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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De Beers Consolidates Leadership of Jewellery Houses

London: De Beers Group yesterday announced that Nancy Liu, CEO of De Beers Forevermark, has decided to leave the business and Céline Assimon, currently CEO of De Beers Jewellers, will expand her role to lead both jewellery houses. In her expanded capacity Céline will continue to report to Stephen Lussier, Chairman of both jewellery houses, and will shape a coordinated

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GJEPC Bestows Artisan Awards 2021

Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) concluded the 4th edition of The Artisan Awards, India’s premier jewellery design competition, on July 20 at Hotel Four Seasons in Mumbai. Designers from India and overseas participated in the competition to showcase excellence and innovation in jewellery design. The Artisan Awards celebrates the highest levels of artistry through world-class pieces exhibited by designers. The

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GJEPC Launches Its New Brand Identity

Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), India’s apex body for the Gem & Jewellery Trade in India introduced their new identity today. The vision is to position India as a unique destination for gems and jewellery. Mr. Colin Shah, Chairman, GJEPC said, “The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is a forward-thinking, all-inclusive association that believes in

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Covid Vaccination Drive for Artisans of Diamond Ind.

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) along with Gem & Jewellery National Relief Foundation (GJNRF) and World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) organised a free vaccination drive for the artisans of the diamond industry on 19th July 2021. The program was inaugurated by chief guest Mr. Vinod Ghosalkar, Chairman of Mumbai Building Repair and Reconstruction Board; Mr. Sanjay Kothari,

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Empower Africa to Host 9th Peace Diamond Trade Mission

Freetown (Sierra Leone): Empower Africa will welcome an international delegation of diamond and jewelry professionals to Sierra Leone for the 9th Peace Diamond Trade Mission, October 11–16, 2026, reconnecting the global diamond industry with the people and communities at the source of the natural diamond supply chain. The six-day mission will bring together diamantaires,manufacturers, retailers, designers, traders, mining professionals, investors,

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Belgian PM Visited Bharat Diamond Diamond Bourse

Mumbai: Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), on behalf of the entire Indian diamond industry, was honoured to welcome H.E. Mr. Bart De Wever, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium and his official delegation on their visit to the Bourse at BKC, Mumbai, yesterday. It marked a historic new milestone in the over 100-year partnership between the diamond industries of the

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IIJS Bharat Premiere-the Show that Broke all Records

Mumbai: 42nd edition of IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Counci (GJEPC), concluded in Mumbai on 10th August, the strongest B2B edition in the show’s 25year history. The numbers tell all. Spanning 135,000 sq. metres across the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) and the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), the show hosted 2,100+ exhibitors across

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IIM Ahmedabad & GJC Continue Landmark Collaboration

Ahmedabad:  All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex body of India’s gems and jewellery sector, is building on the resounding success of last year’s inaugural edition by advancing its landmark collaboration with IIM Ahmedabad through GemLead Focus — an exclusive executive masterclass designed to redefine leadership, excellence, and advanced development for the industry. This year’s programme, held from 31st August to 3rd September 2026 at

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