reports has been released. Prepared by the CIBJO Marketing and Education Commission, headed by Jonathan Kendall, the report details the establishment of the International Fine Jewellery Academy (IFJA), one of the
The 200-Day Held: Now Comes the Test That Decides Whether the Bounce is a Reversal
Macro Snapshot: The week ending July 3 broke a five-week decline for both gold and silver. Gold posted its first weekly gain since late May and silver led the recovery with a much larger move. The trigger was a weaker-than-expected US jobs report, which reset rate-hike expectations and pushed the dollar to its largest weekly decline since April. Layered underneath
GIA India Donates Replicas of Famous Diamonds
Mumbai: GIA India is gifting replicas of famous diamonds to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaja Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS), Mumbai, for the museum’s new jewellery gallery. The replicas were presented to Mr. Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Director General of CSMVS, by Ms. Nirupa Bhatt, Managing Director of GIA India and Middle East, on Nov. 7. Also present at the ceremony was the consultant co-curator for the jewellery
Substantial Opportunities for Gold: WGC Survey
Mumbai: The World Gold Council (WGC) has launched its new consumer research report highlighting opportunities for gold for those working in both retail investment and jewellery markets. The significant piece of research, with an 18,000-strong sample, looks at a range of markets including China, India, North America, Germany and Russia, and highlights unique insights into attitudes towards and perceptions of gold;
De Beers' 9th Cycle Shows Improved Sentiments
Gaborone: De Beers said it raked in $390 million during the ninth cycle compared with $442 million, a year earlier or $297 million realised during the eighth cycle. “With signs of increasing polished price stability, Cycle 9 saw an improvement in sentiment from rough diamond buyers,” said De Beers chief executive Bruce Cleaver. “Global consumer demand for diamond jewellery at
Gemfields Brings “A Story in Every Gemstone”
Shanghai: Gemfields will be presenting “A Story in Every Gemstone” installation at Art021 Shanghai Contemporary Art Fair, at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre. The 7th edition of this highly regarded art fair will enhance its previous success and once again present a prestigious line-up of galleries and art organisations, offering the most celebrated art festival from Shanghai. Aligning with the arts
