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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Global LGD Output to Touch 19.2 mln. Carats by 2030

Mumbai: India is set to become a major hub for production as well as processing of laboratory-grown diamonds (LGDs). Thanks to technological breakthroughs, cost-efficient production of gem-quality stones and growing consumer awareness of synthetic diamonds, India’s LGD output is estimated to have reached 1.5 million carats in 2020, according to a report by consulting firm Bain & Co. India accounts

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Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd. IPO to Open on 16th March

Mumbai: Kalyan Jewellers India Limited, one of the largest jewellery companies in India based on revenue as of March 31, 2020, according to the Technopak Report, will open the initial public offer of equity shares of face value of ₹10 each on March 16, 2021. The Offer will close on March 18, 2021. The Price Band of the Offer has been fixed at ₹86 to ₹87 per Equity

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CIBJO Launches New Informational Website

Milan: CIBJO has launched a new informational website, called “What is a Diamond?” Its purpose is to inform consumers and members of the jewellery and gemstone industry about the precise terminology that should be used to describe both natural diamonds and man-made diamonds. Located on the web at www.whatisadiamond.org, the new website is an initiative of CIBJO’s Diamond Commission, and

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De Beers Extends Global Partnership with UN Women

Gaborone: In celebration of International Women’s Day, De Beers Group is pleased to announce it has extended its global partnership with UN Women for a further five years. Joining the newly-formed HeForShe Alliance, De Beers Group commits to increasing the representation of women in technical and leadership roles within its business, as it works towards achieving gender parity across its

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IAGES Expands Network with 50+Accredited Partners

Mumbai: The Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) established by and for the Indian gold industry has achieved the 50 accredited members milestone, reshaping the gold sector to become more consumer-friendly and future-ready. Some of India’s leading gold retailers like Senco Gold & Diamonds, PN Gadgil Jewellers, Kalamandir Jewellers and Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers

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Karnataka Minister Invited as Chief Guest at IIJS Bharat Tritiya

Bengaluru: Mr. M.B. Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Large & Medium Industries, Government of Karnataka, has been invited as Chief Guest for IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026. The show is scheduled from 21 to 23 March 2026 in Bengaluru at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). The invitation was extended by Mr. Nirav Bhansali, Co-Convener – National Exhibitions, GJEPC. The meeting was

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Congolese Diamonds Tender Gets 40% Higher Sales

Antwerp: From 16 to 20 February, the Congolese diamond company SACIM SARL organised a particularly successful diamond tender in Antwerp. More than 288,000 carats of rough Congolese diamonds were sold at prices that were on average over 40% higher than those achieved in other, competing diamond trading centres. The result once again underlines Antwerp’s unique position as an international hub for rough diamond trading

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GJEPC Hosted IIJS Bharat Retailer Connect Session

New Delhi: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) successfully hosted the IIJS Bharat Retailer Connect session at the PHD Chamber of Commerce, Delhi, on 19th Feb 2026, in association with the Maliwara Jewellers Association, Delhi Jewellers Association, Greater Kailash Jewellers Association and East Delhi Jewellers Association. Mr. Antarpal Singh Sawhney, Regional Chairman–North, inaugurated the seminar, which saw participation

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