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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GJEPC Urges Simpler Path to Gold Monetization

Mumbai: India’s gold monetization efforts must focus on simplicity, trust and convenience if the country is to unlock the vast stock of idle household gold, said Khushboo Ranawat, Regional Chairperson – West, and Member – National Exhibitions, GJEPC, during a panel discussion at the ‘India’s Gold Revolution: Monetization, Tokenization & Financial Transformation’ seminar organized by the Bombay Chamber of Commerce &

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GJEPC Hosts U.S. Senators, State Lawmakers for Industry Dialogue

Mumbai: Against the backdrop of deepening India-U.S. trade ties, GJEPC hosted a delegation of U.S. senators, state legislators and National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) officials at its Mumbai headquarters on 22nd June to provide an overview of India’s gem and jewellery industry and discuss key sectoral trends. The delegation comprised Wayne Harper, President Emeritus and President Pro Tempore, National Conference

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Jewellery Crafts Design Competition at IIJS Bharat-Premiere 2026

Mumbai: IIJS Bharat – Premiere 2026 invites you to participate in the “Jewellery Crafts Design Competition”, presented under this year’s Brilliant Bharat – “Music of India” theme. For the 42nd edition of IIJS Bharat – Premiere, exhibitors are encouraged to create jewellery inspired by India’s rich and diverse musical heritage. From classical ragas, folk traditions, devotional music, and regional instruments

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PGI (India) Strengthens its Consumer Visibility

Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India has announced a focused hyperlocal activation programme ahead of the upcoming wedding season, aimed at strengthening consideration for platinum jewellery across key markets. The programme will run from mid-June to mid-July 2026. Designed to deliver high reach and frequency across premium catchments, the initiative aims to increase visibility for platinum jewellery closer to key

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CIBJO Releases Responsible Sourcing Special Report

Milan: With fewer than nine weeks to go to the opening of the 2019 CIBJO Congress in Manama, Bahrain, on November 18, 2019, the second of the CIBJO commissions’ Special Reports has been released. Prepared by the CIBJO Responsible Sourcing Commission, headed by Philip Olden, the report provides an overview of the first Responsible Sourcing Blue Book, which was approved in January of

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GJEPC Welcomes Exports Incentives by Government

Mumbai: Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council, the apex body of the industry in India has been representing G & J Sector Policy concerns and issues to the Govt. with an objective to give impetus to exports from the country. In a recently held Board of Trade meeting on 12th September, GJEPC Chairman Mr. Pramod Agrawal had urged several key policy recommendations to

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India Design Gallery at Hong Kong Jewellery Show

Mumbai: The leading jewellery event in Asia Pacific, Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair 2019 will witness India Pavilion organized by Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). This year, 99 gem and jewellery exporters participating at the “India Pavilion” will be showcasing a wide variety of trendy, unique and innovative jewellery made especially for the Asian market. The India Pavilion is located at Hall 11

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Rio Tinto Showcases Finest Pink&Red Diamonds in Asia

Singapore: Rio Tinto’s iconic Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender is being showcased in Singapore to connoisseurs and collectors from across Asia. Headlining the 2019 collection of 64 pink and red diamonds is Lot 1: Argyle Enigma™,1.75 carat modified radiant Fancy Red diamond. With an unrivalled potency of colour The Argyle Enigma™ is one of three Fancy red diamonds in the collection

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