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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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Platinum Evara Celebrates Strong & Compassionate Women
Mumbai: The devastating second wave of the pandemic had far-reaching effects across various sections and strata of the society. During these times, it was the women who led from the front and became the fulcrum around which families and communities held together. Right from world leaders and front-line workers to home makers and salaried professionals, women from various walks of life became the
Positive Trajectory for all Fancy Color Diamonds
New York: Blue and pink diamonds outperformed yellows in terms of price during the second quarter, according to the latest Fancy Color Diamond Index (FCDI) from the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF). The index, which is based on pricing details collected for blue, pink, and yellow diamonds traded in Hong Kong, New York, and Tel Aviv, reveals a 0.3 per cent uptick
Industry Leaders Meet Union Minister over Hallmarking
New Delhi: A delegation team led by UP Sarafa Association along with GJC met Union Minister Mr. Rajnath Singh (also senior BJP leader and member of Parliament from Lucknow) on the mandatory hallmarking issue. Mr. Singh patiently heard the concerns and issues highlighted on mandatory hallmarking for jewellery by the delegation. He then called Hon. Union Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal and advised him to
IIJS PREMIERE Officially Launched in Bangalore
Mumbai: The 37th edition of India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Premiere was officially launched in Bengaluru by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) amidst leading jewellers and trade associations at Ritz Carlton on 29th July. IJS Premiere 2021 is Asia’s one of the leading Gem & Jewellery trade Exhibition organised in Mumbai each year. With Covid 19 restrictions, the show will be organised at the Bangalore International Exhibition
India’s G&J Exports Stood at US$ 4.27 Bln in April–May 2026
Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery exports stood at US$ 4.27 billion (Rs. 40,398.97 crore) during April–May 2026 as compared to US$ 4.55 billion (Rs. 38,848.42 crore) during the corresponding period of the previous year. While overall exports declined by 6.03% in dollar terms, they registered a growth of 3.99% in rupee terms. The figures are provided by India’s Gem &
Fraudulent Filling of Fissures in Emeralds
Basel: Based on a number of recent cases, the Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF is issuing a trade alert concerning a fraudulent practice that has resurfaced in the emerald market. It concerns the filling of fissures in stones after they have been tested, with the emerald stone being offered for sale along with the earlier report that indicated little or no
Global Jewellery Industry Meets at IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026
Mumbai: Over 2,700+ international visitors from 80+ countries & 50,000+ trade visitors are set to converge in Mumbai for the most anticipated gathering of the global jewellery industry. Among them is Suzan Von Zahn of SVZ Jewellery, South Africa, who shares her excitement about attending IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 and exploring the exceptional craftsmanship and business opportunities the show has
A Golden Milestone in India–Oman Trade Relations
Kolkata: Marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral trade ties, the first gold jewellery export shipment from Kolkata to Oman was successfully dispatched under the India–Oman CEPA framework. India’s gems & jewellery exports to Oman currently stand at -USD 35 million, including ~USD 10 million in gold jewellery. Exports could reach nearly USD 150 million over the next three years.
